We build pool barriers for in-ground and above-ground pools around Springfield. Bring us in while the pool is being planned. The barrier is inspected, and the exact figures come from the building department for your address.
A pool fence is a safety barrier, and it is inspected as one. We build pool enclosures in Springfield and nearby towns in aluminum, vinyl and chain link, with gates that close and latch on their own. Plan the fence when you plan the pool, because the barrier normally has to be complete before the pool is approved for use.
The model pool codes that Illinois cities commonly adopt call for a barrier at least 48 inches high, small limits on gaps between pickets and under the fence, and gates that swing away from the pool. Illinois has no single statewide rule for private home pools, so the numbers come from the building department for your address. We build to what that office gives in writing.
Springfield's own zoning ordinance still applies on top of the pool rules: 6 feet is the most a residential fence can be, and private pools belong in the rear yard. Before we finish, we walk the outside of the barrier looking for anything a child could climb, such as an air conditioner, a wood pile or a low wall near the fence.
Pool fences in Springfield: common questions
Does an above-ground pool need a fence?
It depends on the wall height and on your local code. In many places the pool wall can count as the barrier if the ladder locks or lifts away. Ask the building department before the pool goes up.
Can my existing yard fence serve as the pool barrier?
Sometimes. It has to meet the pool rules all the way around, including height, gaps and gates. Older fences most often fail on gates that do not close and latch by themselves.
What pool fence material holds up best?
Powder-coated aluminum. It is not harmed by pool chemicals or humid summers, and it keeps the pool in view from the house.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.