Fencing for Above Ground Pool

by Delilah
(Archdale, NC)

I have a 24ft. round above ground pool, the city informed me I have to fence it in or take it down. How much fence would I need to do this? It has to be 4ft. high and no spaces more than 4in. wide, and a self closing gate.


Hi Delilah. The fencing on this page will usually pass city codes, Safety Fence. It attaches directly to the pool making it more than four foot high. This would probably be less expensive than chain link fence.

For the chain link fence, or pool fence, you will probably want to hire a contractor. Both types of fence are sold at any Home Depot if you wanted to do it yourself.

The amount of fence you need would depend on several factors. Many times the fence will just be one or two straight lengths. Meaning if you pool is in a corner up against a side fence and a back fence then you are just going to need two more lengths to finish the enclosure. If you have nothing to work off of then you will need four sections to make a big square, or possibly a circle shape to match the pool. If you go with a circle then you will need to know how much room you want between the pool and the fence.

There are many things to consider with a pool fence and if you are not sure getting estimates and ideas from different contractors is probably the best thing.