We build pool barriers for homes in Billings and nearby towns. Plan the fence with the pool, because the building inspector checks the barrier before the pool is approved.
A pool in Billings needs a barrier around it, and the building inspector checks that barrier before the pool is approved. The details that inspectors look at are the height, the gap under the fence, the spacing between pickets, anything that could be used to climb, and the gate. Gates have to close and latch on their own. We build to the requirements your permit lists, so send us the pool permit paperwork or the inspector's notes with your request.
The swimming season here is short and the winter is long, so material choice matters. Powder-coated aluminum is the most common pool fence we install. It does not rust, it keeps the view open, and it handles freeze and thaw without attention. Vinyl works where you want privacy from the neighbors. Chain link with small mesh is the budget option. Gate springs and latches stiffen in the cold and should be tested each spring before the cover comes off.
Plan the fence at the same time as the pool. The excavator needs a way into the yard, so we leave that section open until the heavy equipment is gone, then close it. If part of the barrier will be an existing yard fence, have us look at it first. Older fences often fail on gate hardware or on gaps at the bottom where the clay has settled, and those are cheaper to fix before the inspection than after.
Pool fences in Billings: common questions
Can my existing back yard fence count as the pool barrier?
It can if it meets the barrier requirements on every side, including the gates. The building department decides that, not us. We can check the fence against the inspector's list and quote the changes, which are usually gate hardware, gaps at the bottom or a low section.
Does an above-ground pool or a hot tub need a fence in Billings?
That depends on the depth of the water, the height of the pool wall and whether a hot tub has a locking cover. Ask the City of Billings Building Division, or your county office outside the city, how the rule applies to your setup. We build whatever barrier they require.
Which pool fence holds up best in Montana weather?
Aluminum needs the least care. It will not rust or rot, and hail rarely does more than mark the finish. Vinyl gives privacy but can crack if it is hit hard in deep cold. Whatever the material, the posts and the gate hardware decide how long it keeps passing inspection.
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.