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Serving Homewood Since 1994

Electric Dog Fence Installation in Homewood, AL

Built for the walkable blocks of Edgewood, the historic streets of Hollywood, and every close-in Homewood neighborhood between. Small lots and short setbacks call for a different plan than a five-acre yard, and it's a plan that keeps the street looking exactly the way it does today. Locally owned and operated for over 32 years.

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Why Homewood Homeowners Choose an Electric Dog Fence

Homewood is one of the most walkable communities in the Birmingham metro, with small in-town lots, sidewalks running right up to the property line, and nearly a century of mature tree canopy. A boundary that doesn't take up any of that space is exactly the point.

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Built for small, walkable lots

Homewood's in-town lots don't leave room for a visible fence and a usable yard both. We fit the boundary onto tight lots and short setbacks without eating into the space you actually use.

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Nothing new for the historic district to review

Hollywood is a National Register historic district, and Rosedale and Edgewood carry their own architectural character. A hidden fence means there's usually no new visible structure to submit for review in the first place.

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Comfortable with mature canopy trees

Homewood's tree canopy has been growing since the 1920s. We route around established root systems rather than trenching straight through them.

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Close enough to matter

Our Riverchase office is a short drive from Homewood via Highway 31 or I-65, so service calls don't sit on a long queue.

Fast, no-cost estimates

Most Homewood estimates are handled remotely using satellite and aerial imagery of your property. No waiting on a scheduled visit. Prefer someone on-site? Just ask.

Already have a system?

We service and repair existing electric dog fences regardless of who installed them, common in Homewood's older homes with a system from a previous owner.

Neighborhoods We Serve

Edgewood to Hollywood, and Everywhere Between

EDGEWOOD Hollywood Rosedale West Homewood Mayfair Grove Park Oak Grove Edgemont Park Lakeshore 400+ HOMEWOOD FAMILIES SERVED STYLIZED SERVICE AREA · NOT TO SCALE
yellow lab puppy standing near a white picket fence in a Homewood yard Pet Stop branded service vans parked in front of a large brick home
Hollywood
Rosedale
West Homewood
Mayfair
Grove Park
Lakeshore
Oak Grove
Edgemont Park
Common Questions

Homewood Dog Fence FAQ

The questions we hear most from homeowners in Homewood's walkable, close-in neighborhoods.

Yes. Small lots and short setbacks are the norm in Homewood, and that's exactly where a hidden boundary earns its keep. We plan from satellite and aerial imagery, so most estimates don't need an in-person visit, and the wire is set to fit your actual lot rather than a generic yard size.
In most cases, no. Because there's no new visible structure going up, there's typically nothing to submit for review to the historic commission. If your specific property has a covenant or review requirement that addresses pet containment, let us know before your estimate and we'll plan around it.
Where soil allows, wire is buried a few inches deep along the perimeter. Around mature trees or exposed roots common in Homewood's century-old canopy, we hand-bury or route around rather than trenching straight through.
Yes. Homewood's housing turns over often enough that plenty of homes already have a system from a previous owner or an earlier installer. We troubleshoot, repair, and reprogram existing systems regardless of who originally installed them, and can upgrade the collar or transmitter without re-running the boundary wire if it's still intact.
Most residential installations are completed in a single day, including wire burial, transmitter setup, and initial collar fitting. Homewood's smaller lots often mean a quicker job than a larger acreage property, but we'll give you a realistic estimate up front.
The transmitter loses signal without power, which means the boundary stops working until power is restored. We offer a battery backup option for the transmitter for homes that lose power often, and can talk through whether it makes sense for your setup during your estimate.
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