Your Local Melrose Fence Contractor
Melrose is an unincorporated Victorian-era village on Lake Santa Fe, roughly 17 to 19 miles east of Gainesville along State Road 26. It's a genuinely unusual place from a permitting standpoint — Alachua, Putnam, Clay, and Bradford counties each hold jurisdiction over different parts of the community, so before we finalize any project we confirm exactly which county's rules apply to your specific address.
Wood picket and privacy fencing tend to be the best fit for Melrose's historic character, complementing the Victorian-era homes in the Melrose Historic District near Trinity Episcopal Church rather than standing out against it. Away from the village core, toward Lake Santa Fe and out along SR-26 and SR-21, lots run larger and more rural.
Because Melrose sits directly on Lake Santa Fe, a good share of our work here involves lakefront or near-lake properties, and we factor in setback and drainage considerations specific to that location before installing.
Fence Services We Offer in Melrose
- Wood picket & privacy fences — fits Melrose's Victorian character
- Vinyl & PVC fences — low-maintenance option
- Aluminum & ornamental fences — lakefront & pool-code fencing
- Fence repair & replacement — save what's still sound
- Gate installation — manual or automated
◆ Melrose at a Glance
Melrose sits at the intersection of State Road 26 and State Road 21, about 17–19 miles east of Gainesville and roughly 7 miles south of Keystone Heights.
The Melrose Historic District covers about 1,250 acres and includes Trinity Episcopal Church; the community sits directly on Lake Santa Fe, a popular spot for fishing and boating.
Melrose is one of the only communities in Florida where four separate counties — Alachua, Putnam, Clay, and Bradford — all hold jurisdiction over different parts of the same small town.
Why Melrose Homeowners Choose Us
- Multi-county permitting awareness — we confirm the right jurisdiction every time
- Historic character in mind — styles that fit Melrose's Victorian architecture
- Insured for every Melrose project
- Honest pricing — the number we quote is the number you pay
From the historic village core to lakefront properties on Santa Fe, we design fencing that fits Melrose rather than a generic subdivision template.
Ready to start? Request your free Melrose fence quote or call us today. We also serve nearby Hawthorne and the rest of Alachua County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Melrose is unusual in that Alachua, Putnam, Clay, and Bradford counties each have jurisdiction over different parts of the community, so we always confirm exactly which county's permitting rules apply to your specific address before starting.
Wood picket and privacy fencing tend to complement Melrose's historic Victorian-era homes and the Melrose Historic District better than more modern vinyl or aluminum styles, though the final choice is always yours.
Yes, we regularly work on lakefront and near-lake properties around Melrose and account for any setback or drainage considerations specific to that location before installing.
Most Melrose projects run $2,200 to $8,500 depending on material, lot size, and which county's permitting applies, with wood picket and privacy fencing being the most common request.
It's a mix — the historic village core near Trinity Episcopal Church has smaller, closely spaced lots, while the surrounding area toward Lake Santa Fe and out along SR-26 and SR-21 tends to be larger and more rural.
Yes, several Melrose-area properties border wooded or undeveloped land, and we can factor wildlife considerations like height and mesh spacing into your design if that's a priority.
Yes, we carry general liability insurance for every project regardless of which county jurisdiction applies to your specific Melrose address.
Melrose sits roughly 17 to 19 miles east of Gainesville along State Road 26, and it gets the same scheduling and response time as anywhere else in our service area.
A standard residential fence usually takes one to three days once materials are on-site, though larger lakefront or rural lots can take longer.
Call us or fill out the online form. We'll confirm which county's rules apply to your address, walk the property, and follow up with a written estimate.