--- title: "Fence & Gate Blog | Portillo Fences and Gates" description: "Guides and advice on fence and gate installation, materials, permits, and maintenance for homeowners across the Hudson Valley and Westchester from Portillo Fences and Gates." url: "https://portillo-fences.com/blog/" lang: "en" image: "https://portillo-fences.com/images/vinyl-fencing/Bright-White-Vinyl-Fence-UV-Resistant-Color-Retention-Sunny-Day.jpg" --- ![Vinyl fence installed by Portillo Fences and Gates](https://portillo-fences.com/images/vinyl-fencing/Bright-White-Vinyl-Fence-UV-Resistant-Color-Retention-Sunny-Day.jpg) Guides & Advice # Fence and Gate Blog Practical guides on fence and gate installation, materials, permits, and maintenance for homeowners across the Hudson Valley and Westchester. [Get a Free Estimate](https://portillo-fences.com/contact-us/) [(845) 282-3336](tel:+18452823336) - [Why Your Automatic Gate Stopped Working](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/why-your-gate-stopped-working/) October 1, 2026 ## [Why Your Automatic Gate Stopped Working](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/why-your-gate-stopped-working/) The order manufacturers list for checking a dead or stalled gate operator: power, safety inputs, gate hardware, water and surge, and what a homeowner may do. - Gate Repair - Automatic Gates - Troubleshooting [Read the full guide: Why Your Automatic Gate Stopped Working](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/why-your-gate-stopped-working/) - [Wood Fencing in Brewster, NY: Height Limits, Permits and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/wood-fencing-brewster-ny/) October 1, 2026 ## [Wood Fencing in Brewster, NY: Height Limits, Permits and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/wood-fencing-brewster-ny/) Wood fence rules in Brewster, NY: village and Town of Southeast height limits, permit fees, rock under the posts, post treatment and published cedar prices. - Wood Fencing - Brewster NY - Fence Permits [Read the full guide: Wood Fencing in Brewster, NY: Height Limits, Permits and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/wood-fencing-brewster-ny/) - [Fence Material Prices: What Wholesale and Retail Show](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/wholesale-fence-pricing/) September 29, 2026 ## [Fence Material Prices: What Wholesale and Retail Show](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/wholesale-fence-pricing/) Published panel, post, gate kit and chain link prices, the 15% contractor discount, New York sales tax on materials, and what warranties require. - Fence Materials - Fence Cost - Contractor Pricing [Read the full guide: Fence Material Prices: What Wholesale and Retail Show](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/wholesale-fence-pricing/) - [When to Install a Fence in the Hudson Valley](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/when-to-install-a-fence-hudson-valley/) September 27, 2026 ## [When to Install a Fence in the Hudson Valley](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/when-to-install-a-fence-hudson-valley/) What sets a fence install date in the Hudson Valley: frost depth, utility markouts, permit review, cold-weather concrete and how long before a gate is hung. - Fence Installation - Seasonal Timing - Hudson Valley [Read the full guide: When to Install a Fence in the Hudson Valley](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/when-to-install-a-fence-hudson-valley/) - [Stone Walls in Brewster, NY: Permits, Wetland Rules and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/stone-walls-brewster-ny/) September 26, 2026 ## [Stone Walls in Brewster, NY: Permits, Wetland Rules and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/stone-walls-brewster-ny/) Which office permits a Brewster stone wall, when repair is exempt, plus retaining wall limits, wetland buffers and installed prices in the Hudson Valley. - Stone Walls - Brewster NY - Retaining Walls [Read the full guide: Stone Walls in Brewster, NY: Permits, Wetland Rules and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/stone-walls-brewster-ny/) - [Westchester County Fence Permits by Municipality](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/westchester-fence-permits-by-town/) September 25, 2026 ## [Westchester County Fence Permits by Municipality](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/westchester-fence-permits-by-town/) Fence permit rules, height limits and fees in White Plains, Yonkers, Peekskill, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Tarrytown and Port Chester, Westchester County. - Fence Permits - Westchester County - Municipal Codes [Read the full guide: Westchester County Fence Permits by Municipality](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/westchester-fence-permits-by-town/) - [Vinyl vs Wood Fence Over 20 Years](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/vinyl-vs-wood-fence-20-years/) September 23, 2026 ## [Vinyl vs Wood Fence Over 20 Years](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/vinyl-vs-wood-fence-20-years/) Vinyl and wood fence prices in Westchester and Dutchess, expected life, upkeep, warranties and winter damage, and what to ask for to price 20 years. - Vinyl Fencing - Wood Fencing - Fence Cost [Read the full guide: Vinyl vs Wood Fence Over 20 Years](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/vinyl-vs-wood-fence-20-years/) - [Residential Fencing in Brewster, NY: Height Limits, Permits and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/residential-fencing-brewster-ny/) September 22, 2026 ## [Residential Fencing in Brewster, NY: Height Limits, Permits and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/residential-fencing-brewster-ny/) Brewster village allows 4 feet in front and 6 feet in back; the Town of Southeast allows 3 feet on a lot line. Permits, contractor rules and installed prices. - Residential Fencing - Brewster NY - Fence Permits [Read the full guide: Residential Fencing in Brewster, NY: Height Limits, Permits and Cost](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/residential-fencing-brewster-ny/) ## Have a fence or gate project in mind? Get a free estimate from a licensed, insured local team that handles the whole job, from permits to the final gate. [Get a Free Estimate](https://portillo-fences.com/contact-us/)[Call (845) 282-3336](tel:+18452823336)