6-foot wood privacy
Six-foot vertical shadowbox construction using treated lumber. Heartwood states that prefabricated fence panels are not permitted.
Listed preferred contractor · March 2026
HEARTWOOD AT RICHMOND HILL
Heartwood fences planned around the current community standards.
Heartwood’s official March 2026 fence guide names Owens Contracting as a preferred fence contractor and lists our current phone number, (912) 800-5877. Owens is based in Richmond Hill and experienced with Heartwood’s lot-specific fence requirements.
Preferred ContractorNamed in Heartwood’s official March 2026 guide
Stick-Built WoodMatches the no-prefabricated-panel requirement
Richmond Hill BasedLocal planning, installation, and follow-up
WHY OWENS FOR HEARTWOOD
The rules are detailed. Your fence plan should be too.
The March 2026 guide addresses material, style, stain color, height, grade, placement, gate locations, drainage access, common areas, and lot-specific diagrams. Its preferred-contractor section lists Owens Contracting, our phone number, and our company website.
Our custom wood fences are built board by board on site rather than installed as prefabricated panels. That directly fits Heartwood’s published privacy-fence specification and gives the crew control over grade, post height, gate fit, and the finished outward-facing side.
The homeowner submits the current Heartwood modification request and obtains written approval. Owens provides the fence drawing and project specifications, then obtains the required City of Richmond Hill fence permit for our installation.
Use the current Heartwood sources
Heartwood published a new seven-page fence guide in March 2026. It includes community-wide specifications, preferred contractors, and separate fence-location diagrams for Loblolly, Tupelo, and Willis Field.
MARCH 2026 HEARTWOOD SPECIFICATIONS
Two approved fence directions.
These highlights summarize Heartwood’s current public guide. The DRC may apply lot-specific requirements, and the official guide and written approval control.
Douglas Fir stain
The required color is Sherwin-Williams SW3566 Douglas Fir in an oil-based semi-transparent stain, identified as the same color used at Outfitters. See Owens fence staining options.
Black aluminum
The aluminum specification calls for a black, powder-coated “Bellhaven” style.
Lot-specific combinations
The 2026 Loblolly, Tupelo, and Willis Field diagrams identify lot-by-lot privacy, aluminum, step-down, and thoroughfare conditions.
Important: Community standards and DRC decisions can change. The official March 2026 Heartwood guide and written approval control over this summary.
PLACEMENT & GATES
Details that can change the drawing.
Heartwood’s published guidelines include these placement rules. The final approved layout is specific to the home and lot.
Front and side placement
No front-yard fences. Privacy fencing should meet the house no closer to the street than the midpoint of the main body. Fencing parallel to a driveway should be at least five feet from the driveway edge.
Grade and finished side
The finished side faces outward. Fence tops should follow grade, sit no more than two inches above grade, and posts should not extend more than six inches above the fence.
Gate planning
The published standard permits a typical four-foot side gate on the side without the AC unit. Shared-side gates are prohibited; rear and double-gate options depend on lot location and DRC review.
Drainage access
A rear-lot fence must include access to a drainage easement when applicable. This needs to be identified before gate placement is finalized.
Thoroughfare lots
Homes along thoroughfares have additional published setback, roadside-gate, and hedge requirements that must be included in planning.
Common areas
Fencing along common areas is evaluated case by case, so those lots should not rely on a generic layout.
OWENS HEARTWOOD PROCESS
A cleaner path to approval.
We organize the fence details so the homeowner has a clear project package to submit.
Map the property
Start with the lot survey, aerial image, or both. Draw the proposed fence and identify easements.
Select the standard
Choose the applicable Heartwood wood or aluminum direction and place the gates.
Submit for approval
The homeowner submits the survey, drawing, specifications, photos, and current application to Heartwood.
Permit and schedule
After written HOA approval, Owens obtains the required Richmond Hill fence permit, confirms the site, and schedules construction.
CITY REQUIREMENTS
HOA approval and the permit are separate steps.
The homeowner obtains Heartwood’s written approval. Owens then handles the required City of Richmond Hill fence permit for our installation and coordinates that step before construction is scheduled.
Start with your survey
Upload the survey, draw the proposed fence, choose the fence type, and place every gate in the Owens Fence Planner. Our estimator will review the plan before final measurements.
HEARTWOOD FENCE FAQ
Know before you build.
Is Owens a current preferred Heartwood fence contractor?
Yes. Heartwood’s official March 2026 fence guide lists Owens Contracting in its “Preferred Fence Contractor” section with our current (912) 800-5877 phone number.
Can work start before Heartwood approval?
No. Exterior changes should receive written Heartwood approval before construction. Use the current DRC modification portal for the latest submission instructions.
Does Owens submit the HOA application?
The homeowner submits and obtains approval. Owens can provide the proposed layout, fence type, height, color or stain, gate locations, and contractor information for the package.
What wood fence does Heartwood publish as approved?
A six-foot vertical shadowbox fence made from treated lumber, built without prefabricated panels, with Sherwin-Williams SW3566 Douglas Fir oil-based semi-transparent stain.
Can every Heartwood lot use the same layout?
No. Common areas, thoroughfares, drainage easements, ponds, setbacks, neighboring homes, step-downs, and gate positions can change the approved design. Use the 2026 diagram for the home’s neighborhood and lot.
Plan your Heartwood fence with a contractor who knows the standards.
Send Owens the survey, fence line, material, gates, and photos in one organized project.