Commercial fencing
Commercial fencing must do more than create a boundary. It may need to protect equipment, control vehicle traffic, secure a storage area, limit access to employees, separate customers from work zones, or improve the appearance of a public-facing property.
1950
In business since
75+
Years of fence projects
100%
Employee install crews
1 yr
Workmanship warranty
Built around your property and your operations
Modern Fence Company provides commercial fence installation throughout Fort Smith, Western Arkansas, and Eastern Oklahoma.
Modern Fence Company can coordinate the fence, gates, fabrication, and access-control equipment within one project. This helps create a system in which each component is planned around the property’s actual traffic, security needs, and daily operations.
We work with
- Commercial property owners
- Property managers
- General contractors
- Builders and developers
- Industrial facilities
- Warehouse operators
- Apartment communities
- Schools
- Churches
- Medical properties
- Hotels
- Retail centers
- Municipalities
- State agencies
- Federal agencies
- HOAs
- Insurance companies
Our commercial fencing capabilities
Commercial chain link fencing
Height, gauge, coating, framework, privacy and security toppings specified for the property.
Commercial ornamental iron
Security with a formal appearance for offices, schools, churches, hotels and public buildings.
Commercial security fencing
Taller systems, heavier materials, security toppings and controlled entry points.
Industrial fencing
Stronger materials, larger gates, deeper foundations and heavier access control.
Government and municipal
Local, state and federal projects, including qualifying Department of Defense work.
Temporary fence rental
Construction sites, renovations, events, storm damage and property transitions.
Custom commercial gates
Swing, slide, cantilever, hillside, ornamental and chain link gates from our own shop.
Access control
Operators, keypads, card readers, RFID, telephone entry, intercoms and camera integration.
Repair and maintenance
Damage repair, gate service and ongoing maintenance for managed properties.
Coordinated with everything else on the site
We provide commercial fencing for both new construction and existing properties.
A new construction project may need the fence coordinated with
- Site access
- Parking areas
- Building entrances
- Delivery lanes
- Sidewalks
- Utility areas
- Landscaping
- Drainage
- Retaining walls
- Mow strips
- Gates
- Access-control systems
- Other contractors working on the site
An existing property may need a new fence because security needs have changed or equipment is exposed.
The most practical system for a large property
Commercial chain link fencing is one of the most practical systems for securing larger properties. It can be customized by:
- Fence height
- Wire gauge
- Galvanized or coated finish
- Post and rail size
- Privacy slats
- Security toppings
- Gate style
- Gate width
- Access-control equipment
- High-security features
Commercial chain link may be used around
- Warehouses
- Storage yards
- Industrial properties
- Schools
- Parks
- Athletic facilities
- Apartment communities
- Utility areas
- Equipment yards
- Government facilities
- Commercial back lots
The complete fence system should be specified for the property. The fabric, posts, rails, fittings, gates, foundations, and security features all affect the finished performance.
Security with a more formal appearance
Commercial ornamental iron fencing combines security with a more formal appearance. It may be used around:
- Office properties
- Apartment communities
- Schools
- Churches
- Hotels
- Medical properties
- Public buildings
- Commercial entrances
- Courtyards
- Pools
- High-visibility property lines
Options may include
- Custom fence heights
- Decorative pickets
- Specialty posts
- Finials
- Scrollwork
- Custom panels
- Walk gates
- Driveway gates
- Automatic entrances
- Access-control integration
- Specialty coatings
We install prefabricated ornamental iron systems and can fabricate custom components when the property requires a nonstandard design.
A secure perimeter can still fail operationally
Commercial security fencing is designed to help reduce unauthorized access and protect people, property, equipment, or operations. A security fence project may combine:
- Taller fence heights
- Heavier chain link
- Stronger posts and rails
- Security toppings
- Limited gate openings
- Vehicle gates
- Pedestrian gates
- Automatic operators
- Keypads
- Card readers
- RFID access
- Telephone entry
- Intercom systems
- Camera integration
- Controlled-access schedules
A secure perimeter can still fail when employees prop gates open, delivery vehicles cannot enter, or visitors have no workable entry method. We plan the physical fence and entry points around daily use.
Stronger materials, larger gates
Industrial fencing may require stronger materials, larger gates, deeper foundations, greater height, and more extensive access control than a standard commercial property.
Industrial projects may involve
- Manufacturing facilities
- Warehouses
- Storage yards
- Equipment areas
- Utility properties
- Production sites
- Restricted work zones
- Loading areas
- Trailer yards
- High-traffic entrances
The system should be planned around
- Perimeter security
- Vehicle traffic
- Employee entry
- Deliveries
- Shift changes
- Equipment movement
- Emergency access
- Gate cycles
- Security requirements
- Long-term maintenance
Local, state and federal projects
Modern Fence Company provides government and municipal fencing for qualifying local, state, and federal projects.
Our experience includes fencing for
- Municipal properties
- Public facilities
- Parks
- Schools
- Utility areas
- State properties
- Federal properties
- Secure facilities
- Department of Defense projects
Government projects may require specific materials, security features, documentation, insurance, licensing, or project-specific bonding. Requirements should be reviewed before the project is accepted and scheduled.
Access control while conditions change
Temporary fence rental can help control access during construction, repairs, events, property transitions, and other temporary conditions.
Temporary fencing may be used for
- Construction sites
- Renovation projects
- Demolition areas
- Equipment storage
- Restricted work zones
- Events
- Storm-damaged properties
- Temporary property control
- Projects awaiting permanent fencing
The layout should account for
- Site entrances
- Workers
- Equipment
- Deliveries
- Pedestrian traffic
- Vehicle traffic
- Emergency access
- Ground conditions
- Duration of use
Temporary fencing should be inspected during use, especially after storms, ground movement, or changes to the active work area.
A commercial fence is only as effective as its gates
Gates may receive hundreds or thousands of operating cycles while carrying more weight than stationary fence sections. Modern Fence Company fabricates custom commercial gates in our own shop.
Available gate types may include
- Walk gates
- Double-drive gates
- Swing gates
- Sliding gates
- Cantilever gates
- Custom hillside gates
- Ornamental iron gates
- Chain link gates
- Security gates
- Automatic vehicle gates
- Controlled pedestrian gates
Planning gate openings
Gate width should be determined by the actual vehicles, equipment, and traffic using the entrance:
- Passenger vehicles
- Pickup trucks
- Delivery vans
- Box trucks
- Tractor-trailers
- Trailers
- Forklifts
- Maintenance vehicles
- Construction equipment
- Fire and emergency vehicles
A gate that is wide enough on paper may still be difficult to use when large trucks must turn through it.
Swing gates
Swing gates require enough clear space to open. Planning should consider:
- Inward or outward swing
- Vehicle stacking
- Property boundaries
- Road setback
- Slope
- Wind
- Gate weight
- Support posts
- Nearby buildings
- Pedestrian traffic
The gate frame, hinges, posts, and operator should be selected around the finished size and expected workload.
Sliding and cantilever gates
Sliding gates move along the fence line instead of swinging into the property. They may be useful when:
- Space in front of the opening is limited
- Vehicle traffic should not wait for a swinging gate
- A wide commercial entrance is needed
- The property layout supports gate travel
- The site needs a heavy-duty controlled entrance
Cantilever gates require sufficient space beside the opening for the full gate and counterbalance section.
The gate and the equipment are one system
Automatic gates allow a commercial property to control vehicle or pedestrian access without relying on a person to manually open the gate.
A system may include
- Swing gate operators
- Slide gate operators
- Cantilever gate operators
- Keypads
- Card readers
- RFID readers
- Telephone entry
- Intercom systems
- Cellular access
- Camera integration
- Vehicle detection
- Safety loops
- Safety sensors
- Solar-powered options
- Remote controls
The operator is selected for
- Gate length
- Gate weight
- Gate movement
- Expected daily cycles
- Wind exposure
- Power availability
- Security requirements
- Site conditions
A poorly balanced or dragging gate can damage an operator and create repeated service problems.
Our commercial fence process
1
Initial project information
Property location and type, fence purpose, approximate length, preferred material, security requirements, gate and access-control needs, plans or specifications, and the desired schedule.
2
Site or plan review
We review fence lines, entrances, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, existing fencing, grade, utilities, drainage, gate openings, access-control requirements and other active construction.
3
System recommendations
Material, height, post and framework specifications, security features, gates, gate operation, access-control equipment, custom fabrication, removal and maintenance needs.
4
Written proposal or bid
Prepared on the agreed scope and available project information, identifying the major materials, gates, equipment and work included.
5
Approval and project setup
After approval, deposit, contract, or other required documentation is received, the project is prepared for scheduling.
6
Materials and fabrication
Materials are ordered, and custom gates or metal components are measured and planned through our fabrication shop.
7
Site coordination
The schedule is coordinated around material availability, weather, property operations, other contractors and site access.
8
Fence installation
The crew lays out the fence, installs posts and framework, and completes the approved fence system.
9
Gate and access control
Manual gates, automatic gates, operators, keypads, intercoms, card readers, or other approved equipment are installed and adjusted.
10
Inspection and follow-up
A supervisor or salesperson reviews the completed work. Customer concerns are documented and addressed through our internal work-order process when correction is required.
Preparing for commercial fence installation
Public utility locating services may not identify private lines.
The property representative should communicate known private electrical, communication, water, irrigation, drainage, or security systems near the work area.
The customer or project representative should
- Confirm the approved fence layout
- Provide site access
- Identify restricted areas
- Confirm work-hour limitations
- Complete required permits or approvals
- Coordinate private utility markings
- Identify irrigation and private electrical lines
- Confirm gate openings
- Confirm vehicle clearances
- Coordinate electrical service for automatic gates
- Move stored materials from the fence line
- Communicate delivery schedules
- Notify tenants or employees when necessary
- Confirm emergency-access requirements
- Identify other contractors working near the fence
Fence, gates, fabrication and access control under one company
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Serving the region since 1950
More than 75 years of fencing and perimeter-security work.
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Commercial, industrial and government experience
Commercial properties, industrial sites, municipalities, state agencies, federal properties, and Department of Defense projects.
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Employee installation crews
Our fence installations are completed by Modern Fence Company employees rather than unknown subcontracted crews.
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In-house gate fabrication
We fabricate commercial swing, slide, cantilever, ornamental, chain link, and custom hillside gates in our own shop.
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Access-control capabilities
Our access-control division can coordinate operators, keypads, card access, telephone entry, intercoms, RFID readers, and related systems.
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Custom metal fabrication
We fabricate selected architectural steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel components for commercial projects.
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Expandable crew capacity
Our ability to adjust crew capacity helps us serve projects of different sizes while maintaining company oversight.
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Licensed and insured
Licensed and insured for the work we perform. Job-specific bonding may be available when required by the project.
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Workmanship warranty
Commercial installations include a one-year workmanship warranty for qualifying labor issues caused by our work. Review our warranty information.
Commercial fencing across
Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma
Modern Fence Company is based in Fort Smith and serves commercial properties throughout:
We also serve commercial properties throughout Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, Le Flore, Sequoyah and Haskell counties. Our normal service radius is approximately 75 miles from Fort Smith; we may travel farther for larger commercial, industrial, government, and specialty projects.
3,600 feet of iron fence, four automated cantilever gates
One large completed project included approximately 3,600 feet of six-foot, three-rail ornamental iron fencing, four automated cantilever gates, and a concrete mow strip. Visit our project gallery for commercial chain link, ornamental iron, security fences, industrial perimeters, automatic and cantilever gates, access-control systems, custom metal fabrication, commercial entrances and government projects. You can also read customer reviews.
Commercial fencing questions
Visit our fencing and access control FAQ for more answers.
What types of commercial properties do you fence?
We work with offices, retail centers, restaurants, warehouses, industrial properties, apartment communities, schools, medical facilities, churches, hotels, managed communities, developments, and public properties.
Do you work with general contractors?
Yes. We bid and complete qualifying fencing, gate, fabrication, and access-control scopes for general contractors.
Do you work with property managers?
Yes. We provide new fencing, repairs, gate service, access control, replacement, and maintenance for managed properties.
Do you install commercial chain link fencing?
Yes. We install commercial chain link systems with options for height, gauge, coating, privacy, gates, and security features.
Do you install commercial ornamental iron?
Yes. We install prefabricated systems and provide custom fabrication for selected ornamental iron projects.
Do you install security fencing?
Yes. A security project may combine taller heights, heavier chain link, stronger posts and rails, security toppings, limited gate openings, automatic operators and controlled-access equipment.
Do you fabricate commercial gates?
Yes. We fabricate swing, slide, cantilever, chain link, ornamental iron, and custom-sized gates in our own shop.
Can you install automatic commercial gates?
Yes. We install automatic gate operators and related entry equipment.
Do you install commercial access-control systems?
Yes. Available options include keypads, card readers, RFID systems, telephone entry, intercoms, cellular access, and camera integration.
Do you repair commercial fencing?
Yes. We provide commercial fence repair and maintenance, including gate service, for managed and owner-occupied properties.
Do you use subcontracted fence crews?
Our primary fence installations are completed by Modern Fence Company employees.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes. Contact our office with the project location, property type, fence needs, and available plans or specifications.
Do you offer a workmanship warranty?
Yes. Qualifying commercial fence work includes a one-year workmanship warranty for labor issues caused by our work. Written limitations and exclusions apply.
Security, access and appearance around how the property runs
Commercial fencing should support the way your property operates while providing the required level of security, access, and appearance. Our team will review the available information and help plan a commercial fence, gate, and access system built around the property.
Tell us
- Where the property is located
- What type of property is involved
- Whether the project is new construction or existing property work
- The approximate fence length
- The type and height of fence being considered
- The number and width of gates
- The largest vehicles using the entrances
- Whether automatic gates are needed
- Whether access control is required
- Whether temporary fencing is needed
- Whether existing fencing must be removed
- Whether plans or specifications are available
- The desired project schedule
- Any insurance or bonding requirements