Fence company in Fort Smith
From backyard privacy fences and replacement gates to commercial fencing, automatic entrances, access control, and custom metal fabrication, we work with homeowners, businesses, property managers, builders, general contractors, and other property owners throughout Fort Smith.
Fencing, gates and access control in Fort Smith
Modern Fence Company has been serving Fort Smith and the surrounding region since 1950.
Our capabilities include
- Residential fence installation
- Wood and privacy fencing
- Chain link fencing
- Ornamental iron fencing
- Agricultural and ranch fencing
- Fence repair
- Commercial and industrial fencing
- Custom gates
- Automatic gates
- Gate operators and access control
- Custom metal fabrication
- Handrails and architectural metalwork
Fort Smith is our home market, so we understand that fencing here is rarely a one-size-fits-all project. Established neighborhoods, newer development, commercial properties, industrial sites, sloped ground, drainage conditions, existing improvements, and different property uses can all affect what makes sense.
If you are planning a new fence, replacing an older one, adding a gate, or upgrading an entrance, request an estimate and tell us about your property.
Homes here are not all the same
Fort Smith homes range from established properties with mature landscaping to newer houses where the fence may be one of the final major exterior improvements.
The best fence depends on what you want it to accomplish.
Some homeowners primarily want privacy. Others need a defined backyard for children or pets. Some are replacing an older fence that has begun leaning, deteriorating, or no longer fits the property. Larger residential properties may also need driveway gates or fencing that works with a more extensive landscape plan.
Our residential fencing services are designed around the property rather than a predetermined package.
We look at factors such as the yard layout, grade, gates, existing structures, neighboring improvements, drainage, and how the homeowner plans to use the space.
What fits the property in Fort Smith
Wood fencing
Wood remains one of the most common choices for Fort Smith backyards.
It can provide privacy while giving homeowners flexibility in height, layout, gates, and appearance.
Privacy fencing
Privacy is one of the main reasons homeowners call a fence company.
Chain link
Chain link remains a practical option for many residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Ornamental iron
Ornamental metal fencing can work well where property owners want a more open fence with a finished architectural appearance.
It may be considered around homes, commercial properties, developments, entrances, and other visible areas.
Not every damaged fence needs replacing
Not every damaged fence needs complete replacement.
Our residential fence repair services address qualifying problems with existing fencing and gates.
Common reasons property owners contact us include leaning sections, damaged posts, gate problems, storm or wind damage, vehicle impact, deterioration, and older fencing that needs partial replacement.
We first look at the condition of the existing fence.
Repair can make sense when the remaining system is still serviceable and the damaged area can reasonably be corrected.
When deterioration is widespread, repeated repairs may no longer be the best approach. In that case, we can discuss replacement rather than continuing to repair one failing section after another.
A replacement can improve the layout
Replacing a fence is not always as simple as installing a new fence exactly where the old one stood.
The previous fence may have been installed years ago.
During that time, landscaping may have changed, trees may have grown, drainage may have been altered, patios may have been added, and neighboring improvements may now be close to the fence line.
Before replacement, we look at the conditions that exist today.
That gives the owner an opportunity to reconsider gate locations, fence type, privacy needs, and how the backyard is currently used.
A replacement project can sometimes improve the property layout rather than simply duplicate an outdated arrangement.
Working properties have working fences
Fort Smith has a wide mix of commercial and industrial properties, and their fencing needs can be very different from those of a typical backyard.
Modern Fence works with offices, retail properties, restaurants, warehouses, industrial properties, apartment communities, schools, medical properties, churches, hotels, new developments, and general contractor projects.
Our commercial fencing services may involve chain link, ornamental metal fencing, gates, repairs, perimeter fencing, and related work.
Commercial projects often require additional coordination.
We can work from plans and specifications for qualifying projects and coordinate with general contractors, builders, developers, and property managers.
The site also needs to remain practical for employees, deliveries, customers, contractors, and other regular traffic.
Commercial and industrial gates
A commercial entrance has to work with the way the property operates.
A warehouse may need room for delivery vehicles. An apartment community may have frequent resident and visitor traffic. An industrial facility may need a large vehicle opening that operates differently from a smaller employee entrance.
Modern Fence fabricates gates in-house, allowing the gate to be built around the actual opening and intended application.
Gate configurations can include swing, slide, cantilever, walk gates, and other project-specific systems.
Automation and access control can also be incorporated when appropriate.
Convenient entrances, planned properly
Automatic gates can provide a more convenient way to manage a residential or commercial entrance.
Our automatic gates services can support qualifying swing, sliding, and cantilever gate applications.
Residential automatic gates may be appropriate for driveways, estates, and larger properties.
Commercial automatic gates may serve apartment communities, warehouses, industrial sites, storage properties, offices, and other managed entrances.
The physical gate should be evaluated before automation is selected.
Gate condition, layout, intended use, and site conditions all influence what type of system is appropriate.
The gate moves. Access control decides who
An automatic gate moves the entrance. Access control determines how authorized users request entry.
Modern Fence provides access control systems for qualifying vehicle and pedestrian entrances.
Options may include keypads, card access, RFID, telephone entry, intercom systems, gate operators, and selected integrations.
The right access method depends on the property.
A private driveway may only need a simple method for household members and trusted visitors. An apartment or commercial property may have residents, employees, contractors, deliveries, and visitors who require different forms of access.
We plan the access equipment around the way the entrance will actually be used.
Gates built around the actual opening
Gates are one of Modern Fence Company's core services.
We fabricate our gates through our own shop, which gives us greater flexibility when an opening requires a specific size, configuration, or design.
Changing grade, existing masonry, unusual openings, older fencing, larger driveways, or entrances being integrated into a broader renovation.
Slope deserves particular attention.
A gate should be designed around the grade rather than assuming a square gate will operate correctly on every hillside or sloped driveway.
We evaluate the opening before fabrication so the gate can be planned for the actual property.
Custom metal fabrication
Modern Fence's capabilities extend beyond traditional fencing.
Through our custom metal fabrication services, we work with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel for qualifying projects.
Handrails, balcony rails, stair systems, architectural components, gate frames, posts, ornamental details, and other specialty metalwork.
These services can be useful for homeowners as well as builders, general contractors, property managers, and commercial property owners who need metalwork made for a particular application.
For projects tied to existing construction, accurate field measurements are especially important.
Two projects a few miles apart can install very differently
Two fence projects only a few miles apart can have very different installation conditions.
Soil and Rock
Properties throughout the region can involve clay, rock, and changing soil conditions.
Those conditions can affect excavation and installation.
Drainage
Drainage should be considered before installing fencing or gates that could interact with the way water moves across the property.
Existing drainage patterns should not simply be ignored because the fence line looks straightforward on a drawing.
Weather
Rain, wind, freezing conditions, snow, and ice can occasionally affect exterior work and scheduling.
Project timing can also be affected by materials and special fabrication, particularly when custom gates are part of the job.
Coordinated with the wider project
Modern Fence works with general contractors, builders, and developers on qualifying Fort Smith projects.
We can review project plans and specifications when provided and coordinate our work with the broader construction schedule.
When custom fabrication is involved, final field dimensions may still need to be verified after surrounding construction reaches the appropriate stage.
Requirements depend on the property
Some Fort Smith-area projects may involve permit, property-management, development, or HOA requirements.
Those requirements depend on the property and the work being performed.
Property owners should identify applicable restrictions before installation begins.
For HOA-controlled properties, this can include fence type, height, location, appearance, and other project details.
We avoid assuming the same requirements apply to every Fort Smith property.
One company for the fence, the gate and the entrance
Modern Fence is a Fort Smith-based company that has been serving the region since 1950.
Our capabilities cover much more than a single type of fence.
We provide residential fencing, commercial and industrial fencing, repairs, custom gates, automatic gates, access control, ongoing service, and custom metal fabrication.
That range is particularly valuable when one project crosses several specialties.
A homeowner may need a new fence plus a fabricated driveway gate. An apartment property may need fencing, automatic gates, and access control. A commercial project may require fence installation alongside gate and fabrication work.
We can look at those pieces as part of the overall property rather than treating each one as unrelated.
What types of fences do you install in Fort Smith?
We install qualifying wood, privacy, chain link, ornamental iron, agricultural and ranch, commercial, and industrial fencing.
Do you install residential privacy fences?
Yes. Privacy fencing is one of our residential services and can be designed around the yard, gates, grade, and surrounding property.
Do you repair existing fences?
Yes. We accept qualifying fence repair projects and can evaluate whether repair or replacement is the better approach.
Do you install commercial fencing?
Yes. We work with businesses, property managers, apartment communities, industrial properties, builders, and general contractors.
Do you fabricate gates?
Yes. Modern Fence fabricates gates in-house for qualifying residential and commercial projects.
Do you install automatic driveway gates?
Yes. We provide automatic gate systems for qualifying residential and commercial entrances.
Do you install gate access control?
Yes. Our capabilities include gate operators, keypads, card access, RFID, telephone entry, intercom systems, and related access-control options.
Do you provide custom metal fabrication?
Yes. We fabricate qualifying steel, aluminum, and stainless steel components, including gates, railings, and architectural metalwork.
Projects around Fort Smith
We also work
around Fort Smith
Our normal travel radius is approximately 75 miles from Fort Smith, and larger qualifying projects may be considered farther out.
Tell us what you are planning in Fort Smith
Whether you need a backyard fence, commercial perimeter, gate, automatic entrance, access-control system, repair, or fabricated metalwork, Modern Fence Company can evaluate the project.
