Arkansas
Fort Smith
Our home market and the centre of the service area. Established neighbourhoods bring older fences, mature landscaping, and narrow access; newer development brings plans, HOA requirements, and other contractors.
Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma since 1950
Fence, gate & access control service areas
Modern Fence is based in Fort Smith and works on both sides of the Arkansas–Oklahoma line — residential and commercial fencing, gates, access control, repairs, and metal fabrication.
1950
In business since
75+
Years of fence projects
100%
Employee install crews
1 yr
Workmanship warranty
Where we work
Centred on Fort Smith and the state line
From residential backyard fences and ranch properties to commercial fencing, industrial entrances, automatic gates, access control, repairs, and custom metal fabrication, we work with property owners throughout Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
We regularly work in and around
- Fort Smith
- Van Buren
- Greenwood
- Alma
- Ozark
- Barling
- Lavaca
- Booneville
- Paris
- Waldron
- Poteau
- Sallisaw
- Roland
- Muldrow
- Stigler
- Spiro
Not sure whether your property falls within our normal territory? Request an estimate and tell us where the project is located.
Communities with their own page
Seven markets we work in every week
Arkansas
Van Buren
Established residential neighbourhoods through to larger commercial, industrial, and rural sites. The right fence depends on how the property is used, not on repeating one solution.
Arkansas
Greenwood
Wood, privacy, ornamental iron, chain link, gates, repairs, staining and cleaning — plus commercial and managed properties. Development into changing terrain makes grade and drainage matter.
Arkansas
Alma
A mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and rural property near major transportation routes: backyard fencing, chain link, ornamental metal, agricultural fencing, and controlled vehicle entrances.
Arkansas
Ozark
The eastern edge of our Arkansas territory. Mountain rock, changing elevation, drainage, and sloped entrances affect post installation, layout, and gate design — the fence follows the property.
Oklahoma
Poteau
Rural and larger properties need a different approach from a residential lot: long fence lines, uneven ground, large vehicle entrances, trailers, equipment access, and remote gate locations.
Oklahoma
Sallisaw
Residential lots through to farms, commercial sites, storage properties, and larger acreage. Planning considers gate width, equipment access, terrain, drainage, and daily use of the property.
How far will Modern Fence travel?
About 75 miles from Fort Smith — farther for the right project
That radius covers a substantial portion of Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. Commercial, industrial, government, major access-control, and specialty fabrication projects may be considered outside it, with some larger projects evaluated at distances up to approximately 250 miles.
Whether a distant project is practical depends on
- Project size
- Type of work
- Location
- Required materials
- Fabrication needs
- Scheduling
- Travel requirements
Additional travel charges may apply outside our primary area. The easiest way to find out is to contact us with the project location and a brief description of the work.
Additional Arkansas communities
Our area is not limited to the cities with pages
- Barling — residential and commercial fencing, repairs, gates, and related fence services.
- Lavaca — residential, rural, agricultural, gate, and commercial fencing projects.
- Booneville — residential fencing, agricultural applications, commercial fencing, gates, and repairs.
- Paris — fence installation, gates, agricultural fencing, repairs, and qualifying commercial work.
- Waldron — residential, rural, commercial, gate, and fence-repair projects.
We also consider projects in smaller communities and rural areas surrounding these locations. If your town is not listed, contact us before assuming it is outside our territory.
Additional Eastern Oklahoma communities
Beyond Poteau and Sallisaw
- Roland — residential fencing, commercial fencing, gates, repairs, and access-control projects.
- Muldrow — residential, rural, commercial, and gate installation projects.
- Stigler — fence installation, repair, agricultural projects, gates, and qualifying commercial work.
- Spiro — residential fences, rural properties, gates, commercial fencing, and repairs.
Project availability depends on location, project size, service required, and our current schedule.
Counties within our primary region
Several counties surrounding Fort Smith
Arkansas
- Sebastian County
- Crawford County
- Franklin County
- Logan County
- Scott County
Oklahoma
- Le Flore County
- Sequoyah County
- Haskell County
County boundaries alone do not determine whether we can take a project.
Distance from Fort Smith, project size, service requirements, site conditions, and current scheduling all affect availability.
Our location in Fort Smith lets us serve both sides of the Arkansas–Oklahoma line while supporting a wide range of property types — residential fencing, commercial and industrial fencing, gates, automatic gates, access control, repairs, ongoing maintenance, and custom metal fabrication.
That breadth matters most when more than one service is involved. A commercial property may need fencing plus an automatic vehicle entrance. An estate may require fencing, a fabricated gate, and access control. A general contractor may need fencing along with architectural metal components.
What we do across the region
The same services, adapted to the property
An established Fort Smith backyard may have narrow equipment access and mature landscaping. A rural property outside Poteau may involve much longer fence lines and larger gates. A hillside property near Ozark may need extra attention to grade and rock.
Residential fencing
Wood, privacy, chain link, ornamental iron, agricultural and ranch fencing, repairs, staining, and gates — from straightforward backyards to larger estates and rural properties.
Commercial and industrial
Offices, retail centres, restaurants, warehouses, industrial properties, apartment communities, schools, medical properties, churches, hotels, and general contractor projects — from plans and specifications where they apply.
Gates and access control
Gates fabricated in-house, manual and automatic systems, operators, keypads, card access, RFID, telephone entry, and intercoms. Solar-powered options may suit remote entrances where conditions support them.
Repair and service calls
Repair-only projects across wood, chain link, ornamental metal, commercial fencing, gates, automatic gate systems, and access-control equipment. Availability varies by location and type of service.
Custom metal fabrication
Steel, aluminium, and stainless steel for gates, handrails, balcony rails, stair systems, architectural components, and specialty metalwork. Larger specialty projects may justify travel beyond the normal radius.
If the property is farther from Fort Smith, photographs and a clear description of the problem help us determine whether a repair fits our service area before a site visit is scheduled.
Local conditions affect installation
Properties a few miles apart can need different approaches
Rock and changing terrain
Mountain rock and uneven ground occur throughout parts of the region, affecting post placement, equipment access, fence alignment, and gate installation.
Expansive clay
Expansive clay soils occur in portions of our service area. Soil movement can influence posts, gates, and surrounding improvements over time.
Drainage
Water needs somewhere to go. Existing drainage patterns should be considered when a fence, gate, or retaining feature changes how water moves across a property.
Weather
Snow, ice, rain, wind, and seasonal weather affect working conditions and scheduling, alongside materials and fabrication requirements.
Older properties
What a long-established property brings with it
- Existing fence lines
- Aging gates
- Mature trees
- Older concrete
- Previous repairs
- Changes made by past owners
- Structures that no longer match current property use
New development
And what a new build brings instead
- HOA requirements
- Builder schedules
- New landscaping
- New concrete or masonry
- Multiple contractors working on the property
- Planned gate or access-control systems
We account for the conditions that actually exist at the property rather than assuming a replacement project and a new installation should be approached the same way.
Permits and HOA requirements vary by location
Requirements are not identical across the service area
Some municipalities require permits for certain projects. Engineering or special approval may apply in some situations, and HOA approval may also be required.
Property owners should identify applicable requirements before work begins. The exact requirements depend on the location and project, so we avoid making one blanket statement for every community we serve.
Work across the region
Projects on both sides of the state line
What is Modern Fence Company’s primary service area?
Our primary territory is centred on Fort Smith and extends throughout Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
How far do you normally travel?
Our normal travel radius is approximately 75 miles from Fort Smith.
Will you travel farther for a large project?
Yes. Larger qualifying projects may be considered farther away, including some projects up to approximately 250 miles from Fort Smith.
Do you charge additional travel fees?
Travel charges may apply when a project is outside our primary service area.
Do you work in Oklahoma?
Yes. We serve Eastern Oklahoma, including Poteau, Sallisaw, Roland, Muldrow, Stigler, Spiro, and surrounding areas.
Do you work outside the cities listed on this page?
Yes. We serve smaller communities and rural properties throughout our normal territory. Contact us with the project address or general location to confirm availability.
Do you provide both residential and commercial services throughout the area?
Yes. We work with residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and other qualifying properties throughout our service territory.
Do all services have the same travel area?
Not necessarily. Project size and type matter. A larger commercial, access-control, or fabrication project may justify travel farther than a small service call.
Request an estimate in your area
Tell us where the project is
If you are in Western Arkansas or Eastern Oklahoma and need fencing, gates, access control, repairs, or custom metal fabrication, contact Modern Fence with your project location. If you are outside our normal service radius, include a brief description of the scope so we can determine whether the project is a good fit.
