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Fence companies in Chicago
MAX Iron Railings & Wrought Iron Fence
- Wrought iron or steel
- Gates and openers
IRONCRAFT Iron Railings, Fencing & Gates
- Wrought iron or steel
- Gates and openers
King Iron Works Chicago Inc | pergolas | fences | handrails
- Wood fences
- Gates and openers
Kelco Construction Inc
- Wrought iron or steel
- Gates and openers
- Fence repair
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Fence contractors in Chicago serve a city of about 2,711,226 residents, and a large part of the trade here is iron. Americana Iron Works & Fence, Trejo's Fence & Welding Inc, IRM Iron Railings & Fences and MAX Iron Railings & Wrought Iron Fence all build wrought iron or steel fences, and they sell gates and railings in the same breath. Wood, vinyl, chain link and aluminum are built here too, but wrought iron and ornamental steel come up again and again.
This page covers 46 businesses, from long-running fence companies to remodelers and landscapers that add fences to other work. Osceola Fence & Security Corp. has operated in Chicago since 1975 and runs its own manufacturing facility. Suburban Fence Inc has built fences around Chicago since 1977, is now run by the second family to own it, and takes small repairs as well as large complexes. Americana Iron Works & Fence dates to 1993 and also makes fire escapes, balconies, railings and staircases.
Two names carry the largest review histories. Ergeon is rated 4.9 from 1044 reviews. It installs wood, vinyl and chain link fences for homes and businesses in Chicago and Cook County, and customers see a 3D visualization of the planned fence before work starts. Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park is rated 4.8 from 652 reviews and treats fence installation and repair as one part of a wider list of exterior carpentry and home repair. Suburban Fence Inc is rated 5.0 from 191 reviews.
Commercial and industrial work is a real part of the market. Top Line Fence covers perimeter and security fencing, including barbed wire and razor ribbon, and Midwest Fence Corporation installs for commercial and industrial properties rather than homes. Trejo's Fence & Welding Inc, a South Side contractor formed in 2001, builds wood privacy, wrought iron, corrugated sheet metal and chain link fences, and its shop also does cutting, bending and welding. Modern Fence Chicago supplies European-style composite fences. Cobblestone Exteriors, an exterior remodeler, and Medina Lawncare, a landscaper, both install fences as a side of larger yard and home work.
Most companies work inside the city and the first ring of suburbs. Flores Fence serves Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park and Melrose Park. Windy City Fence Company has two showroom locations and also serves Wilmette, Winnetka, Oak Park, Evanston and Des Plaines. Evanston Fencing Co. works in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Park Ridge and Des Plaines. Suarez Fence Co. INC is a family-owned, bilingual contractor that has served Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding collar counties since 1997. Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Hometown and Burbank each have their own page.
Chicago's permit rules are specific. A fence no more than 5 feet above the ground, measured on both sides, needs no building permit as long as it conforms to the Zoning Ordinance. Painting an existing fence or replacing a few damaged pieces is also exempt. A fence taller than 5 feet needs a permit, which the city handles as an Express Permit. In general, residential fences are limited to 6 feet. In the required front setback a solid fence is limited to 54 inches, while a front yard fence up to 6 feet is allowed if it is largely see-through. Work done under the exemption must still meet the Chicago Construction Codes, and the Department of Buildings counter will answer questions. On a Chicago Landmark property or in a Landmark district the exemption may not apply. More detail is at /permits/chicago/.
Some materials carry their own rules. Walls of stone, concrete, clay brick or structural tile may only be installed by a Chicago-licensed mason contractor. Barbed wire and razor wire can never be lower than 7 feet above the ground, and an electrified fence is not covered by the fence permit.
Questions about hiring a fence company in Chicago
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Chicago?
Not always. The city says no building permit is needed for a fence no more than 5 feet above the ground that conforms to the Zoning Ordinance, and repairs are also exempt. A fence taller than 5 feet needs a permit, issued as an Express Permit. Landmark properties may be an exception. The Department of Buildings counter can answer questions, and the rules are summarized at /permits/chicago/.
Which Chicago companies install wrought iron or ornamental iron fences?
Americana Iron Works & Fence installs and repairs wrought iron, wood, aluminum and chain link fences. IRM Iron Railings & Fences makes and installs iron railings, gates and several styles of iron fence, all produced locally. MAX Iron Railings & Wrought Iron Fence installs wrought iron fencing, railings and iron driveway gates.
Who will work in Oak Park, Evanston or Cicero as well as Chicago?
Flores Fence installs and repairs fences in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park and Melrose Park. Windy City Fence Company serves Wilmette, Winnetka, Oak Park, Evanston and Des Plaines. Evanston Fencing Co. works in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Park Ridge and Des Plaines, and builds cedar, vinyl, composite, chain link, aluminum and steel fences.
Who handles small repairs on an existing fence in Chicago?
Suburban Fence Inc takes small repairs as well as large complexes. Flores Fence repairs damaged or aging fences, and Fence for Sure Inc offers fence repair and full replacements. Iron Fence Repair Chicago is rated 4.8 from 5 reviews and works on wrought iron fences.
Who offers financing or a workmanship warranty for a Chicago fence?
Ergeon, Suburban Fence Inc and Windy City Fence Company all offer financing, and each also carries a workmanship warranty. Osceola Fence & Security Corp. and Americana Iron Works & Fence offer a workmanship warranty as well. Ask for the terms in writing before work starts.
Which Chicago fence companies build for businesses and industrial sites?
Osceola Fence & Security Corp. installs wrought iron, aluminum, chain link, wood, vinyl and composite fences for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Top Line Fence builds perimeter and inside security fencing. Midwest Fence Corporation installs for commercial and industrial properties rather than homes.