Grand Rapids Fence Company

Grand Rapids Fence Installation & Fence Company
- (616) 228-1551

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Outstanding Customer Service

From your first inquiry to years after installation, you can expect our team to respond quickly, communicate clearly, and support you throughout.

More Than You Expect

Your installed fence comes with a Superior manufacturer’s warranty and some types of fences also include warranties on the fence installation!

Excellence in Fabrication

We have 100+ locations where we stock and fabricate the most common styles of fence. This advanced capability allows us to install your fence faster!

Proprietary Innovations

Enjoy four Superior proprietary innovations including PrivacyLock, SolarShield, StayStrong and HeartWood. Only at Superior Fence & Rail!

20+

Years Experience

98.5%+on-time installation rate

Trust your fence installation to Superior Fence & Rail with an industry-leading 98.5% on-time fence installation rate; because your time is important!

737five-star reviews

With a stellar 94% satisfaction rating, we are the most highly rated and reviewed fence installation company in the country.

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Testimonials

  • Great service.

    “Great service. Crew was early, went over everything prior to the job and answered any questions we had. Job was done in one day and it looks great. Couldn’t be happier.”

    Dalton Q.

  • The Superior Fence Team was great to work with on the project.

    “The Superior Fence Team was great to work with on the project. Geoffrey was great to work with from the start. He was available for a few calls and quoted different options to help us in our decision and planning. Once the project was approved and scheduled the SF project leader contacted us and scheduled a date. The work crew leader (Sawyer) checked in with us through out the day on the project status and for our confirmation. The crew was even willing to help with the replacement of a rotted retaining board once I provided them a good 2x6. They cut it to proper length and installed the screws to secure it before installing the fence above it. We are very pleased with the results.”

    Rick D.

  • Geoff & Kyle were both excellent at providing lots of clarity and detail up front.

    “Geoff & Kyle were both excellent at providing lots of clarity and detail up front. We are very happy with the final installation of our fence. We will highly recommend Superior Fence & Rail to others.”

    Leslee E.

  • Enlarged gate and added new fence sections.

    “Enlarged gate and added new fence sections. Excellent service, communication and result !!!!!! The crew was professional and quick.”

    Carl H.

  • Highly recommend this company!

    “Highly recommend this company! They provided excellent communication throughout the entire process and were very timely from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and made everything easy. If you're looking for a reliable fence company, I would definitely recommend them!”

    Autumn B.

  • Very organized and detailed.

    “Very organized and detailed. Did a great job installing fence and made sure we were 100 percent happy.”

    Dawn T.

  • Huge shout out for Rayvons team for all their hard work.

    “Huge shout out for Rayvons team for all their hard work. Even though we got rained out the first day, they made it work, and finished the next day. Very happy with everything.”

    Laura J.

  • The entire experience was wonderful, from salesman Geoff to the exceptional crew that installed our fence.

    “The entire experience was wonderful, from salesman Geoff to the exceptional crew that installed our fence. Very happy with the results and I highly recommend this company. The install crew went above and beyond, a very nice group that were not only knowledgeable, but very personable and professional. I used Superior Fence and Rail for a 2nd fence on 8/28/25. Another excellent experience with an amazing crew. I can’t say enough about how great they are, from excellent communication to perfect install. Highly recommend!! When needing another line of privacy fence in 2026, I didn’t hesitate to call Superior Fence And Rail. Once again, I am 100% satisfied with their work! Every person was polite, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. Everything was explained to me in detail, and no surprises. The fence looks fabulous! Great work and exceptional employees!! Thank you!”

    Barbara T.

  • Great crew!

    “Great crew! Hard workers. Super nice guys. My fence looks wonderful.”

    VanderWall F.

  • What great job the team did.

    “What great job the team did. They arrived early finished early. Its beautiful”

    Donna S.

Fence Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Rapids requires a fence permit for residential fence construction. East Grand Rapids, neighboring the city to the east, also requires a permit for any new fence construction. Surrounding Kent County townships each have their own permit requirements that may differ from Grand Rapids city rules. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team will confirm which one governs your lot and handle the application.

Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the United States, with 1,300 homes dating from 1844 across approximately one square mile, representing Michigan's largest and finest concentration of 19th and early 20th century architecture. Properties in Heritage Hill and Grand Rapids's other historic districts, including Heartside and Cherry Hill, require review by the Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission for exterior modifications including fence installation. Materials, height, and design compatibility with the historic era are all evaluated. Before selecting any fence materials for a Heritage Hill property, contacting the Historic Preservation Commission is the right first step. Our team is familiar with the review process in these neighborhoods.

The Grand River crested at 21.85 feet during the 2013 Grand Rapids flood, forcing hundreds of Kent County evacuations and causing significant damage. Properties along the Grand River and tributaries like Coldbrook Creek and Buck Creek may fall within designated flood zones where fence installation requires additional permits. Grand Rapids's Riverside Park and other river corridor areas have greenway easements where fencing is restricted. Checking your local flood zone map for your property's flood zone status before planning near any Grand Rapids waterway is an important first step. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can help you navigate what applies.

Michigan's frost line in the Grand Rapids area is approximately 42 inches, one of the deeper frost lines in the Midwest. Posts must be set below this depth to prevent heaving during freeze-thaw cycles. Grand Rapids's West Michigan lake-effect snow from Lake Michigan creates additional moisture that accelerates freeze-thaw damage to improperly set posts. Concrete-set posts are strongly recommended over tamped gravel. Cedar and pressure-treated pine are the preferred wood fence options for their cold-weather moisture resistance. Vinyl and aluminum resist freeze-thaw cracking without maintenance. Our crews set every post to Michigan's frost depth requirements on every build.

Grand Rapids's suburban communities, Caledonia, Byron Township, and Cascade Township in Kent County, frequently have HOA guidelines covering fence materials, height, and style. Many West Michigan HOAs require cedar or vinyl privacy fencing and prohibit chain link in front-facing areas. Grand Rapids's established urban neighborhoods like Easttown and Creston have neighborhood associations that may have informal design standards around fence materials and styles as well. Reviewing applicable CC&Rs and getting written HOA approval before any permit application is the recommended first step. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team works with HOAs throughout the Grand Rapids metro and can help you navigate the process.

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Each day more than 250 installation crews leave the facilities at our 100+ locations to install Superior fences and delight customers

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Our vinyl fence is 43% thicker than the industry standard for a reason. We have the most buying power and set the highest standards.

  • Industry Best Warranty

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Grand Rapids Fence Company

Responsive support, qualified team members, and high-standard materials

Most fence companies are great at the quote. It’s everything after that that tends to fall apart. As a fence company in Grand Rapids, Superior Fence & Rail was built around the part that’s harder: showing up on time, communicating through the job, and using materials that actually hold up through Michigan winters.

Our installers know what they’re doing. That matters more than it sounds, because a fence put in wrong costs you twice.

Fence Company Near Me in Grand Rapids

The west side looks nothing like the northeast side, and neither looks much like the newer subdivisions pushing out toward Ada and Forest Hills. We work in all of it. Heritage Hill’s narrow lots and mature trees are a different job than a Comstock Park new-build, and Eastown properties bring their own quirks. Our crews install regularly in Alger Heights, Midtown, and East Grand Rapids, and know the suburban corridors through Kentwood, Wyoming, Walker, and Grandville just as well. Wherever your property sits around here, it’s not a new market to us.

Grand Rapids Fence Contractor

Hiring a fence contractor in Grand Rapids who’s done a handful of jobs is a gamble. We’ve been through the complications this area throws at you: HOA approval processes that require material and color sign-off before a single post goes in, Kent County permit workflows that vary more than they should, and yards where the grade changes halfway through a run.

That’s not unusual work for us. It’s just Tuesday.

Grand Rapids Fence Builder

The first visit is on-site, not on the phone. We walk the property, take measurements, look at grade changes and property line markers, and talk through what you’re actually trying to accomplish. Privacy from the neighbors, keeping a dog contained, pool code compliance, or just replacing something that’s been embarrassing the house for a few years. From there we build an accurate estimate, confirm material availability (we keep strong inventory on the types we install most here), and schedule the job without the two-week runaround. You get a clear sequence from that first visit to the day we’re done.

Grand Rapids Fence Installation

The concern we hear most isn’t about the fence. It’s about the disruption. How long is the crew here? Is the yard going to look like a construction zone? What happens if something comes up?

Our fence installation process runs tight because we prep before we arrive, not once we’re standing in your yard. Materials are loaded, the scope is confirmed, and the crew knows the plan. Most residential jobs are done in a single day. We clean up completely before we leave, walk you through the finished work, and don’t call the job closed until you’re satisfied with what you’re looking at.

Grand Rapids Fence Financing

Sticker shock is real, especially if you’re replacing a full perimeter or adding a gate system on top of the fence itself. Our fence financing options let you spread that cost out over time instead of writing one large check upfront. There’s a financing calculator on our site you can use before you’ve even talked to anyone. It’s a soft inquiry, so your credit score won’t take a hit just from looking. Terms vary, and we don’t invent numbers, but the point is to make a quality fence accessible without forcing you to wait until you’ve saved the whole amount.

Grand Rapids Fencing Options

Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles do real damage to the wrong fence. Vinyl survives those swings well and holds its look without the annual maintenance that wood demands. Forest Hills and Kentwood HOA communities specify it regularly, and a vinyl fence that’s ten years old and still holding color tells you why. Aluminum is the right call near pools, or anywhere the view through the fence matters as much as the fence itself. For commercial properties and larger dog runs, chain link is still the most practical option. Trex fencing bridges the gap for homeowners who want the look of wood without committing to the upkeep.

When wood does make sense, the cedar-versus-pressure-treated-pine question is worth slowing down on. Cedar handles Michigan’s humidity better over time and resists rot without chemical treatment. Pressure-treated pine costs less, which adds up on a long run. Neither answer is wrong; it depends on the project. Browse our fence styles to work through the full range of materials and configurations. Pool fence, dog fence, railing, and gate work are all part of what we do.

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Superior Fence & Rail Wants to Be Your Grand Rapids Fence Installation Contractor

There are plenty of fence contractors around here. What’s harder to find is one that handles the whole job well: clear communication from the estimate forward, crews that show up prepared, and finished work that holds up to what this market actually demands. We know these neighborhoods, we’ve dealt with local HOA requirements across the metro, and we’ve worked on properties ranging from tight urban lots in Eastown to larger parcels out in Ada. If you’re ready to get a real number and a straight answer on timeline, contact our Grand Rapids team to request a free estimate.

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Homeowners Association Fence Considerations

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations

November 03, 2017

Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries.  Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Fence Permits

Fence Permits

October 24, 2017

Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries.  Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.