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!

719five-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

  • Superior Fence & Rail made my dream of providing a secure area for my dogs to run free incredibly easy.

    “Superior Fence & Rail made my dream of providing a secure area for my dogs to run free incredibly easy. Josh is attentive and professional - he handled the fence design and got the permit, made recommendations and adjustments, drew up several quotes and showed up on the day of installation. Tim and his crew - Brendan, Nathan and Bennet - absolutely went above and beyond working diligently on the hottest day of the week and even helping with packages that were delivered. They are respectful, efficient and did a wonderful job making the fence line neat and clean on uneven ground. Process was smooth and crew is awesome - 10/10 highly recommend!”

    Debbie C.

  • They did great work they were fast but efficient and paid attention to detail.

    “They did great work they were fast but efficient and paid attention to detail. Phil was great for the consult and everything went smooth from start to finish. Very happy with the fence and the entire process! Highly recommend”

    Madison B.

  • Just had my fence installed around my pool finished fast and great communication.

    “Just had my fence installed around my pool finished fast and great communication.”

    lizzet g.

  • Install team was knowledgeable, professional, and respectful.

    “Install team was knowledgeable, professional, and respectful. No trace of a mess left behind upon completion. Would use Superior again knowing this team would arrive! Fence looks great”

    Susan H.

  • A huge shout out to Rayvon’s crew today.

    “A huge shout out to Rayvon’s crew today. Kind, courteous and professional. Their T-shirts say attitude, effort, and enthusiasm. They were all that and more. Their craftsmanship is fantastic. I appreciated the check-ins to ensure I was satisfied with their progress. They are all worthy of praise and a bonus!!! Fully satisfied!”

    Tammy S.

  • The guys did an amazing job.

    “The guys did an amazing job. It was a lot of work to get my old fence out, but they did it with smiles on their faces. Lol very happy with the product. The guys went above and beyond to make everything good with a sort of uneven piece of property. I would recommend them to anybody looking for a fence.”

    Jeremy B.

  • Couldn’t be better.

    “Couldn’t be better. Very professional crew from sales to installation to cleanup. Beautiful product!”

    Jill B.

  • The team did awesome.

    “The team did awesome. In and out in less than a full day and the fence was exactly what we were hoping for.”

    David K.

  • Awesome job!

    “Awesome job! Very professional every step of the process!”

    Mark C.

  • Truly professional team from salesman to installation crew.

    “Truly professional team from salesman to installation crew. They were up front, pleasant, friendly and great team players. Couldn't even tell they had been here except I had 2 new really beautiful fences. If I ever needed a new fence I would definitely call them again.”

    Cathy H.

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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We’ve worked hard to establish relationships with 13 lenders to help our customer secure loans, rates and payment plans that make purchasing your fence easier.

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we can handle slopes and tricky areas

we have a 98% on-time completion rate -we meet customer expectations and timeframes

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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.