Commercial Fence Company in Indianapolis
We install fencing and gates for businesses and commercial property within 50 miles of Indianapolis 46256. From a warehouse perimeter to an apartment community pool, a retail frontage, or a storage lot, the fence has to hold up to wear, meet the code that applies to the lot, and not look like a compound unless it needs to. Free estimates mean we come look at the site and the rules before anyone commits to a material or a height. The same company also fences homes.
What We Fence
Warehouses and distribution yards. Perimeter security with controlled vehicle and pedestrian access.
Retail and office sites. Frontages and enclosures that meet the street frontage rules and still look finished.
Apartment communities. Perimeters, pool barriers, and screening for trash and equipment.
Schools and churches. Play areas, parking lot edges, and controlled entries.
Storage lots. Open visibility with height and access control.
Job sites. Temporary perimeter fencing to keep a site closed off.
Athletic facilities. Backstops and enclosures for ball fields.
Farms. Field and pasture fence for acreage.
Systems
Commercial chain link handles long perimeters and open visibility at the lowest cost for the length. Coated in the colors the city allows.
Commercial aluminum gives a clean, finished look where the fence is seen by customers or tenants, and it will not rust.
Commercial ornamental is welded steel picket with the look of wrought iron and more strength than aluminum for a hardworking perimeter.
Commercial vinyl is a solid privacy fence for dumpster enclosures, equipment screening, and apartment perimeters.
Security fencing is tall, controlled-access perimeter fence for yards, lots, and restricted sites.
Custom gates are built to match the fence and the vehicle opening, from walk gates to wide slide gates.
Gate automation adds an operator so the gate opens from a keypad, a card reader, or a vehicle.
Temporary fencing is portable panels for job sites and events that need a closed perimeter for a stretch.
What Indianapolis Allows on Commercial Property
| District | Front yard max | Side & rear max |
|---|---|---|
| C-1, C-3, C-4 (commercial) | 3.5 ft | 6 ft (C-1, C-3) / 10 ft (C-4) |
| C-5 (commercial) | 5 ft | 10 ft |
| C-7 (commercial) | 6 ft | 10 ft |
| I-1, I-2 (industrial) | 3.5 ft | 10 ft |
| I-3, I-4 (industrial) | 6 ft | 10 ft |
On multifamily, commercial and mixed-use property, chain link is allowed in side and rear yards only, it must be coated in black, brown or dark green vinyl, and it may not use slats. Industrial districts are the exception: chain link is allowed in the front yard there as well. Every other town writes its own rules, so check the fence permit guide for the town your lot is in.
Working on an Occupied Site
Most commercial fences go up while the site is open for business, so the plan has to keep the lot working. A few things make that easier to scope out.
A site plan or marked-up aerial. The quickest way to price a perimeter is to walk it on a drawing. A marked-up aerial with the fence line, gate locations, and openings is enough to start.
Who controls access. If the lot has a gate, an operator, or keyed entries, knowing who manages them keeps the new fence from breaking an existing access flow.
Gates and vehicle openings. Where trucks, delivery vehicles, and foot traffic enter and leave shapes the gate types and widths. A wide slide gate and a walk gate rarely serve the same opening.
Known underground utilities. Any buried lines in the fence path have to be located through Indiana 811 at least two full working days before digging. Existing utility maps help, but they are not a substitute for the 811 locate.
To scope a project, call (317) 775-2452 or send the form at the top of this page. You can also reach us through the contact page. See the related security fencing and gate automation pages for more.
Commercial Fence Questions
Do I need a permit for a commercial fence in Indianapolis?
A fence that meets the zoning rules does not need a building permit in Indianapolis. In a locally designated historic district, the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission must approve the fence first.
Is chain link allowed on a commercial lot in Indianapolis?
On commercial and mixed-use property, chain link is allowed in side and rear yards only, must be coated in black, brown or dark green vinyl, and may not use slats. Industrial districts are different and allow chain link in the front yard too.
How tall can a fence be on a commercial lot in Indianapolis?
It depends on the district. In commercial districts the front yard runs from 3.5 feet to 6 feet and the side and rear from 6 feet to 10 feet. In industrial districts the side and rear maximum is 10 feet. See the fence permit guide for the full list.
Can barbed wire go on top of a security fence?
Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited in Indianapolis except to enclose livestock on agricultural property or for public safety at a public facility or correctional institution.
Do businesses and homes get the same fence?
Yes. The same company also fences homes. See the residential fencing page for the full list of fence types.
How do I get a commercial estimate?
Call (317) 775-2452 or send the form at the top of this page. Estimates are free. See the contact page for hours and email.
Where We Work
We build and repair fences for homes and businesses within about 50 miles of Indianapolis 46256.