Fence Company Serving Plainfield, Indiana
Homes on One Side, Warehouses on the Other
Plainfield is a town in Hendricks County with a 2020 Census population of 34,625, and it grew by about a quarter between 2010 and 2020. The town has a large warehouse and distribution district next to Indianapolis International Airport.
That split makes Plainfield the strongest commercial fence market on the west side. The town's rules for commercial property are different from its rules for homes — a commercial lot cannot have a fence in the front yard at all, while a home can. So a fence project here is really two projects under one town, and the commercial side is where the long runs and the gate work are. Above the Rest Fence builds fences for homes and businesses in Plainfield, and free estimates mean we read the lot and the rule that applies to it first.
Commercial and Industrial Fencing in Plainfield
On commercial property in Plainfield, a fence is not allowed in the front yard at all, and 72 inches is allowed at the side and rear. Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire and similar materials are not permitted on any property — residential or commercial. So perimeter security on a warehouse or distribution site here comes from the fence and gate design, not from wire on top.
That points to commercial fence as the overview, commercial chain link for long runs, security fencing for restricted sites, gate automation for controlled vehicle entry, and temporary fencing for a job site or a lot between tenants.
The no-wire rule means the fence height, the picket or mesh design, and the gate carry the security load. A tall, well-built fence with a controlled gate is the answer the town allows where a strand of barbed wire is not.
Home Fences
On the residential side, no building permit is required for a residential fence. Residential heights are 48 inches in the front and 72 inches at the side and rear, so a backyard privacy fence fits well within the side and rear limit.
See the fence rules for every town we serve for how Plainfield compares with its neighbors. Ask the Plainfield Department of Development Services at 317-754-5376.
Easements and Corner Lots
A fence must not block or interfere with an easement's intended use, and must not obstruct the vision triangle on a corner lot. On a warehouse lot that may mean keeping a fence line out of a drainage path; on a home corner lot it means keeping the sight line at the intersection open.
What We Build for Homes
For Plainfield homes we build privacy fences, wood, vinyl, and fence repair for the older fences coming due. See the service pages for what each one does.
Before We Dig
Call 811. Indiana law requires notice to Indiana 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Property lines. We do not survey — a licensed professional surveyor marks property lines in Indiana.
HOA approval. HOA approval is the homeowner's to get, on top of the town's rules.
Plainfield on the Map
Plainfield Fence Questions
Does Plainfield require a fence permit for a home?
No. No building permit is required for a residential fence. Ask the Plainfield Department of Development Services at 317-754-5376 if you want the town to confirm your project.
How tall can a residential fence be in Plainfield?
Residential heights are 48 inches in the front and 72 inches at the side and rear. Ask the Plainfield Department of Development Services at 317-754-5376.
Can a commercial property have a fence in the front yard in Plainfield?
No. On commercial property a fence is not allowed in the front yard. 72 inches is allowed at the side and rear.
Is barbed wire allowed on a Plainfield property?
No. Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire and similar materials are not permitted on any property. Perimeter security on a commercial site comes from the fence and gate design, not from wire on top.
Where does a fence have to stay clear in Plainfield?
A fence must not block or interfere with an easement's intended use, and must not obstruct the vision triangle on a corner lot.
What commercial fencing do you build in Plainfield?
We build commercial chain link, security fencing, automated gates and temporary fencing for the warehouse and distribution sites in Plainfield. See the commercial fence page for the full range.
Do you fence homes and businesses in Plainfield?
Yes. The same company fences homes and businesses in Plainfield, and the town's rules for commercial property are different from its rules for homes.