Temporary Fencing in Indianapolis
A temporary fence closes a site for a stretch without putting posts in the ground for good. Within 50 miles of Indianapolis 46256, we set temporary fence for construction sites, events, and properties between tenants or mid-renovation. Temporary fencing is available for homes and businesses. Free estimates mean we look at the site and the surface before anyone commits to panels or posts.
Who Needs It
Construction and demolition sites. A closed perimeter keeps a site closed to foot traffic and meets the site safety rule that calls for it.
Events. A fenced perimeter guides foot traffic, secures equipment, and closes off areas that are not part of the event.
A property between tenants. A vacant lot or a building between tenants gets a temporary fence to keep it closed and deter trespass.
A yard or pool mid-renovation. While a permanent fence is down for a pool or a yard project, a temporary fence closes the gap.
Panels or Posts
Free-standing panels on stands. Chain-link panels on weighted stands sit on the surface and need no post holes. They suit pavement, a lot that cannot be dug, and a short job where moving the fence is part of the plan.
Chain link on driven posts. Posts driven into the ground hold chain link taut and take wind and weather better than a free-standing panel. They suit dirt, grass, and a longer job where the fence stays up through the season.
The surface and the length of the job decide which one fits. A panel job on pavement goes up and comes down fast; a post job holds through weather but leaves holes when it comes out.
What to Tell Us
The footage of the run, how long the fence stays up, where the vehicle and foot gates go, the ground surface, and whether screening is wanted. A gate for trucks and a gate for foot traffic are not the same opening, so the gate locations matter as much as the footage.
With those answers we can plan the fence, the gates, and the bracing for the wind load before anyone commits to a setup. A screened run catches wind where an open chain link run lets it through, and that difference changes what holds the fence up.
Wind
A screened temporary fence catches wind like a sail. A panel on a stand tips over in a gust that an open chain link panel shrugs off, so a screened run needs weight on the stands, bracing at the corners, or posts instead of stands. An open chain link run lets wind through and stays up with less support.
A fence that blows over is a fence that fails the job it was put up to do. Plan for the wind load up front, and the fence stays where it was set. To talk through a job, 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 commercial chain link and commercial fencing pages for more.
Temporary Fence Questions
Panel or chain link - which temporary fence do I need?
Free-standing panels on stands suit pavement and short jobs because no post holes are dug. Chain link on driven posts suits dirt and a longer job because the posts hold the fence through wind and weather.
Can temporary fence be screened?
Yes, but a screened fence catches wind and needs weight or bracing to stay up. Tell us if screening is wanted and we plan for the wind load.
What do I tell you to get a temporary fence?
The footage, how long it stays, where vehicle and foot gates go, the ground surface, and whether screening is wanted. With that we can plan the fence and the gates.
Do homes and businesses get the same temporary fence?
Yes. The same company fences homes, businesses, and job sites. See the commercial fencing page for the fence systems and the commercial chain link page for the material.
Where We Work
We build and repair fences for homes and businesses within about 50 miles of Indianapolis 46256.