SOUTHFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY
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Homes & Offices
Fence Installation in Southfield, MI
Behind Southfield's office towers along Northwestern Highway and the Lodge sit quiet neighborhoods of 1950s and 1960s ranches and colonials, many on wooded lots along branches of the Rouge River. We build privacy fences for those homes and secure, good-looking fencing for the businesses nearby.
Homes & Light Commercial
Southfield Permit Filed
42″ Frost-Line Posts
Wooded-Lot Layouts
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SOUTHFIELD FENCE SYSTEMS
Fences for Southfield Ranches, Colonials and Office Lots
Residential streets and commercial properties share the same city here, so we build both. These are the four systems we install, all on 42-inch footings.
Backyard Privacy
Vinyl Fencing
6ft Virgin PVC Privacy
Southfield homeowners near busy mile roads use 6-foot vinyl to screen traffic and neighbors. It holds its color and needs no stain.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Colors:
White, Tan, Woodgrain
Rails:
Aluminum reinforced
Best For:
Screening, privacy
Blocks sightlines from the road
Wooded Lots
Cedar Wood Fencing
Shadowbox & Board-on-Board
On tree-filled lots near the Rouge, cedar blends into the landscape and can be fitted around trunks and roots more easily than rigid panels.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Wood:
Western Red Cedar
Styles:
Shadowbox, Board-on-Board
Best For:
Natural settings
Custom-fit around trees
Offices & Fronts
Ornamental Aluminum
Residential & Commercial Grade
Black aluminum gives office entrances, places of worship and front yards a clean, secure edge without a prison look. Also our pool fence.
Heights:
3ft to 6ft
Finish:
Black or bronze
Gates:
Self-closing available
Best For:
Frontage, pools
Commercial frontage ready
Security
Chain Link Fencing
Galvanized & Black
For parking areas, dumpster enclosures, utility yards and residential dog runs, chain link is the durable, economical choice.
Heights:
4ft to 8ft
Finish:
Galvanized or black
Gates:
Walk, drive, slide
Best For:
Lots, enclosures, pets
Privacy slats available
NEARBY CITIES
Southfield-Area Communities We Serve
Southfield sits at the center of the south Oakland suburbs. These surrounding cities are on our regular routes.
Lathrup Village
Small city surrounded by Southfield, with brick colonials on generous lots.
BUILDING IN SOUTHFIELD
Rouge River Lots, Busy Mile Roads and Business Frontage
Southfield's residential neighborhoods are mostly midcentury ranches, split-levels and colonials on comfortable suburban lots, many with large trees and some backing onto the wooded Rouge River corridors. Lots along those ravines can slope, stay damp and have easement areas we need to keep clear. Homes that back onto a mile road or a commercial strip are the ones that call us most, usually for a solid 6-foot fence to block headlights and foot traffic.
Commercial work brings different needs: secure gates, enclosures for dumpsters and equipment, and attractive frontage that matches the building. Residential or commercial, every post goes 42 inches deep in concrete. Most Metro Detroit cities limit front-yard fences to about 3-4 feet; we confirm your property's rules with the Southfield building department before quoting, and we prepare the site plan the city needs for commercial jobs.
SOUTHFIELD PLANNING FACTORS
Residential
Commercial
Typical Lot
Size and layout
Suburban, treed
Office, lot, strip
Housing Era
Most common
1950s–1970s
Mixed
Common Styles
What we build most
Vinyl, cedar privacy
Aluminum, chain link
Permit
City building dept.
Filed by us
Site plan by us
Frost Depth
Post setting
42″ in concrete
42″ in concrete
SOUTHFIELD PROJECT FLOW
Getting a Southfield Fence Approved and Installed
Most homes are built in one to three days. Commercial jobs are scheduled around your hours.
01
Step 1
Site Visit & Quote
We measure, note trees, slopes and easements, and give you a line-item quote for residential or commercial spec.
Trees and slopes mapped
Easements checked
Written itemized price
PAPERWORK MANAGED
02
Step 2
Permit & Miss Dig
We draw the plot or site plan, file with the City of Southfield and call in Miss Dig 811 before any digging.
Plot or site plan
City permit filed
Utilities staked
03
Step 3
Build & Final Check
Posts go 42 inches deep, the fence and gates go up, and we walk it with you or your facilities manager.
Frost-line footings
Gates and locks tested
Site cleaned
Managing a Southfield Property?
We quote dumpster enclosures, perimeter chain link and aluminum frontage. Call (734) 977-0554.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Southfield Fence Questions
For Southfield homeowners and property managers.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Southfield?
Yes, plan on one for homes and businesses. We confirm the requirement with the city building department and file it, including a site plan for commercial properties.
My house backs onto a busy road. What fence works best?
A solid 6-foot vinyl or board-on-board cedar fence, where your lot allows that height. It blocks headlights and sightlines. We confirm the allowed height before quoting.
Can you build on a lot near the Rouge River?
Usually. We check for floodplain or easement limits first, keep posts out of restricted areas and recommend materials that tolerate damp ground.
Do you build dumpster enclosures and commercial fencing?
Yes. We build chain link with privacy slats, wood or vinyl enclosures, perimeter fencing and ornamental aluminum frontage for light-commercial properties.
How much does a privacy fence cost in Southfield?
Most 6-foot residential privacy fences land between about $30 and $55 per linear foot installed. Commercial pricing depends on height, gates and access. You get an exact itemized quote after the site visit.
FREE SOUTHFIELD QUOTE
Request a Southfield Fence Quote
Home or business, send us the address and the goal. We measure, check the city's rules and give you an exact written price.
PREFER TO CALL DIRECTLY?
Speak directly with our estimating desk for quick questions or emergency repairs.
Residential and light-commercial
Southfield permit and Miss Dig handled
Workmanship warranty on every install
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