We fence commercial properties in Boston and the nearby towns: parking lots, loading areas, storage yards, multi-family buildings, schools and job sites. Most commercial work here is black or galvanized chain link, ornamental steel or aluminum along the street side, and gates sized for the vehicles that use them.
Boston lots are tight, and that shapes the job. Fence lines often run along a sidewalk, a shared driveway or a neighbor's wall, plows push snow against them all winter, and road salt is hard on bare steel. We choose coated or galvanized materials for that reason, set gate posts deeper and heavier than line posts, and plan where the snow will go before we set the line.
Security fencing is about the weak points more than the height. We look at where a vehicle or a person would actually get in: the gate, the corners, the gap under the fence and any spot where something can be stacked against it. Then we quote the fence, the gates and the hardware as separate lines so you can see what each part costs.
Commercial fencing in Boston: common questions
Do commercial fences in Boston need a permit?
Often yes. Permits go through the Inspectional Services Department, and height, location and whether the fence fronts a street all matter. Buildings in a historic district also need design approval. We check what applies to your address before we quote.
Can you work while the business stays open?
Usually. We plan the work in sections so a driveway or a loading area is not closed longer than it has to be, and we can put up temporary fence panels to keep the site closed overnight while the permanent fence goes in.
What kind of gate do we need?
It depends on the opening and how often it is used. A swing gate is the simplest where there is room for it to open. A slide gate suits a tight lot or a sloped driveway. Either one can be fitted with an operator, a keypad or a remote. Tell us what vehicles use the entrance and we size the gate and the posts to match.
How it works
- Free site visit: we walk the line, measure and note gates, slopes and obstacles.
- Written quote: fence, gates, hardware and removal of any old fence listed separately.
- Permits and Dig Safe: we check the rules for the address and place the dig notice before any digging.
- Install and clean-up: scheduled around your hours where possible.