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Fence Company in Forest Park, IL
Forest Park packs a lot of living into just 2.4 square miles. It's the western end of the Blue Line, home to the shops and restaurants along Madison Street, and a village whose history is woven into the landscape itself. Much of its limited land is occupied by historic cemetery grounds and the Des Plaines River along the western edge. That leaves a compact residential core of closely spaced city lots, alleys tucked behind garages, and homes with neighbors just a few steps away. It's a wonderful place to own a home, but that close-knit layout also calls for a fence that's designed with tighter spaces and neighboring properties in mind.
First Fence Company is a family-owned fence contractor based just up the road in Hillside, and we've been designing and installing fences throughout Chicagoland since 1989. On a Forest Park lot, precise measurements, careful attention to property lines, and making sure the finished side faces the right direction aren't minor details, they're essential to getting the job done right. Whether you need a complete fence installation, a single gate, or repairs after a tough Chicago winter, we'll help you find the right solution for your yard, your needs, and your budget.
Ready to get started? Call us at 708-547-7555 or request a free fence quote in Forest Park, IL today.
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Residential Fences in Forest Park
As a residential fence contractor, we carry more than 100 styles of fencing, so the real question is which material fits how you live and how your lot sits. Here's a quick tour of the options our fence installers work with most.
Wood Fences (Western Red Cedar)
For a classic, warm, private wood fence, we install Western Red Cedar. It stands up beautifully to Chicago's freeze-and-thaw seasons, takes stain well, and gives you that solid, timeless look homeowners picture when they think of a backyard fence. On Forest Park's close-set lots, our wood fence installers pay special attention to keeping panels plumb and lines straight where two properties nearly meet.
Vinyl (PVC) Fences
Vinyl is for the homeowner who doesn't want to maintain the fence as it requires no staining, no sealing, and no repainting, just an occasional rinse with the hose. Our vinyl fencing comes in privacy styles and semi-private looks and holds its color. As one of the go-to vinyl fence companies in the area, we'll walk you through the styles that suit your home.
Aluminum Fences
Aluminum fencing gives you an elegant, open, wrought-iron look without the upkeep. It won't rust, it keeps sightlines open so a small yard still feels roomy, and it's a natural fit around gardens, front walks, and pool areas. Our aluminum fence installation pairs nicely with Forest Park's mix of vintage and updated homes.
Chain Link Fences
Practical, durable, and budget-friendly, a chain link fence is a dependable way to define a yard, secure a dog run, or enclose a side lot. It's low-maintenance and long-lasting, and it can be galvanized or vinyl-coated in black or green to blend into the landscaping. Homeowners looking for chain link fence contractors who'll do effective work on a tight lot are in the right place.
Composite Fences
Composite blends the look of wood with the low maintenance of modern materials. It resists rot, insects, moisture, and fading, and it's built to last with very little fuss, a strong middle ground for homeowners who love the wood look but not the seasonal work. A composite fence is a great long-term choice for a home you plan to stay in.
Ornamental Steel Fences
For a stronger, more substantial version of the open picket look, ornamental steel adds real security and a refined architectural presence. It's a handsome choice for framing a front yard or entry.
Iron Fences
For timeless character, a custom wrought iron fence brings detail and permanence that suits older, architecturally distinctive homes. We can match hardware and design elements to the style of your house.
Custom-Designed Fences
Have something specific in mind? Our fence builders design and build custom fences, mixing materials, heights, and details to fit your property exactly. If you can picture it, let's talk it through.
Commercial Fence Installation in Forest Park
Forest Park is as much a business town as a residential one, the Madison Street corridor, the Roosevelt Road shops, and the industrial pockets near the rail and expressway all have their own fencing needs. As a commercial fence company, First Fence handles projects from a single storefront enclosure to a full property perimeter, and we schedule the work to keep your operation running.
Commercial Chain Link & Security Fencing
The workhorse of commercial fencing, chain link is strong, cost-effective, and excellent for perimeters, storage yards, and controlled areas. We can add privacy slats, top rail, and gauge options to match your security needs.
Ornamental Steel Security Fencing
When a business wants security that still looks polished from the street, ornamental steel delivers both. It's a fit for offices, multi-family properties, and customer-facing frontages along Madison Street.
Industrial & Recreational Fencing
Heavier-duty systems for industrial sites, utility areas, and recreational spaces, built with commercial-grade materials and hardware made to take daily use.
Privacy Screening & Dumpster Enclosures
Practical solutions for screening equipment, refuse areas, and back-of-house spaces so a property stays clean and compliant.
Access Control & Automated Gates
For controlled entry, we install gate systems and automated gates that manage vehicle and pedestrian access, a smart addition for lots that back onto alleys or shared drives.
Because commercial and industrial properties in Forest Park are allowed a taller fence than residential properties, there's room to tailor a solution. For commercial fence installation in Forest Park, IL, call 708-547-7555 for a detailed proposal.
Specialty Fences
Pool Fencing
If you have a pool, safety comes first. We install pool-code-compliant fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates designed to help keep children and pets away from the water. In Forest Park, pool enclosure requirements are handled as part of the swimming pool permit process rather than as a separate fence permit, and we'll build to those standards. When there's an inspection deadline in play, tell us up front so we can plan around it.
Puppy Pickets & Dog-Friendly Fencing
Closing off the yard so the dog can be outside without a leash is one of the most common reasons Forest Park homeowners call us. We add puppy pickets to reduce gap spacing for smaller dogs, reinforce the bottom of the fence for diggers, and choose heights that suit your dog with secure, self-latching gates that stay shut.
Custom Wood Structures
In addition to fences, our woodworking team builds pergolas, trellises, and custom accents that extend the look of your fence into the rest of your outdoor space.
Custom Gates
A gate gets used every day, so it should swing true and latch cleanly for years. We build and install custom pedestrian and driveway gates matched to your fence and hardware.
Fence Repair & Replacement
Not every fence needs to be replaced. Sometimes a leaning post, a sagging gate, or a few damaged boards is all that stands between you and a functional fence. Wind and winter are hard on Chicagoland fences, and after a storm, we're often out assessing posts that have shifted or panels that have taken a hit.
If a fence repair will hold and give you real value, that's what we'll recommend. If the smarter long-term move is a fence replacement, we'll tell you that too and explain why. We handle post resetting, panel and board swaps, gate and hardware fixes, and full section replacement. Prefer to spread a larger project out? We can often phase the work so it fits your timeline.
For dependable fence repair in Forest Park, IL, reach out and we'll take a look.
Permits & Forest Park Fence Code
A little planning up front keeps a project smooth. Forest Park requires a permit to build a fence, and the village has a few rules worth knowing before you start.
- Height: On residential property (or property used for a mix of residential and commercial), fences are limited to 6 feet. Property used solely for commercial or industrial purposes may go up to 8 feet, one reason it's worth confirming your property's classification when you're planning a business enclosure.
- Finished side out: Forest Park's code is emphatic on this point: the finished side of the fence must face away from your property, with the posts and framing on your side. On lots where neighbors sit close together, this rule matters, and it's how we build by default, so your fence looks its best from the street and from next door.
- Corner and alley lots: On corner lots, fencing must preserve a clear line of sight near the intersection, and many Forest Park properties back onto alleys, which can affect how the rear of the lot is measured. We'll factor both into your layout.
- Prohibited fencing: Barbed wire and electrically charged fences aren't permitted along streets, alleys, and public spaces in the village.
First Fence can help you prepare the drawings, plat of survey, and material details for your fence. As the property owner, you'll submit the application and obtain the permit yourself, since it's issued in your name.
(Fence codes are updated from time to time. We confirm current height, setback, and permit requirements with the Village of Forest Park before every installation, so your project is built right the first time.)
Why Forest Park Homeowners and Businesses Choose First Fence
Since 1989, First Fence Company has grown into one of Chicagoland's most recognized fence companies. Forest Park is practically in our backyard, and we treat every project that way. With more than 100 styles, quality materials, and installers who take pride in lasting work, we're confident we're the best fence company for your Forest Park home or business.
You're never just another job to us. From your first call through the final walk-through, we'll keep you in the loop and do the work right.
Call First Fence Company today at 708-547-7555 or request your free estimate online. Let's build something that lasts.
Fencing Services in Forest Park, IL FAQs
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Forest Park?
Yes. The Village of Forest Park requires a permit for fence installation, and your fence must be built to the village's height and construction rules. First Fence can help you prepare the drawings, plat of survey, and material details, but as the property owner, you'll submit the application and obtain the permit yourself, since it's issued in your name.
How tall can my fence be in Forest Park?
Residential fences are generally limited to 6 feet, while property used solely for commercial or industrial purposes may go up to 8 feet. Corner lots also have sight-line rules near intersections. We'll confirm the current requirements for your specific lot during your free estimate.
Which way does the finished side of the fence have to face?
Forest Park requires the finished side to face away from your property, with the posts and supporting framing on your side. It's how we build by default, so your fence looks its best from both sides.
Do you install Western Red Cedar or pressure-treated pine?
We build our wood fences with Western Red Cedar because it holds up beautifully to Chicago weather and takes stain well. If you've been reading about pressure-treated pine, that's a fair question and we're glad to talk it through.
What's the best low-maintenance fence?
If you'd rather not stain, seal, or paint, vinyl (PVC) and aluminum are the two most popular low-maintenance choices. Vinyl gives you solid privacy with an easy hose-down cleanup; aluminum offers a rust-resistant, open look that keeps a smaller yard feeling roomy.
Can you install a fence on a small or alley-facing lot?
Absolutely, it's a lot of what we do in Forest Park. Compact lots, close neighbors, and alley access just call for careful measuring and clean property-line work, which is exactly how our installers approach every job.
Can you repair my fence instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Whether it's a leaning post, a sagging gate, or a few boards damaged in a storm, we'll assess whether a repair will hold or whether replacement is the smarter value, and we handle both.
Do you work on commercial and multi-family properties in Forest Park?
Yes. We install and repair commercial chain link, ornamental steel, security fencing, privacy screening, dumpster enclosures, and automated gates, and we schedule the work to minimize disruption to your business.
Village of Forest Park, Illinois
517 Des Plaines Avenue • Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: 708-366-2323
Website: Village of Forest Park, Illinois
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Materials We Trust
Modern composite fencing that is durable, pest resistant, waterproof, and highly customizable.
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Bufftech vinyl fence is made with carefully selected ingredients designed to increase durability and long-term performance.
Long-lasting PVC and vinyl fences in an array of elegant styles.
D&D sets the standard for secure, easy-to-use fence hardware.
Economy Iron designs, and builds ornamental iron to last a lifetime.
Our metals and coatings are chosen first for their endurance.
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Premium materials for industrial, commercial, and high-security installations.
Enjoy the look of wrought iron fencing without the cost or upkeep.
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