What Dakota Fence does

Dakota Fence, founded in 1972 in Fargo, North Dakota, is a privately held, family-owned specialty fence contractor operating as part of the diversified DFC Company conglomerate. The company designs, fabricates, and installs full-line fencing and gate solutions for residential homeowners, commercial and government entities, oil and gas operators in the Bakken region, athletic facilities, correctional institutions, and construction or event sites requiring temporary enclosures. Its product portfolio spans vinyl, aluminum, steel, wood (Western Red Cedar), chain link, composite (Trex), and molded fencing, alongside a proprietary Dakota Gate single-track aluminum cantilever slide gate product line capable of spans up to 50 feet, custom metal fabrication services performed by in-house certified welders, and a DIY materials channel for self-install customers.

The company generates revenue primarily through professional installation services (quoted project contracts), materials sales to DIY customers and contractors, custom gate and metal fabrication projects, and fence repair work for both Dakota Fence-installed and competitor-installed fences. All pricing is quote-based with free project assessments, supported by consumer financing partnerships with North Star Bank and Regions Bank. Go-to-market combines direct field sales via site-visit estimators, inside phone sales across multiple local numbers, and physical showroom/warehouse locations across North Dakota (West Fargo HQ, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Williston) and Minnesota (Brooklyn Park). Dakota Fence does not use subcontractors for installation, maintaining company-employed crews and certified welders across its six regional locations, and cross-promotes with sister companies under the DFC Company umbrella including Town & Country Fence, ISP, Park & Play USA, Dakota Playground, and Stadium Steve.

Name

Dakota Fence

Legal name

Dakota Fence

Website

https://dakotafence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dakota Fence is a family-owned, full-line fence specialty contractor founded in 1972 serving residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across North Dakota and Minnesota through six regional offices, with in-house installation crews, custom metal fabrication, and a proprietary Dakota Gate product line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing services and specialty contracting

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB), Post, Footing & Foundation Work for Outdoor Structures (HSAIAJAL)

Keywords

• Commercial fence installation
• Residential fencing services
• Custom gate fabrication
• Specialty fence contractor
• Fence repair and replacement

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fence Installation Services: Full-service fence installation for residential and commercial projects including site assessment, permitting assistance, and professional installation by company-employed crews (no subcontractors). Revenue generated through project quotes and contracts.
2. Fence Materials Sales: Sale of fence materials (vinyl, aluminum, composite, wood, chain link, steel, molded) to DIY customers and contractors. Materials-only sales without installation services.
3. Custom Gate Manufacturing: Custom gate fabrication including Dakota Gates brand products, cantilever pipe gates, and bespoke custom gates to specification. Revenue from both commercial and residential projects.
4. Fence Repair Services: Repair services for existing fences regardless of original purchase source. Assessment visits and repair work for swing gates, broken posts, weather damage, and fence modifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dakota Fence sells and installs residential and commercial fencing systems across vinyl, aluminum, composite, cedar wood, chain link, steel, and molded materials, along with custom and proprietary gates, fence repair, metal fabrication, pet kennels, and residential playsets. Installations are performed by company-employed crews with no subcontracting, supported by in-house certified-welder fabrication, serving projects from small homeowner yards to large industrial oil-field and correctional sites in the Dakotas/Minnesota region.

Product overview

Dakota Fence is a family-owned fencing company (since 1972, now under DFC Company parent) offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial fencing products and related services. The core product portfolio spans multiple fencing materials including Vinyl (including Molded texture variants), Aluminum (ornamental/residential and commercial), Steel (Ameristar ornamental), Wood (Western Red Cedar), Chain Link (residential and commercial galvanized/vinyl coated), and Composite (Trex eco-friendly). Gate products include proprietary Dakota Gates (aluminum cantilever slide gates), Custom Gates, Cantilever Pipe gates, and Gate Operators. Supporting services include Fence Repair, Metal Fabrication, Pet & Dog Kennels, Residential Playsets (via Park & Play USA), DIY Materials sales, and specialized Commercial offerings for Athletic Fields, Dumpster Enclosures, Security/Prison facilities, Oil Fields, and Temporary Fencing. The company positions itself as a full-line fence contractor serving projects from small residential to large-scale commercial installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dakota Gates: A single track aluminum cantilever slide gate designed for commercial use, exclusively at Dakota Fence. Features a custom extruded gate track combining structural support elements with the track into one piece, allowing for fully welded aluminum cantilever slide gates free of bolting and splices for gates up to 50 feet in length.

Products and services

• Residential Fencing Full-installation and DIY fencing solutions for homeowners, covering aluminum, chain link, composite, steel, vinyl, wood, and molded materials for yards, pools, pets, and privacy.
• Commercial Fencing Commercial fencing solutions for businesses, government agencies, and industrial operators, including chain link perimeter, athletic field, temporary construction, oil field, prison/correctional, and steel ornamental installations.
• Gates Gate solutions including proprietary Dakota Gates (aluminum cantilever slide gate), custom gates, cantilever pipe gates, and gate operators for automated residential and commercial access control.
• Dakota Gate Proprietary single-track aluminum cantilever slide gate with custom extruded track combining structural support and track into one piece, structural grade 6061 aluminum framework, fully welded construction available up to 50 feet in length.
• Fence Repair Repair and replacement service for weather damage, broken posts, swing gate repair/replacement, cosmetic repairs, and full fence removal/replacement on Dakota Fence and non-customer installations.
• Metal Fabrication Custom metal structure fabrication including stairs, railings, custom fencing, custom gates, and special projects, performed by in-house certified welders capable of cutting, rolling, and bending steel or aluminum.
• Pet & Dog Kennels Durable pet containment fencing and kennels in multiple sizes to keep pets secure while allowing them to run on the property.
• Residential Playsets Outdoor children's playsets combining structural wood inside vinyl PVC coating with stainless steel brackets and hardware, offered through sister company Park & Play USA.
• DIY Fence Materials Material-only sales for do-it-yourself homeowners, including complete fence lines across vinyl, aluminum, composite, wood, chain link, steel, and molded materials with instructions for self-installation, available for pickup at the Fargo warehouse.
• Temporary Fencing Short-term fence rental and installation for construction sites, material/equipment containment, tournaments, street fairs, private parties, and group functions, with on-site delivery and removal included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gates up to 50 feet in length with fully welded construction
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• CatalystcoreTechnology or IntegrationCatalyst is a supplier of premium vinyl fencing materials to Dakota Fence. Dakota Fence serves as a distributor/install provider for Catalyst vinyl products in their service territory.
• TrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrex is a leading manufacturer of composite fencing materials. Dakota Fence offers Trex composite fencing products made from 95% recycled materials. Trex composite features interlocking picket design and carries a 25-year residential limited warranty.
• Alta Forest ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationAlta Forest Products supplies wood materials, specifically Western Red Cedar used by Dakota Fence for residential wood fencing. Cedar offers natural resistance to rot and infestation.
• AmeristarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmeristar is a supplier of ornamental steel and aluminum fencing. Dakota Fence uses Ameristar products for both residential and commercial steel fencing applications, featuring ornamental designs and limited lifetime warranties.
• DFC CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFC Company is the parent holding company for Dakota Fence and 10 other operating companies including 3D Specialties, Dakota Playground, Sign Solutions USA, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, International Security Products, DFC Property Management, Dakota Unlimited, Stadium Steve, and West River Striping.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Town & Country Fence: Direct sister-company peer under the DFC Company umbrella, providing full-line residential and commercial fence installation with materials sales. Identical operating model, customer base, and product portfolio as Dakota Fence, just in different territories.
• International Security Products (ISP): Another DFC Company sibling focused on security and high-security fencing products. Shares parent ownership, material sourcing relationships, and customer overlap with Dakota Fence on commercial and correctional installations.
• Long Fence Company: Family-owned full-service fence and outdoor structures contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic region with residential and commercial installations. Similar multi-decade operating history, in-house crews, and mix of fence types as Dakota Fence.
• Viking Fence & Deck: Regional full-line fence and deck installation contractor with company-employed crews serving multiple U.S. markets. Comparable business model of directly employed installation teams and a broad residential/commercial product mix.
• Aegis Fence Company: Commercial and industrial fence contractor specializing in security, correctional, and high-security perimeter fencing. Shares Dakota Fence's security/prison and large-gate commercial segment focus and custom metal fabrication capabilities.
• Baber Fence Company: Multi-location commercial fence installer serving the Southwestern U.S. with a similar product breadth across chain link, ornamental iron, and access control. Comparable service-and-installation model for commercial customers.
• Academy Fence Company: Multi-generational commercial and residential fence contractor on the U.S. East Coast offering comparable services including custom gates, access control, and a mix of fence materials with in-house installation.

Broad incumbents

• Master Halco: Largest fence product distributor and installer in North America, with a broad footprint across residential and commercial fencing. Serves as both a competitor for installation work and a benchmark for distribution scale and product breadth.
• Ameristar Fence Products: Major U.S. manufacturer of ornamental steel and aluminum fencing that supplies Dakota Fence as a vendor. Comparable end market in commercial and ornamental residential fencing, though positioned upstream as a manufacturer rather than installer.

Others

• Trex Company: Composite fencing and decking manufacturer that supplies Dakota Fence. Thematically adjacent as a premium fencing material brand and installer channel partner, though not a direct installation competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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