Long Fence

What Long Fence does

Long Fence is a family-owned full-service fence and outdoor living contractor founded in 1945 in Washington, D.C. and currently in its fifth generation of family ownership under President/CEO Mike Ritter and owner Barbara "Bobbie Lee" Long Ritter. The company designs, fabricates, and installs fencing, decking, railings, gates, patios, and awnings for residential, commercial, and government clients across the Mid-Atlantic (DMV and Philadelphia), with coast-to-coast capability for large-scale government projects. Its commercial and government division supplies K-4 through K-12 rated anti-crash perimeter systems, bollards, guardrails, DOT-spec guardrail, and access control gates, supported by an in-house metal fabrication plant that uses plasma, laser, and water cutting processes to produce custom ornamental iron and specialty metal products.

The company's core technology includes the proprietary Long Environmental Systems prefabricated chain link panels, LongScape patio systems, and the Long Iron custom ironwork line with baked-on powder-coated finish. It maintains EPA Lead Safe RRP certification and K-rated security certifications that gate-keep regulated segments. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, quote-driven installation sales (one-time) with pricing floors near $4,975 for fences and $6,475 for decks under promotional 25% discounts, plus a temporary fence rental division providing transactional recurring revenue and a Wells Fargo financing referral stream. The company also pursues recurring repair service revenue across fence, deck, railing, and patio categories.

Long Fence operates five East Coast locations (Capitol Heights MD headquarters, Ijamsville MD, Odenton MD, Chantilly VA, and Phoenixville PA) and employs 101–250 people. Customer segments include residential homeowners (privacy, security, pet, pool, decorative fencing and outdoor living upgrades), commercial and industrial businesses (perimeter security, access control, temporary fencing for construction sites), government and municipal agencies (parks, pools, highways, critical infrastructure), and agricultural operations (livestock, vineyard, deer fencing). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and there is no institutional equity ownership; the company is privately held by the Long family.

Name

Long Fence

Legal name

Long Fence Company, Inc.

Website

https://longfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Long Fence is a family-owned full-service fence, deck, and outdoor living contractor serving residential, commercial, and government clients across the Mid-Atlantic region with coast-to-coast government project capabilities. Founded in 1945, it operates five East Coast locations with in-house custom metal fabrication and K-rated security system capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fence and Outdoor Living Contractor Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deck Design & New Deck Construction (HSAIAJAE), Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB), Fence Panel & Picket Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAD), Deck Board & Joist Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAA), Privacy Screens, Lattice & Windbreak Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Fence installation services
• Perimeter security fencing
• Outdoor living construction
• Custom ornamental ironwork
• Government fencing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Capitol Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fence and Perimeter Security Product Sales and Installation: One-time sale and professional installation of residential and commercial fencing, gates, bollards, railings, guardrails, and access control systems. Revenue is generated per project based on scope, materials, and labor.
2. Deck, Porch, and Outdoor Living Construction: One-time sale and installation of decks, porches, gazebos, screened porches, sunrooms, patios, awnings, and pergolas. Revenue is project-based with design, permitting, and installation services included.
3. Temporary Fence and Equipment Leasing: Lease of temporary fencing products including portable panels, pedestrian barricades, water barricades, anti-climb panels, and privacy screens for construction sites and events.
4. Financing Referrals: Long Fence refers customers to Wells Fargo for financing and earns referral income or commissions on financed transactions. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. provides approved credit financing.
5. Fence and Outdoor Structure Repair Services: Repair services for all fence types, decks, railings, and related structures, billed per job based on scope of repair work needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Long Fence is a full-service fence and outdoor living contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs residential, commercial, and government fencing, decks, patios, gates, railings, guardrails, and related structures. It operates its own custom metal fabrication plant for ornamental iron and specialty metals and delivers projects across the Mid-Atlantic residentially and nationwide for government and commercial clients. Additional offerings include temporary fence rental, fence and outdoor structure repair services, and customer financing through a Wells Fargo partnership.

Product overview

Long Fence is a family-owned outdoor living contractor founded in 1945, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fencing, decking, railing, patio, and commercial security products. The company's core offerings span residential fence installation (aluminum, vinyl, chain link, wood, ornamental iron, privacy, pet, and pool fences), residential deck and porch construction (composite, vinyl, wood decks, gazebos, screened porches, sunrooms), gate systems (walk gates, driveway gates, automated gates), railing and ironwork services, and LongScape patio installations. The commercial division provides perimeter security fencing with K-rated systems (K-4 to K-12), commercial gates (anti-crash, barrier arm, cantilever slide, overhead track, swing, vertical lift), guardrail installation for DOT projects, and government fencing services including bollards, barbed wire, and temporary fencing. The product line also includes specialized offerings such as agricultural fencing, masonry services, security cages, utility enclosures, and accessories like retractable awnings, pergolas, trellises, and pavers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ambassador Series™: Ornamental iron fence product line
• Heritage Series™
• Ornamental Solid Iron
• LongScape™
• Long® Iron

Products and services

• Residential Fence Installation Full-service residential fence installation offering aluminum, vinyl, chain link, wood, ornamental iron, privacy, pet, and pool fence options for homeowners in the D.C. metro, Maryland, Virginia, and Philadelphia markets. Includes free in-home estimates, design, permitting, and professional installation.
• Residential Deck and Porch Construction Design and installation of residential decks, porches, gazebos, screened porches, and sunrooms in composite, vinyl, or wood materials. Includes raised platform decks, two-story decks, multi-level decks, vinyl sunrooms with energy-efficient windows, and removable screen options.
• LongScape Patio Installation Proprietary LongScape patio installation using architectural pavers in various shapes and colors with custom features including steps, walls, planters, and lighting. Designed for residential driveways, walkways, and patios.
• Residential Gate Installation Installation of residential walk gates, garden gates, driveway gates, and pool gates with various latch and lock options including child-safe pool latches. Includes manual and automated (motorized) driveway gates in swing or center-opening configurations controlled from inside the house or car.
• Residential Ironworks and Railings Custom decorative ironwork and railings including safety rails, handrails, stair rails, window guards, and security/storm doors fabricated in-house with powder-coated finish. Handrails available in aluminum, iron, and vinyl materials compliant with local safety regulations.
• Commercial Fence Installation Commercial perimeter security and access control fencing for business, industry, and government clients nationwide. Includes chain link, iron, wood, vinyl, and specialty welded wire commercial fencing, with K-rated security systems (K-4 through K-12) for government and critical infrastructure projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Google Rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 797 customer reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frederick Fence Company: Maryland-based full-service fence and outdoor structures contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic residential and commercial markets. Direct competitor in the DMV/Frederick region with overlapping product lines (residential fencing, decks, commercial security).
• Hercules Fence: Virginia-based commercial and residential fence contractor serving the greater DC metro area. Comparable in customer mix (residential, commercial, government) and product depth (chain link, ornamental iron, security fencing).

Broad incumbents

• Master Halco: One of North America's largest fence product distributors and manufacturers, supplying chain link, ornamental iron, vinyl, and wood systems to fence contractors including regional installers. A supplier-and-occasional-installer competitor to Long Fence's product breadth.
• Ameristar Fence Products: Major North American manufacturer of ornamental iron, aluminum, and high-security (anti-ram) fence systems used in commercial and government perimeter applications. Comparable to Long Fence's K-rated and ornamental iron product lines at the system/specification layer.
• Cornerstone Building Brands: Large diversified building products manufacturer producing fencing, siding, and exterior building solutions across residential and commercial channels. Overlaps with Long Fence in vinyl fencing, access control gates, and commercial perimeter solutions at scale.

Emerging players

• Fortress Building Products: Manufacturer of outdoor living products including ornamental steel and aluminum fencing, railing, and decking. Comparable to Long Fence's outdoor living and ornamental product lines, increasingly competing in the same commercial specification projects.

Others

• Trex Company: Leading manufacturer of composite decking and railing systems installed by contractors including fence/deck builders like Long Fence. Not a direct competitor but a key product supplier and category-defining brand in the same outdoor living purchase decision.
• AZEK Company: Manufacturer of composite decking, trim, and outdoor living products. Supplier and indirect competitor to Long Fence's deck and patio offerings through branded decking systems installed by regional deck builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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