What Eads Fence does

Eads Fence Company is a family-owned fence contractor and outdoor structures provider headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, operating since 1980 under founder and CEO Dale Eads. The company designs, manufactures, and installs fences across four core material categories: aluminum, vinyl, chain link, and wood, spanning residential, commercial, farm/agricultural, and DIY use cases including privacy, pool, security, perimeter, pet containment, deer control, horse, sports complex, and playground fencing. Adjacent service lines include custom decks (Eads DeckWorks), railings and a dedicated Handrail Division with precision masonry anchoring, automated entry gates and operators, custom metal fabrication, professional wood staining and restoration, and fence repair. The company also operates the affiliated Loveland Hardware General Store (a separate retail brand housed on-site since 1901) for hardware, Stihl power tools, and lawn/garden supplies.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation contracts on a quote-based pricing model with three product tiers (Haven premium, Home mid-tier, Harbor affordable), supplemented by DIY materials e-commerce shipped nationwide and retail hardware sales. Go-to-market combines sales-led on-site estimation, direct showroom retail (the largest indoor fence showroom in the Midwest at 8,000 square feet within a 6-acre Cincinnati facility), commercial field sales across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and an enterprise channel for security fencing, temporary construction fencing, and access control. Operations serve the Cincinnati-Dayton-Northern Kentucky Tri-State region plus nationwide DIY shipping, with reported credentials including BBB A+, 4.7-star Google rating across 1,000+ reviews, and 5-star Angi rating. No AI, software, or platform technology is in evidence; the business is fundamentally a regional trade-services and fabrication operation.

Name

Eads Fence

Legal name

Eads Fence Company

Website

https://eadsfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eads Fence Company is a family-owned, 45-year-old fence contractor and outdoor structures provider based in Loveland, Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with aluminum, vinyl, chain link, and wood fencing plus deck, railing, and custom metal fabrication services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAPALAC), Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB), Deck Design & New Deck Construction (HSAIAJAE), Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

Keywords

• Fence installation services
• Residential fencing solutions
• Commercial fencing contractor
• Deck construction services
• DIY fence materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fence Installation Services: Professional fence installation for residential and commercial properties. Covers aluminum, vinyl, wood, and chain link fences with various applications including privacy, pool, security, farm, and decorative fencing.
2. Deck Construction (Eads DeckWorks): Custom deck design and construction services including deck railings and accessories. Professional installation using wood, composite, and vinyl materials.
3. Railing and Handrail Installation: Custom handrail and railing installation services for stairs, decks, and balconies. Code-compliant stair systems with continuous, easy-to-grip handrails meeting Ohio residential and commercial building codes.
4. DIY Materials Sales: Sale of fencing materials to do-it-yourself customers. Products include aluminum fence materials, chain link, vinyl, wood, deer fence, split rail, bamboo, and related hardware. Materials sold by the job, truckload, or delivered nationwide.
5. Fence Repair and Maintenance: Repair services for wood, vinyl, aluminum fences and gates. Includes fixing rotted posts, damaged panels, broken pickets, cracked vinyl, bent aluminum pickets, broken hinges, and sagging gates.
6. Entry Gate and Operator Services: Custom entry gate design, fabrication, installation, and automation. Gate operators with IDEA certified technicians. Repair and maintenance for all gate operator systems. Adheres to UL325 and ASTM F2200 safety standards.
7. Wood Fence Staining Services: Professional wood fence staining including pre-stained fencing (factory-finished) and custom on-site staining and restoration. Uses ultra-low VOC penetrating oils for UV protection and water repellency.
8. Custom Metal Fabrication: Custom metalwork for residential and commercial projects including gates, railings, metal art, security enclosures, stadium signage, stairways, and fire escapes. Over 100 years of combined fabrication experience.
9. Hardware Retail (Loveland Hardware General Store): Retail hardware store since 1901 offering hardware essentials, power tools (authorized Stihl dealer), lawn and garden supplies, STIHL repair services, rodent and insect control products, and pet/bird food.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eads Fence Company manufactures, supplies, and professionally installs residential and commercial fencing in aluminum, chain link, vinyl, and wood materials. The company also designs and builds custom decks (Eads DeckWorks), railings and handrails, automated entry gates, custom metal fabrications, and sells DIY fencing materials through its showroom and online channels across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Product overview

Eads Fence Company is a fence contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of fencing solutions rather than a unified software platform. The core product offerings center on four primary fence materials: Aluminum Fencing, Chain Link Fencing, Vinyl Fencing, and Wood Fencing, each available in multiple styles and applications. These core products are supplemented by specialized fence applications including amenity, decorative, deer prevention, farm, horse, perimeter, pet/animal containment, playground, pool, privacy, security, semi-privacy, and sports complex fencing. Related offerings include Entry Gates & Operators (Eads Gate Solutions), Eads DeckWorks (custom decks and railings), and additional products such as A/C Security Cages, Arbors & Pergolas, Custom Metal Fabrication, Dumpster Enclosures, Window Well Guards, and Wood Fence Staining Services. The company serves residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with both professional installation and DIY material sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eads DeckWorks: A trusted extension of Eads Fence Company providing custom-designed decks, deck construction, deck materials, deck railings, and deck accessories for outdoor living spaces.

Products and services

• Aluminum Fencing Sleek, low-maintenance, and durable aluminum fences available in various styles, heights, and colors for residential and commercial applications including privacy, pool, perimeter, and decorative installations.
• Chain Link Fencing Versatile and cost-effective chain link fences providing security and functionality for residential, commercial, and industrial applications including perimeter, security, dumpster enclosures, and playground fencing.
• Vinyl Fencing Low-maintenance vinyl fences offering privacy, semi-privacy, picket, pool, and rail options with long-lasting durability for residential properties.
• Wood Fencing Classic wood fences including Kentucky Board, picket, privacy, and split rail options with natural warmth and custom design capabilities for residential and farm applications.
• Fence Repair Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 45+ years in business with same local ownership
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Master Halco: North America's largest wholesale distributor of fence materials and a manufacturer of fencing products including aluminum, chain link, vinyl, and wood — directly comparable to Eads across both materials sales and fence systems.
• Long Fence: Family-owned regional fence, deck, and railing installer serving the Mid-Atlantic with a similar full-service residential and commercial model, multiple product lines, and a large showroom footprint.
• Superior Fence & Rail: Multi-state residential fence franchise operator offering installation across vinyl, wood, aluminum, and chain link — closely comparable service model and target customer to Eads Fence.
• Frederick Fence: Long-standing regional fence contractor offering residential and commercial installation, custom fabrication, and a range of materials — analogous regional full-service operator with comparable product breadth.
• Archadeck: National outdoor living franchise specializing in custom decks, porches, and outdoor structures with complementary railing and sunroom offerings — directly comparable to Eads DeckWorks and the broader outdoor-living extension.

Broad incumbents

• Ameristar Fence Products: Large national manufacturer of ornamental iron, aluminum, and chain link fence systems serving both residential and commercial channels at scale — broader incumbent on the supply and systems side of Eads' category.
• Merchants Metals: One of the largest U.S. manufacturers and distributors of fence systems and related outdoor products — incumbent comparable to Eads' wholesale/DIY materials side across residential and commercial channels.
• Home Depot: National big-box home improvement retailer offering both DIY fence materials and an installed services marketplace that competes directly with Eads' DIY shipping and installation businesses.
• Lowe's: National big-box home improvement retailer with fence materials, installation services, and pro contractor programs — comparable to Eads across both DIY and installed services channels.

Others

• Jerith Manufacturing: Long-established U.S. aluminum fence manufacturer whose products are commonly specified by regional fence contractors — adjacent supplier/ecosystem peer relevant to Eads' aluminum fencing line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eadsfencecompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/eads_fence
• Xx.com/EadsFence

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Eads Fence