Hurricane Fence Company

What Hurricane Fence Company does

Hurricane Fence Company is a family-owned, private fencing and perimeter security contractor founded in 1994 in Richmond, Virginia, and incorporated under the legal name Hurricane Fence, Inc. The company designs, fabricates, and installs a comprehensive range of fencing systems spanning residential products (ornamental aluminum, vinyl, chain link, wood, composite) and commercial and government-grade perimeter security solutions including K4/K8/K12 anti-ram and ASTM M30/M40/M50 crash-rated barriers, automated gates, bollards, guard rails, and access control integration. It is the exclusive ActiveYards distributor for the Richmond and Tidewater, Virginia markets and operates the only in-house gate operator division among Virginia fence contractors, supporting custom fabrication and ongoing service work.

The company runs a project-based, sales-led go-to-market in which field estimators conduct on-site assessments and deliver written quotes, with no e-commerce or distributor channels. Revenue derives primarily from one-time installation projects with an ancillary recurring service stream from gate operator repair and maintenance. Customers span four segments: individual residential homeowners (primary volume), commercial and industrial property managers, government and defense clients including military bases, and data center and critical infrastructure operators requiring NIST/FISMA/SOC 2/HIPAA-compliant physical security.

Hurricane Fence operates from four offices (Richmond headquarters, Portsmouth, Dunn/Raleigh, and Northern Virginia) covering Virginia, North Carolina, the DC Metro area, and Maryland, and bids nationally for large-scale energy and solar farm projects in 25+ states. The company is BBB A+ rated, AFA Blue Ribbon credentialed, OSHA 30-hour trained, Class A licensed, SWaM certified, and holds Gold Safety Awards from both Highwire and ConstructSecure. Dennis Sulser serves as Owner and President. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed.

Name

Hurricane Fence Company

Legal name

Hurricane Fence, Inc.

Website

https://hurricanefenceinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hurricane Fence Company is a family-owned, private fencing and perimeter security contractor founded in 1994, serving residential, commercial, government, and data center clients across Virginia, North Carolina, DC, and Maryland with installation, crash-rated barriers, and automated gate systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perimeter Security and Fence Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB), Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAPALAC)

Keywords

• Residential fence installation
• Commercial fence installation
• Perimeter security fencing
• Automated gate operators
• Crash-rated barriers

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fence Installation Services: One-time installation revenue from residential and commercial fencing projects. Includes residential (ornamental aluminum, vinyl, chain link, wood, composite, custom builds) and commercial (high security, data center, temporary, sports facility, energy projects) installations. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Gate and Operator Systems: Custom gate fabrication and automated operator installation, with ongoing repair and service capabilities for gate operating systems. In-house division provides both new installations and service/repair for their own systems and other brands.
3. Gate Operator Repair Services: Service and repair of gate operating systems, including both systems they install and other systems. Customers can contact the gate operator team for service calls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hurricane Fence Company is a full-service fencing contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs residential fences (ornamental aluminum, vinyl, chain link, wood, composite) and commercial/government perimeter security systems including ASTM crash-rated barriers (K4/K8/K12, M30/M40/M50), bollards, guard rails, and automated gate operators. The company operates an in-house gate operator division (the only one in Virginia) and serves as the exclusive ActiveYards distributor for Richmond and Tidewater, VA. Projects are delivered through field-based estimators who conduct on-site assessments followed by company-owned installation crews.

Product overview

Hurricane Fence Company is a family-owned full-service fencing and perimeter security contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial fencing products and installation services. The company's residential offerings include Ornamental Aluminum Fence (as exclusive ActiveYards distributor), Vinyl Fence, Chain Link Fence, Wood Fence, and Composite Fence, supplemented by Custom Builds including automated gates. For commercial and government clients, the company provides High Security Fence Solutions with K-rated, M-rated, and ASTM crash-rated systems (M30, M40, M50), ornamental steel and welded wire fencing, commercial bollards, temporary fencing, indoor/outdoor cages, sports facility netting, large-scale energy project fencing, gates and operators (via the only in-house operator division in Virginia), guard rails, and dumpster enclosures. Specialized Data Center Fencing Solutions cater to mission-critical infrastructure with layered perimeter security combining crash-rated barriers, ornamental steel, welded wire, and integrated access control systems. The company operates from four regional offices serving Virginia and North Carolina with projects spanning 25+ states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ornamental Aluminum Fence Low-maintenance aluminum fence offering available in various styles including pointed finials, providing security while maintaining aesthetic appeal for residential properties. Installed as the exclusive ActiveYards distributor in the Richmond and Tidewater areas.
• Vinyl Fence Versatile, low-maintenance vinyl fence that does not rust, rot, or decay, and comes in various colors and styles including privacy and picket configurations for residential customers.
• Chain Link Fence Strong, cost-effective chain link fence available in standard galvanized and vinyl-coated colors (black, green, brown, white) for residential and commercial properties.
• Wood Fence Durable wood fence available in privacy and picket styles offering natural aesthetic, with cedar and pressure-treated pine options, including decorative lattice tops.
• Composite Fence Attractive fences designed to mimic the look of stone or wood, combining wood fibers and recycled plastic for resistance to rot, splintering, warping, and insect infestation with minimal maintenance.
• Custom Builds Custom-designed fence solutions tailored to specific residential property requirements, including custom gates and automated operators fabricated and installed by Hurricane Fence's in-house gate division.
• High Security Fence Solutions K-rated, M-rated, and ASTM crash-rated fence systems (M30, M40, M50) with anti-climb barriers providing the highest level of vehicle barrier protection for critical infrastructure, data centers, and high-security facilities.
• Ornamental Steel and Welded Wire Fencing High-security ornamental steel fencing with anti-climb designs featuring spear-topped pickets or curved rails, combined with welded wire systems offering high security-to-visibility ratios for surveillance-heavy environments.
• Commercial Bollards Fixed, removable, and retractable bollards that protect storefronts, pedestrians, and critical infrastructure from vehicle impact, available in various security ratings.
• Temporary Fencing Solutions Chain link, windscreen, and barricade solutions for events and construction sites, providing perimeter security on a temporary basis for commercial clients.
• Indoor and Outdoor Cages Chain link storage containers and protective enclosures for facilities, parks, and recreation areas, providing secure storage and containment solutions.
• Sports Facility Fencing and Netting UV-protected knotted nylon netting with posts and accessories for sports facilities, providing customized applications for baseball fields and recreational areas.
• Large Scale Energy Project Fencing Fence and panel installation services for solar farms and energy infrastructure across the country, serving the growing renewable energy sector in 25+ states nationwide.
• Gates and Operators Custom gates including cantilever, swing, and vertical pivot gates for vehicles, plus turnstiles and pedestrian gates, paired with commercial-grade operators and access control systems. Provided through Hurricane Fence's in-house operator gate division.
• Guard Rails Galvanized steel guard rails in several finishes that work in conjunction with other perimeter solutions to protect against vehicle impacts for commercial properties.
• Dumpster Enclosures Fence enclosures for commercial dumpsters that must be opaque under Virginia regulations, available in wood, vinyl, composite, aluminum, and PVC materials.
• Data Center Fencing Solutions Comprehensive perimeter security systems specifically designed for data centers and colocation facilities, including ASTM crash-rated barriers, welded wire, ornamental steel, automated gates, and integrated access control supporting NIST, FISMA, SOC 2, and HIPAA compliance.
• Gate Operator Repair and Service Service and repair of gate operating systems, including both Hurricane Fence-installed systems and other brands. Customers contact the dedicated gate operator team for service calls.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ActiveYardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHurricane Fence Company is the exclusive ActiveYards fence distributor for the Richmond and Tidewater, VA areas. ActiveYards is an American-made fencing product with high-quality raw materials. Hurricane Fence installs ActiveYards vinyl and aluminum fencing, which is positioned as built to look better and last longer than products from other fence companies.
• American Fence AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHurricane Fence is a Blue Ribbon member company of the American Fence Association. The AFA is a leading industry organization setting standards for fencing professionals. Membership provides access to industry best practices, training, and networking opportunities.
• Highwire / ConstructSecureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party safety assessment platforms that awarded Hurricane Fence Company Gold Safety Awards. These platforms provide safety verification services for contractors and construction companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Ameristar Fence Products: Manufacturer of high-security fencing (Impasse line) and a current product partner of Hurricane Fence. Comparable because Ameristar's K-rated systems are central to Hurricane Fence's anti-ram value proposition.
• ActiveYards: American-made vinyl and aluminum fencing manufacturer for which Hurricane Fence is the exclusive Richmond/Tidewater distributor. Comparable as the supply-side counterpart of Hurricane Fence's residential differentiation.

Direct peers

• Anchor Fence: Mid-Atlantic fence contractor providing residential and commercial installation, including access control and gate operator services. Comparable in integrated gate/operator offering and regional service area.
• Hercules Fence: Virginia/Maryland/DC-area fence and gate contractor offering residential, commercial, and high-security perimeter solutions. Directly comparable in service mix, regional footprint, and federal/government customer base.
• Long Fence Company: Maryland-based, multi-generational residential and commercial fence installer serving the Mid-Atlantic. Closest direct peer given overlapping geography (DC/MD/VA), similar service breadth, and comparable 70+ year operating history.
• Frederick Fence Company: Maryland-headquartered fence installer serving residential and commercial customers across the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable in product range (aluminum, vinyl, chain link, wood, high-security) and regional customer overlap.
• Spec Fence & Iron Works: Mid-Atlantic ornamental iron and fence contractor serving residential, commercial, and government clients. Comparable on custom-fabrication capability and high-security perimeter offerings.
• All Counties Fence: Regional Mid-Atlantic fence installer with a similar mix of residential and light commercial work. Comparable on service breadth and geographic overlap in VA/MD.

Broad incumbents

• Master Halco: North America's largest wholesale fence distributor and contractor network. Comparable product portfolio and customer base; represents a broader, national incumbent rather than a regional specialist.

Regional players

• Secure Fence & Rail: Regional fence and rail contractor serving parts of the Eastern US with similar residential and commercial offerings. Comparable product mix though a different primary geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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