Buzz Custom Fence

What Buzz Custom Fence does

Buzz Custom Fence, operating as Buzz Services, L.L.C., is a Texas-headquartered (Fort Worth) family-owned custom fence and gate contractor founded in 1999 by Eric and Denise Schrader. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and repairs fences and gates for residential homeowners, commercial businesses, HOAs and home builders, farm and ranch owners, sports facilities, and pool owners across more than 30 service locations in Texas (DFW Metroplex plus Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Waco) and Phoenix, Arizona.

Core offerings span six fence material categories (wood, metal, chain link, vinyl, composite, and brick/stone), a full gate line (driveway, walkway, wrought iron, solar-powered, and electric automation), specialty products (farm/ranch, sports, commercial, pool safety, dog safety, retaining walls), and supporting services (custom design, installation, repair, and stone work). Technical capabilities include satellite-map design validation, on-site property surveys, in-house master welding for custom ironwork, and solar gate automation systems (with battery backup and 30% federal tax credit eligibility). Buzz does not rely on subcontractors; it uses its own design consultants and installation crews.

The business model is primarily one-time project installation on a quote-based pricing structure, with free 48-hour inspections and quotes, a 12-month no-interest financing option that lifts ticket size, and discount programs for teachers, military/veterans, and seniors. Go-to-market is enterprise-style field sales via on-site consultations plus a Fort Worth showroom, supplemented by long-standing authorized-installer partnerships with Home Depot (12+ years) and Lowe's in DFW, content marketing (permit guides, blogs, project galleries), and reputation-driven channels (Google reviews, Angie's List awards, BBB A+). Denise Schrader serves as President; Eric Schrader as Founder; and Traci Miller as General Manager running daily operations since 2007.

Name

Buzz Custom Fence

Legal name

Buzz Services, L.L.C.

Website

https://buzzfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Buzz Custom Fence, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, designs, fabricates, and installs custom fences and gates for residential, commercial, HOA, farm/ranch, and sports clients across 30-plus Texas locations and Phoenix, AZ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing and Gate Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAPALAC), Fence Panel & Picket Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAD), Fence & Gate Painting, Staining & Sealing (HSAGAJAJ), Fence/Deck/Outdoor Structure Tear-Out & Hauling (HSAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Custom fence installation
• Gate automation services
• Fence repair services
• Residential fencing solutions
• Commercial fencing contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices32 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: One-time installation services for residential and commercial properties, including custom design, material sourcing, and professional installation. Covers wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, chain link, brick, stone, and composite fencing materials.
2. Fence and Gate Repair: Repair services for existing fences and gates, including storm damage, rot, rust, misalignment, and mechanical issues. Offers free inspections to assess damage and provide repair or replacement recommendations.
3. Gate Installation and Automation: Custom gate installation including driveway gates, walkway gates, and automatic gate systems. Revenue from both manual and automated (electric/solar) gate installations, along with access control systems.
4. Stone Work and Retaining Walls: Custom stone and concrete retaining wall construction, landscape terracing, and masonry services for erosion control and outdoor living enhancements.
5. No Interest Financing: Provides 12-month no interest financing on fencing and gate projects, acting as a revenue facilitation mechanism that enables higher ticket sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Buzz Custom Fence designs, fabricates, and installs custom fences, gates, and outdoor structures using wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, chain link, brick, stone, and composite materials. Services include custom design, professional installation, repair, gate automation, and stone/retaining wall construction for residential homeowners, home builders, farms, ranches, and commercial properties across Texas and Phoenix, Arizona.

Product overview

Buzz Custom Fence is a full-service fencing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of fencing products, gates, and related services primarily in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across Texas. The core product line includes six primary fence types: Wood Fences, Metal Fences (encompassing wrought iron, aluminum, steel, and chain link), Vinyl Fences, Composite Fencing, Chain Link Fences, and Brick & Stone Fencing. These are complemented by Privacy Fences as a specialized sub-category. Gate offerings span Driveway Gates, Walkway Gates, Wrought Iron Gates, Solar Powered Gates, and Electric Driveway Gate Automation as add-on modules. Additional specialty products include Farm and Ranch Fences, Sports Fences, Commercial Fences, Pool Safety Fences, Dog Safety Fences, and Retaining Walls. Services include Custom Fence Design, Fence Installation, Fence Repair, Gate Repair, and an extensive Custom Fence Add-Ons program offering security features (no-climb wire, barbed wire, access control), privacy enhancements (composite noise panels, privacy slats), and aesthetic options (post caps, lattice work, decorative accents). The company serves both residential homeowners and commercial clients including home developers and gated communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wood Fences

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-year workmanship warranty on all installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Home Depot SF&IcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuzz Custom Fence has partnered with Home Depot Store & Installs (SF&I) program for over 12 years, generating leads and providing authorized fence and gate installation services in the DFW area. The partnership enables Buzz to reach Home Depot customers while maintaining quality installation standards.
• Lowe'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuzz Custom Fence is an authorized installer for Lowe's in DFW. Their team has completed background checks and quality project reviews to become certified. The company provides the same level of service for Lowe's customers as for direct customers.
• Buzz OutdoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated landscaping and masonry contractor offering outdoor living services including patios, decks, and landscape design. Related business under the same ownership providing integrated outdoor solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Buzz Outdoor: Affiliated landscaping, masonry, and outdoor living contractor under the same ownership as Buzz Custom Fence. Vertically integrated partner providing patios, decks, and landscape design complementary to fence installations.
• Trex Fencing: Composite fencing manufacturer and material supplier that Buzz installs. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing eco-friendly composite material that Buzz offers as part of its product portfolio.
• LiftMaster: Major manufacturer of gate openers and access control systems that Buzz installs and recommends. Supplier partner providing the automation technology behind Buzz's electric and solar gate offerings.

Direct peers

• Stand Strong Fencing: Multi-state fence installation franchise with similar residential and commercial positioning, custom gates, and award-winning service approach. Competes in overlapping Texas and broader U.S. markets.
• DFW Fence Contractor: Local DFW fence installation competitor offering wood, iron, chain link, and vinyl fencing for residential and commercial customers. Direct geographic competitor in Buzz's core Metroplex market.
• Northland Fence: DFW-based fence and gate installer serving residential and commercial customers with similar product offerings including wood, iron, vinyl, and chain link. Direct regional competitor in the Metroplex with comparable on-site consultation model.
• Superior Fence & Rail: Largest fence installation franchise in the U.S., operating across multiple states with similar residential and commercial fence offerings. Directly competes with Buzz in Texas and other Sun Belt markets with comparable materials, custom gates, and large-scale service-center models.

Broad incumbents

• Long Fence: Large Mid-Atlantic fence installation company with residential, commercial, and security fencing services. Operates as a broader regional incumbent with overlapping product categories but different geographic focus.
• AmeriFence Corporation: Large commercial and industrial fencing contractor serving the Midwest with security, perimeter, and high-security fencing. Comparable commercial-side offerings but different geographic and customer concentration.

Regional players

• Texas Fence & Iron: Houston-based fence and iron gate installer serving Texas Gulf Coast residential and commercial customers. Comparable custom ironwork and gate offerings; competes with Buzz's Houston expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2irVA4qtdUXDKm_Gix51WA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuzzCustomFenceTx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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 →

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