Frederick Fence Company

What Frederick Fence Company does

Frederick Fence Company is a family-owned fence business founded in January 1982 by Charlie Powers in Frederick, Maryland, with an initial $5,000 loan from his father. The company designs, manufactures, and installs residential, commercial, and government fencing in wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and deer-fence configurations, serving customers across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Core technical capability rests on in-house vinyl fabrication and an on-site welding shop for chain-link gates, supported by a 3.5-acre material supply yard, a physical showroom, and field sales coverage across the four-state operating radius.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven model with three customer segments: residential homeowners (primary volume), commercial and government clients (notable credentials include Gettysburg Cemetery, the Italian Embassy, Grove Stadium, Frederick County Detention Center, Walmart, Lowe's, and Home Depot), and contractors/DIY buyers purchasing materials wholesale from the supply yard. Customer financing is offered through a Wells Fargo partnership. In 2025 the company launched Powers Fence, a separate online retail subsidiary distributing fence materials nationwide, extending the business beyond regional installation into direct e-commerce. Leadership has transitioned to founder Charlie Powers' three children, Erin, Todd, and Kelly, marking a multi-generational succession.

Name

Frederick Fence Company

Legal name

Frederick Fence Company

Website

https://frederickfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frederick Fence Company is a family-owned fence designer, manufacturer, and installer serving residential, commercial, and government customers across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania since 1982.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fence Installation Services

NAICS

Millwork (32191)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB), Fence Panel & Picket Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAD), Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

Keywords

• Fence installation services
• Vinyl fencing products
• Commercial fencing solutions
• Diy fence materials
• Custom fence fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Professional fence installation for residential and commercial customers including design, installation, and repair services
2. Fence Materials Sales (Buy Direct/DIY): Sale of fence materials (vinyl, aluminum, wood, chain link) directly to homeowners and contractors for self-installation, with contractors receiving discounts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frederick Fence Company designs, fabricates, and installs residential and commercial fencing in wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and deer fence materials. The company operates an in-house vinyl fabrication shop, an in-house welding shop for chain link gates, and a 3.5-acre supply lot, while also selling fence materials directly to DIY homeowners and contractors under its Buy Direct program and through the Powers Fence online retail subsidiary.

Product overview

Frederick Fence Company is a fence installation and materials provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial fencing solutions. The company operates three main service lines: Residential Fencing (wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and deer fencing), Commercial Fencing (same material categories for business and government clients), and Buy Direct/DIY Materials (allowing customers to purchase materials for self-installation). Core products include wood fencing (Western Red Cedar, pressure-treated pine, oak, spruce), vinyl fencing (30+ colors with 100% Virgin Vinyl construction), aluminum fencing (powder-coated with Limited Lifetime Guarantee), and chain link fencing (galvanized and vinyl coated). Additional offerings include estate/driveway gates with automation options and fence financing services. The company fabricates custom vinyl fencing in-house and maintains an extensive selection of aluminum fencing products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Powers Fence: A new online retail store that distributes fence materials to clients nationwide, operated by Frederick Fence Company.

Products and services

• Residential Wood Fencing Natural wood fencing in Western Red Cedar, pressure-treated southern yellow pine, oak, and spruce, available in picket, horizontal privacy, stockade, solid board, board-on-board, split rail, estate, and paddock styles for homeowners.
• Residential Vinyl Fencing American-made vinyl fencing fabricated in-house from 100% Virgin Vinyl (not recycled), available in over 30 color options including wood grains and styles such as decorative, picket, post and rail, privacy, paddock, estate, and custom designs; scratch and fade resistant.
• Residential Aluminum Fencing High-quality American-made aluminum fencing with a fade- and scratch-resistant powder-coat finish offering twice the strength of typical acrylic finishes; comes with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee, never requires painting, and is available in pool fence, dog fence, estate gates, and Melange styles.
• Residential Chain Link Fencing Cost-effective galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link fencing available in residential grades, offering durability, low maintenance, and easy repair for homeowners.
• Residential Deer Fencing Affordable and effective deer fencing solutions to prevent deer from entering garden spaces or entire yards, including poly deer fence, woven wire, and fixed knot options.
• Commercial Wood Fencing Commercial-grade wood fencing for developers, government agencies, and businesses, providing sturdy, versatile, and natural-looking options from picket to split rail styles.
• Commercial Vinyl Fencing Commercial-grade vinyl/PVC fencing offering high security and durability, with fade-resistant color, extreme weather tolerance, and multiple styles and colors.
• Commercial Aluminum Fencing Industrial-grade aluminum fencing with added security features; rackable design accommodates elevation changes while maintaining security, with maintenance-free powder coating that never rusts, chips, or peels.
• Commercial Chain Link Fencing Commercial-grade chain link fencing for securing commercial properties including dumpster enclosures, sports fields, and office fencing, available in galvanized and vinyl-coated options.
• Estate Gates / Driveway Gates Aluminum, vinyl, or wood driveway/estate gates, available in swinging and sliding configurations with manual or automated openers, and multiple aluminum grades for varying security levels.
• DIY Fence Materials (Buy Direct) Direct purchase of fence materials (vinyl, aluminum, chain link, wood, and deer fencing) for self-installation by homeowners and contractors, with contractor discounts and delivery available.
• Fence Financing Financing options for fence purchases through partner lender Wells Fargo, subject to credit approval, plus acceptance of Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
• Fence Repair Services Residential and commercial fence repair services available regardless of who originally built the fence, including assessment and itemized repair proposals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 customers served since 1982
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Barrette Outdoor Living: Manufacturer of outdoor living products including vinyl and aluminum fencing, decking, and railing. Already a supplier partner to Frederick Fence; comparable as a fence product manufacturer that also sells through installer channels.
• Freedom Outdoor Living: Manufacturer of ready-to-assemble aluminum and vinyl fence panels sold through big-box retailers. Comparable to Frederick Fence's DIY materials offering via retail distribution; competes on convenience and price for the self-install consumer.
• Trex Company: Leading manufacturer of composite decking and railing, with growing fencing products. Already a supplier partner via Melange aluminum frame system; comparable as a premium outdoor building products brand competing in the same end-market.

Direct peers

• Alumi-Guard: Manufacturer of decorative aluminum fencing with Platinum Certified TGIC polyester powder coating. Comparable as an aluminum fence manufacturer/supplier and existing partner of Frederick Fence, competing for similar regional and commercial accounts.
• Superior Fence & Rail: National fence installation franchise with multiple locations across the U.S. Offers residential and commercial fence installation services with similar product portfolio (vinyl, wood, aluminum, chain link), directly competing for installation contracts.
• Eastern Fence: Mid-Atlantic fence manufacturer and supplier (Illusions Vinyl Fence brand). Directly comparable as both a regional fence product manufacturer and a competitor/supplier to Frederick Fence in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Major building products manufacturer offering Bufftech vinyl fence systems and other fence solutions. Comparable as a vinyl fence supplier; competes both directly and via its installer/dealer network against Frederick Fence.
• Master Halco: Leading North American wholesale distributor of fencing products (chain link, vinyl, wood, aluminum) supplying contractors and dealers. Comparable to the Buy Direct/DIY materials arm of Frederick Fence, but at much larger national scale.
• ActiveYards: Large U.S. manufacturer of vinyl fencing systems sold through a dealer/installer network. Comparable as a vinyl fence product supplier and an indirect competitor through its installer partners.

Regional players

• Allied Fence Company: Regional fence installation company operating in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with comparable residential and commercial offerings, directly competing for project bids in adjacent service areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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