K Brothers Fence

What K Brothers Fence does

K Brothers Fence, Inc. is a family-owned fence and deck installation contractor founded in 1988 by Mike Kawka and headquartered in Mokena, Illinois. The company designs, supplies, and installs residential and commercial fencing systems across more than 50 towns and villages in the southwest Chicagoland area, with a product portfolio spanning Integrity Aluminum fencing (powder-coated, fully welded, 20-year warranty), Catalyst PVC/vinyl fencing (proprietary co-extrusion with UV inhibitors and lifetime warranty), galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link systems, and custom cedar wood fences. It also builds custom decks and pergolas with composite decking options, supported by a Hearth financing partnership that enables personalized loan terms. The company operates a multi-department workflow (Sales, Customer Service, Shop/Fabrication, Scheduling, Installation, Service) anchored by on-site field estimators who measure properties, review plats of survey, and deliver a sales folder to prospective customers.

The business generates revenue on a quote-based, per-project basis with one-time installation fees plus a 5-year craftsmanship warranty on fencing and a 3-year warranty on decks. Go-to-market is sales-led and regional: free estimates are captured through a website form, phone line (708-479-0414), or walk-in consultations at the Mokena office. Customer acquisition leans on local credibility signals including 18 consecutive years of BBB A+ accreditation, Google reviews, a Facebook page, and year-round 3% discounts for veterans and dog adopters. The company has been BBB-accredited since 2008, relocated in 2015 from Orland Park to a purchased larger facility in Mokena to accommodate growth, and is entirely founder/family-controlled with no external investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

K Brothers Fence

Legal name

K Brothers Fence, Inc.

Website

https://kbrothersfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

K Brothers Fence is a family-owned Illinois contractor that designs, supplies, and installs residential and commercial fencing, decks, and pergolas for homeowners and businesses across more than 50 towns in southwest Chicagoland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing and Deck Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Panel & Picket Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAD), Deck Design & New Deck Construction (HSAIAJAE), Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAPALAC)

Keywords

• Fence installation services
• Residential fencing
• Commercial fencing
• Custom deck construction
• Vinyl and aluminum fences

Headquarters

HQ city

Mokena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fence Installation Services: One-time installation services for residential and commercial customers. Includes aluminum, PVC/vinyl, chain link, and custom wood fences. Pricing is quote-based per project. Includes 5-year craftsmanship warranty on installation.
2. Deck Installation Services: Custom deck design and installation services for residential and commercial properties. Offers composite decking options in various colors and styles. Pricing is quote-based per project. Includes 3-year warranty on decks.
3. Financing Services: Company offers financing through Hearth, allowing customers to personalize loans for their project needs. This enables higher transaction values for customers who prefer payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

K Brothers Fence installs residential and commercial fencing in aluminum, PVC/vinyl, chain link, and custom cedar wood, along with custom decks and pergolas. Each job is sold via free on-site estimates, professionally installed by company crews, and backed by a 5-year craftsmanship warranty with longer product warranties on Integrity Aluminum (20-year) and Catalyst PVC (lifetime) lines. Financing through Hearth is offered to qualified customers.

Product overview

K Brothers Fence is a fence and deck installation company offering a portfolio of fencing products including Integrity Aluminum fences, Catalyst PVC/Vinyl fences (incorporating Bufftech brand products), Chain Link fences in multiple grades, and Custom Wood fences primarily using Cedar. The company also provides Custom Decks with composite options. Products include residential, commercial, and industrial-grade offerings with various style options, colors, and warranties ranging from 5 years on installation to lifetime warranties on certain product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrity Aluminum Fence Installation Professional installation of Integrity Aluminum fencing with powder-coated components and fully welded gates, available for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Backed by a 20-year warranty.
• Catalyst PVC / Vinyl Fence Installation Installation of Catalyst (Bufftech) PVC/vinyl fences featuring co-extrusion technology with UV inhibitors, wood and stone grain textures, and a lifetime non-prorated limited warranty against defects.
• Chain Link Fence Installation Installation of chain link fences in residential, commercial, and industrial grades, available in galvanized and vinyl-coated maintenance-free finishes.
• Custom Wood Fence Installation Installation of custom wood fences primarily using Cedar, a naturally rot-resistant and environmentally friendly wood that can be stained or painted to customer preference.
• Custom Deck and Pergola Installation Custom design and installation of decks and pergolas for residential and commercial properties, with composite decking options in various colors and styles. Backed by a 3-year warranty on decks.
• Double Swing Gates (Discounted Materials) Commercial welded double swing gates in the Estate Arch style with finials, sold at discounted material pricing (installation and hardware not included).

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on craftsmanship and installation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Better Business BureaucoreOthersK Brothers Fence has been accredited with the Better Business Bureau since 2008 and maintains an A+ rating for 18 consecutive years. BBB accreditation serves as a trust signal for customers seeking reliable fence contractors.
• Catalyst Fence ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationCatalyst (including Bufftech brand) provides PVC/vinyl fencing materials featuring proprietary co-extrusion technology with lifetime warranty. Catalyst has over 25 years of manufacturing experience and delivers products with unparalleled strength and beauty.
• Integrity Aluminum FencingcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrity aluminum fences are marketed as an investment that enhances property value with elegant, maintenance-free fencing. Gates are fully welded for superior strength. Integrity products feature powder coated components with 20-year warranty for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Jerith Manufacturing: Jerith is a U.S. manufacturer of aluminum ornamental fences and gates sold through distributors and installers. Adjacent to K Brothers as a competing aluminum fencing supply channel, but a manufacturer rather than installer.
• CertainTeed (Bufftech): CertainTeed's Bufftech line is a leading North American PVC/vinyl fencing brand and is one of K Brothers' existing supplier partners (via Catalyst). Included as a peer because its product roadmap, warranty terms, and installer-program economics directly shape K Brothers' value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Merchants Metals: Merchants Metals is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers and distributors of residential and commercial fence systems (aluminum, steel, chain link, wood). Comparable as a fence supply channel that K Brothers competes with indirectly, but at far greater scale and primarily through dealer/installer channels.
• The Home Depot Installation Services: Home Depot connects homeowners with fence installation services across all major U.S. metros, including the Chicago area. Comparable as a fence installation alternative to K Brothers' customers, but operating through a national marketplace model with broader product breadth and financing scale.
• Master Halco: Master Halco is one of the largest North American wholesale distributors and installers of fence, gate, and perimeter security products. Comparable to K Brothers as a fence materials and installation provider, but operating at national wholesale scale with contractor and commercial channels rather than direct-to-homeowner.

Direct peers

• Peerless Fence & Supply: Peerless Fence is a long-standing Illinois-based fence installation and supply company serving residential and commercial customers. Highly comparable to K Brothers as a regional Midwest fence installer with multiple material offerings (aluminum, vinyl, wood, chain link) and an in-house fabrication capability.
• Superior Fence & Rail: Superior Fence & Rail is a large multi-location fence installation franchise operating across numerous U.S. metros. Comparable to K Brothers as a residential/commercial fence installer serving multiple materials, but with a much larger geographic footprint and franchise-driven scale.
• Northland Fence of Chicago: Northland Fence is a residential fence installation company serving the Chicago metro area with vinyl, aluminum, wood, and chain link products. Comparable to K Brothers in product mix, customer base, and Chicagoland service area, with a similar direct-sales plus online estimate model.
• First Fence of Illinois: First Fence is an Illinois-based fence and gate installation company serving the greater Chicago area. Directly comparable to K Brothers as a regional Chicagoland installer offering similar materials (wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link) and on-site estimating.

Emerging players

• ActiveYards: ActiveYards is a U.S. manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum fencing systems sold through a dealer/installer network. Comparable as a fence product supplier that competes with the Catalyst and Integrity brands K Brothers uses, but does not directly install for end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kbrothersfence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/k-brothers-fence

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 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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