fences unlimited

What fences unlimited does

Fences Unlimited is a privately held, family-owned fencing contractor headquartered in Morehead City, North Carolina, with a second regional office in Garner. Founded in the 1980s by Emmett Goodwin Sr. and now operated by his son Emmett Goodwin Jr. alongside supervisor/installer Jason Ketchum, the company has served North Carolina communities for over 30 years with a model that performs and supervises all work through dedicated in-house crews rather than subcontractors.

The company designs, fabricates, and installs residential and commercial fencing systems, gates, dumpster enclosures, and automated access systems. Residential offerings include custom wood, vinyl/PVC, chain-link, ornamental steel, aluminum fences, arbors, trellises, and porch rails (Crystal Coast division only). Commercial offerings include security fencing, dumpster gates and enclosures, HVAC equipment shielding, custom-built gates produced in an in-house fabrication shop, and automated gate operator systems. The company also sells fencing materials directly to DIY customers in addition to its professional installation services.

Fences Unlimited operates a direct-to-consumer, quote-based pricing model with no publicly disclosed rates; all quotes are free and tailored to materials, fence type, length, height, and site conditions. Revenue is generated through professional installation services (residential and commercial), hardware/material sales, and a partnership-style relationship with regional general contractors across the Triangle and Crystal Coast markets. Marketing is primarily through the company's website quote-request system, Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals, with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or institutional investment.

Name

fences unlimited

Legal name

Fences Unlimited

Website

https://fencesunlimited.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fences Unlimited is a family-owned fencing contractor in North Carolina that designs, fabricates, and installs residential and commercial fencing, custom gates, dumpster enclosures, and automated gate systems across the Triangle and Crystal Coast markets, also selling DIY materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Contractor Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAPALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA), Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Residential fencing installation
• Commercial fencing services
• Custom gate fabrication
• Automated gate systems
• Fence contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Morehead City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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: Custom fence design and installation for residential and commercial properties including wood, vinyl/PVC, chain-link, ornamental steel, aluminum fences, arbors, trellises, and automated gate systems.
2. Materials Sales: Sale of fencing materials for residential and commercial projects for customers who prefer to do the installation themselves, helping to cut costs.
3. Commercial Gate and Enclosure Systems: Custom gates and enclosures including dumpster gates, HVAC equipment shielding, and commercial gate operator systems for businesses and industrial sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fences Unlimited is a fencing contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs custom residential and commercial fencing, gates, dumpster enclosures, and automated access systems in North Carolina. They also sell fencing materials directly to customers who prefer to self-install. All installation work is performed by dedicated company crews without subcontracting, supported by an in-house fabrication shop for custom gates.

Product overview

Fences Unlimited is a locally owned and operated fencing contractor with over 30 years of experience, offering custom fencing solutions for both residential and commercial clients. The company operates two divisions: Residential Fencing (custom wood, vinyl/PVC, chain-link, ornamental steel, aluminum, arbors, trellises, porch rails) and Commercial Fencing (durable fencing for businesses, industrial sites, custom gates and enclosures). Additional offerings include Cantilever/Roll Gates, Dumpster Gates and Enclosures, and Automated Gate Systems. All work is performed by dedicated company crews with no subcontracting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Fence Doctor: Nickname for Jason Ketchum, a supervisor/installer with 15 years of experience working mostly on commercial government contracts

Products and services

• Residential Fencing Custom residential fencing solutions including wood, vinyl/PVC, chain-link, ornamental steel, aluminum fences, and custom arbors or trellises for homeowners, backed by more than 30 years of industry experience.
• Commercial Fencing Durable commercial fencing solutions for businesses, industrial sites, and commercial properties, including custom gates and enclosures built to withstand commercial use.
• Cantilever and Roll Gates Cantilever and roll gate systems for residential and commercial properties providing access control and security.
• Dumpster Gates and Enclosures Custom dumpster enclosures designed to improve functionality, provide privacy, and enhance curb appeal for commercial properties.
• Automated Gate Systems Automated gate operator systems providing security, convenience, and reliable access control for residential driveways, businesses, storage facilities, and pool areas.
• Custom Gates and Enclosures Fabrication Custom-made gates built in Fences Unlimited's own fabrication shop in wood, steel, ornamental, and chain-link options, with commercial gate operator system installation available.
• Porch Rails and Handrails Porch rail and handrail installation services available to residential customers through the Crystal Coast division.
• DIY Fencing Materials Sales Sale of fencing materials for residential and commercial projects to customers who prefer to do their own installation in order to reduce costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• All wood fences are made of treated wood and posts are set in concrete for durability

Named customers14 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 indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Long Fence: Family-owned regional fence contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic with residential, commercial, and automated gate solutions. Comparable in family-owned DNA, multi-decade operating history, and integrated fence + automated gate offering.
• Frederick Fence: Established Mid-Atlantic fencing contractor offering residential and commercial fence installation, custom fabrication, and automated gates. Comparable mid-size regional installer with in-house fabrication capability.
• Boundary Fence & Railing: Multi-state residential and commercial fencing contractor with custom fabrication. Comparable regional installer offering similar materials and ornamental/automated gate capabilities.
• Rio Grande Fence Co. Regional commercial and residential fence contractor with decades of history and an in-house fabrication facility. Closely aligned business model around custom fabrication and contractor-channel relationships.
• Superior Fence & Rail: Largest and fastest-growing franchise fence contractor in the U.S., offering residential and commercial fence installation with multiple material types. Highly comparable business model to Fences Unlimited's installation focus, but operating at franchise scale across many states.

Broad incumbents

• Lowes: National home improvement retailer that offers professional fence installation services through installed-sales programs. Broad incumbent competing for the same residential fence installation dollars, leveraging scale, marketing, and financing.
• Master Halco: North America's largest wholesale distributor of fencing products, supplying contractors and serving as a key supply chain partner and indirect competitor. Comparable materials sourcing and contractor-channel exposure.
• Ameristar Fence Products: Major manufacturer of ornamental and security fence systems used by contractors nationwide. Comparable as a supplier into the same materials categories Fences Unlimited installs (ornamental steel, aluminum).
• The Home Depot: National home improvement retailer providing fence installation services and DIY materials. Competes both as an installer aggregator and a materials supplier against Fences Unlimited's installation and DIY materials channels.

Regional players

• Eastern Fence: Established Southeastern U.S. fence contractor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with installation and automated access. Comparable regional installer with adjacent Southeastern geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fuacc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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