First Fence Inc

Fencing, Fencing Driveway Gates, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

First Fence is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business for 33 years, and specializes in increasing the value of properties, enhancing curb appeal, and expanding living spaces through the installation of fences. Our team of skilled installers is committed to providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure that your home is well-maintained and fully functional. With premium products, outstanding service, and beautiful outcomes, First Fence is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a reliable fencing company.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Cedar, PVC, Aluminum, Iron, Railings, Chain Link, Guard Rails, Gate Operators, Arbors, Prestaining. Repairs on fences we originally installed.

Services we don't offer

Masonry, Stone Block Retention, Pergolas.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10% off retail price



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5209 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.5

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Showing 1-25 of 209 reviews

Linda H.
09/2024
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Great! First Fence installed a length of fencing for us several years ago and I called them to repair an older section installed ten years ago by a different company. They were prompt, honest and did a terrific job!
Description of Work: Replacement of one post and repair of several sections of a wooden fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], Fantastic news! Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our team while repairing your older fence. It's great to know you found our service prompt and reliable. If you ever need assistance again, please feel free to get in touch! Thank you! Jessica & The Team at First Fence

Randall B.
05/2024
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I had a tree removed and a fence panel needed to be removed and replaced. I also wanted to remove 2 sections of wood fence replace with Vinyl. Everything was handled perfectly and don according to the schedule that we wanted
Description of Work: fence removal and new install.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that the fence panel replacement and vinyl sections went smoothly and according to your schedule. If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out. We're here to help! Thank you, Jessica & The Team at First Fence

Michael M.
04/2024
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
From the quote to the finished job, everyone was courteous, cooperative and helped me anyway possible. They kept us up to date on the status of our project. We had an all-around excellent experience with First Fence. We would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Installed a 70’ white cedar fence with galvanized poles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and that our team was courteous and helpful throughout the process. Keeping our customers informed is a priority, and we’re glad you felt supported every step of the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again in the future! Thank you, Jessica & The Team at First Fence

Brian D.
02/2024
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
First Fence did a great job from the beginning Sales portion to installation. They were very responsive from the beginning.
Description of Work: Repair Fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience from the sales process to installation. Our team strives to be responsive and provide quality service, so it’s great to know we met your expectations. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out! Best, Jessica & The First Fence Team

John G.
10/2023
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
First Fence is an outstanding company. They came when asked and gave a very comprehensive assessment and fair price estimate. The technicians were on time and did an excellent job. I am extremely satisfied with the work and I highly recommend First Fence.
Description of Work: Repair of chain link fence and gates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Bud F.
12/2022
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We definitely, without doubt, would never recommend First Fence. From the initial sales guy to pricing to customer support their communication was awful. We simply just wanted a fence moved. The initial sales guy told they could have it done in 6-8 weeks 'cause they were really busy. Twelve weeks later we were still waiting. Then ..... once they arrived and started ..... the job was finished in less than three hours.
Description of Work: Move an existing fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,500

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], I'm truly sorry to hear about your negative experience with our company. We deeply regret the extended wait time and communication challenges you faced. This falls short of our standards. Your feedback is important, and we're using it to improve our services. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Jessica

karma T.
10/2022
1.0
decks, fencing
  + 0 more
The came to for the estimate and gave me some kind of proposal.The quote the gave me was way higher They have minimum $500 requirement that you have to pay regardless of how small the work is. They wanted $1100 but I didn't refuse that price and I used the proposal JAMES TROUT emailed me for permit application but the proposal they gave me didn't have any detail of the planned work and the village department told me it didn't include the detail of the planned work. I emailed James and called him to let him know what the village requires but he NEVER replied and did not reach back to me. This just shows how unprofessional First Fence Company is! I don't recommend this! Total waste of time and so unprofessional!
Description of Work: unresponsive and unprofessional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,100

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], We are sorry you had a poor experience. In these very unique instances, we always like the opportunity to investigate your feedback further. I proposed a call to you, however I learned through your Facebook messages to me, that you are not open to a cordial conversation with my management team to try and resolve your issues. I am sorry we could not connect to remedy this situation for you. We wish you the best with your project. Thank you, Jessica

Jane J.
09/2022
2.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Jesse came out to give us a quote for a back yard surround PVC Spindle Top fence. He showed us and left with us an Ever Guard brochure. We had done measurements and drawings showing gate location and orientation. He returned a quote some weeks later. It lacked some important specifics such as whether they would follow the grade, and no mention of the fence manufacturer which I expected to be Ever Guard. He also indicated 284 LF when the actual length was 182 LF. Not careful with important details, which required my time monitoring the accuracy and completeness of the quote. We then had numerous issues with the installation. The posts were not set in concrete. Various elements of the fencing were left scattered throughout the yard at the end of day 1. The driveway was littered with dirt from the post hole spoils falling off the truck and left that way after day 1 and after completion on day 2. Many of the spindles had been pushed through the base railing, breaking it, sections of spindles were misaligned, substantial portions of the spoils were spread about beneath the fence rather than removed from the site. Communicating these issues took lots of time. We understood up front that gates would take time to be custom cut. But when they were delivered they much shorter than the fence leaving a wide gap at the base in order to align at the top. Two additional visits were required to fix the spindles. Most importantly, there are detailed manufacturer instructions for spindle top PVC fence installation online that if followed would have avoided the spindle problems. These manufacturer instructions specify setting posts in concrete.
Description of Work: See above for details.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$13,000

Theone W.
07/2022
2.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
I thought it was going great. But their office staff is very rude and condescending, especially Tracy. How this person works in customer service is beyond me. Too much material was ordered, an extra post and they were reluctant to refund me. They will charge you for every little thing, but if material is not used, good luck getting a refund. Once they install, if you have an issue as I did good luck getting someone out to fix it. This company was recommended to me, so the terrible service was a surprise to me. I will not recommend this company and I have been asked. I just say, you don't want the headache of working with them, look elsewhere.
Description of Work: Entire back yard fencing with driveway gate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], I am sorry to hear about your experience with our company. We take customer service very seriously and have made a few staff changes since last year when your project was installed. I was able to review your file and I was happy to see that the final amount due was revised to reflect the product that was not used during installation. Lastly, I tried calling you today and left a voicemail message for you. If possible, I would love to hear your feedback firsthand as it is helpful to our team and our efforts to continually improve our customer's experience. I invite you to call me back at 708-547-7555. Thank you in advance for your time. Regards, Jessica

Thomas H.
11/2021
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The fence was installed very nicely. My only complaint is how much my yard was trashed in the process.
Description of Work: 4' Aluminum

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to review our business. We are sorry to hear you were not pleased with the way your yard was during the fence installation process. Our installation crews do the very best they can when it comes to respecting our client's property. However, depending on the ground saturation, sometimes there is mud and mess that comes with that -- our apologies for any frustration we caused! We are happy to know that your fence installation was completed very nicely. We hope you are thoroughly enjoying your new fence. If there is anything we can do to assist with your fencing needs in the future, we would be happy to help. Thank you again, Jessica

The B.
08/2021
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The fence install was completed a couple years ago and that went fine. My salesman Jon was great. He is no longer there so I was assigned to Eric Anderson, who at first seemed okay. I’m loud for a small job and he asked for pics. After I sent pics, I never got one response back. The least he could is tell me that they can’t do it! He’s ignoring my emails, which is very unprofessional and why would I hire them again if this is Joe I will be treated. I can’t reminder exactly but I believe I spent over $6k for my fence and there was a minor issue, which they did correct. But with Eric’s unresponsiveness, I’ll be taking my business somewhere else. And I’ll definitely stop referring First Fence to anyone else.
Description of Work: Vinyl Privacy Fence Installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from First Fence Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our company. Being responsive to all of our clients, regardless of project size, is absolutely a priority of our business. I apologize that we fell short in this instance. If we can ever earn back your business, we would be honored to do so. Warm regards, Jessica

Scott C.
08/2020
1.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Horrific customer service. Extremely arrogant and condescending. If you do not live in the city of Hillside expect to be treated and talk to as someone who doesn't matter. In my first conversation I was told they would not consider my business, they only had time for repeat customers. I thnk her for her time and hung up. She used caller ID to call me back and stated how dare I hang up on her. Then she hung up on me.
Description of Work: Fence repair - possibly replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from First Fence Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am very sorry to hear of your experience when you called our office to make an appointment for a repair quote. For a variety of reasons, we are experiencing demand like we never have before. However, regardless of how busy we are, all clients and potential clients should be treated with respect in the highest degree. My apologies that we fell short of our goal for positive customer service. Unfortunately, we are not taking on any new customers for repair work. We are working as quickly and diligently to service all of our existing customers before we can take on repair work on fences we did not originally install. My apologies for the experience you had. Best of luck with your project. Kind regards, Jessica

Carl S.
06/2020
5.0
fencing, woodworking
  + 0 more
They were on time and did a wonderful job. Meet all our expectations and then some! We are very happy with our new fence!
Description of Work: New vinyl fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200

Response from First Fence Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for the time you took to write a review regarding your experience with our company. We are very happy to hear we met all of your expectations, plus some! That's super! Please enjoy your new fence and all that comes with a new, fresh backdrop! We appreciate your business and look forward to meeting all of your fencing goals in the future. Take care! Jessica

Gaby F.
06/2020
3.0
fencing, woodworking
  + 0 more
Politely explained that they are working 3 months out and are only working with existing customers. Which didn't help.
Description of Work: Fencing repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from First Fence Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us feedback. We apologize that we were not able to meet the timeline for your fencing project. The last 12 months have been incredibly challenging for all of us nationwide, including the fencing industry. We hope that as time goes on, we are able to rebound to be able to service tighter deadlines for appointments and installations. We hope you have completed your project and are happy with the results. Best, Jessica

Linda H.
04/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Excellent work---Eric did a terrific assessment and had several very good suggestions that we followed. The job was completed quickly, neatly and thoroughly.
Description of Work: Replacement of fence at back of yard, including new posts and gate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from First Fence Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to review our business and share your experience. It sounds like we met all of your fencing needs while delivering an excellent product, with a design that makes sense for your needs! Thank you for your business. Do not hesitate to reach out in the future if we can help you with anything. Best, Jessica

Gregory S.
04/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Unbelievably smooth project. Everything should be this easy.
Description of Work: Custom chain link dog run (with pitched chain link roof) off the service door of the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian K.
03/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The fence looks absolutely amazing! The entire process was smooth and installation was completed in one day! I would definitely recommend First Fence to anyone looking to install a new fence.
Description of Work: New fence install

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John M.
11/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Eric came out and provided an estimate for our new fence installation. He arrived within the timeframe that was scheduled. He took all necessary measurements and answered all my questions. He was very knowledgeable and offered some ideas about the layout. I had the estimate later that same night. His estimate was within range of another estimates. Very easy to work with.
Description of Work: New Fence Installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400

Pete S.
10/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I moved to my house in Elmhurst 4 years ago which has an existing fence. Part of my fence blew down so I reached out to multiple fence companies about repair options. Of the companies I reached out to, First Fence was the only one that got back to me and had a consultant on site that day. When they came back for the repairs, the team was very professional, cleaned up and was as if I never had an issue to begin with. I highly recommend using First Fence and will only using them personally moving forward.
Description of Work: fence repairs
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy S.
10/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We’ve used First Fence for two of our homes and have been equally satisfied with both outcomes. They’re timely, professional and their quality of work is always so impressive.
Description of Work: Fencing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

David O.
10/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It went great. I will admit that the project did get delayed but it was due to weather and their inability to work outside with cement. They really did a GREAT JOB! I don't normally do reviews but they earned it.
Description of Work: New vinyl fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Angela B.
10/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Super professional and efficient company. Salesperson came out a few days after my cal and I had full quote in less than a week. We were able to schedule then installation quickly and the guys showed up on time and worked quickly. We used first fence for our first house and then again 7 years later. We had them back out for a couple maintenance issues and it was never a problem, always super responsive and quick to resolve the issue. Definitely would recommend them. There’s a reason you see First Fence on so many fences in town!
Description of Work: Fencing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael U.
10/2019
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Warning. Unfortunately this went from a great experience to a terrible one fast. They cut the end of a drainage pipe so that they could put a post in front of it. Then dumped concrete. Yea not good. This backed up my drainage and cause damage for me and my neighbors. They say that oh it was hidden and we aren't liable and that stuff like this happens all the time. They drill into stuff and cause damage and its not their problem. Well in this case it was a visible pipe at the end of my property. It actually looks like they cut the pipe so that they could put the post in flush. If the post hole digger had hit it wouldn't have been perfectly flush. Just bone headed laziness.
Description of Work: New Fence Install

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Diana C.
10/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It went great! They got everything done in one day. I would highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Built a privacy fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kelly L.
07/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The team worked hard to install aluminum fence. A three man team did the work in two days. The fence looks great and love the lifetime warranty that comes with it. We are so happy with the quality of the work.
Description of Work: Installation of aluminum fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from First Fence Inc
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to share with others about the experience you had with our company. I bet your aluminum fence looks awesome! Our team works very hard to ensure we are providing the very best for our clients from start to finish -- and we're glad you noticed! Thank you for your business and your review. Sincerely, Jessica

Contact information

4900 Harrison St, HILLSIDE, IL 60162

http://www.firstfencecompany.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Fencing,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Decks and Porches,
Wrought Iron

FAQ

First Fence Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

First Fence Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, First Fence Inc offers free project estimates.
No, First Fence Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, First Fence Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, First Fence Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, First Fence Inc does not offer warranties.
First Fence Inc offers the following services: Cedar, PVC, Aluminum, Iron, Railings, Chain Link, Guard Rails, Gate Operators, Arbors, Prestaining. Repairs on fences we originally installed.
Masonry, Stone Block Retention, Pergolas.

Contact information

4900 Harrison St, HILLSIDE, IL 60162

http://www.firstfencecompany.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed