Defence Enterprises

Fencing, Fencing Driveway Gates

About us

Defence Enterprises has been operating since 2001 in the Clarkston area. We are a family owned business, with over 40 years of family fence business history. We have grown line upon line each year because our focus has always been on Quality rather than Quantity, and we have learned how to be very attentive to the personal needs of our customers. We pride ourselves on high quality materials and installation and on customer satisfaction. This is reflective in the fact that most of our work comes from referrals. We install residential, commercial, industrial and municipal fencing, gates and railing throughout southeast Michigan. Our employees have a combined 40 years of installation experience. We have the background to do any fencing project that you need done, and do it right, at a reasonable price. Our goal is to be large enough to handle any fencing, gate or railing need that you might have, but small enough to pay attention to every detail. Our opinion is that every customer and every job is unique, and therefore requires and deserves special attention. As a customer of Defence Enterprises, you will never feel like you are just another widget on the assembly line. We strive to make you feel like you are the only customer we are servicing. There is no such thing as a job too big or too small for us. We’ve completed jobs as small as digging one hole for a flagpole, to projects as large as thousands of feet of high security fencing. Some of the companies we have serviced commercially and industrially include (Consumers Energy, Comerica Bank, Pine Knob, Chrysler, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Pinnacle Foods, and more). In addition, a number of municipalities have contracted with us for their fencing needs (Milford, Independence Township, White Lake Township, Woodhaven and more).

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Fence, Gates, Estate Gates, Ornamental Railing, Vinyl, Wood, Steel & Aluminum fencing. High Security Fencing, Equestrian Fencing, Field Welding, Dog Runs, Indoor/Outdoor Kenells, Fence Repairs, Interior Fencing (Warehouses,etc)

Services we don't offer

Rod Iron

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.975 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
3%
2
4%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 75 reviews

Amy M.
04/2021
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Very happy with the work done, as well as the communication along the way (from quote - based on pictures I provided - to the install). Quote was quite a bit higher than I expected, but I learned from neighbors that chain link fence costs for small jobs are quite high (based on their experience with quotes for small chain link fence jobs). Very professional, high quality work. They were able to fit me in pretty quickly (just a couple weeks compared to 6-12 weeks with other companies). Highly recommend.
Description of Work: new gate, cut back existing 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

jason S.
10/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
This is the 2nd house that I've had Matt and his team install fencing to enclose my backyard. He made it all even easy and worry free. The installation transpired without any issues. It took 2 days to install. When they were done, it was like the fence was always there. No debris, it was all cleaned up and ready to enjoy.
Description of Work: Install fence and gate to enclose yard

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
$8,000

Bill O.
09/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Excellent. Very well prepared, offered great advice prior to build and especially on site. Also very flexible with last minute changes. Would definitely recommend and use DeFence again ... Bill, Royal Oak
Description of Work: Fence and gates at new construction home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeanie T.
09/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
GREAT!! We needed the back corner of our property fenced with 3 custom gates built as part of the project. We decided to change our request prior to installation, and Matt was very accommodating. We live on a lake and didn't want to block the view...while keeping our grandkids and dog safe. Matt listened to all our needs, sent his crew out and the job done was fantastic!! The crew was professional, listened to our questions, cleaned up well... Our dog is so happy, we are super happy and we would highly recommend Defence for all your fencing needs! Thanks Matt and crew!
Description of Work: Chainlink 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

Robert B.
09/2020
2.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They wanted me to measure, to send pics, to be specific. They never suggested making an appointment to come to my property to measure or make suggestions. Lazy or they don’t need the business.
Description of Work: Fence repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Defence Enterprises
We responded to your request within one day, and then contacted you again the next day to obtain a few more project details and asked for your address, to which you never responded. Therefore, your responsiveness grade is completely inaccurate. We take every request seriously and respond in a very timely manner, so we are definitely not lazy. As to the other categories you cannot even legitimately comment nor did we make an appointment because you didn't give us a chance to get that far. And to be clear there is this issue called Covid-19 that we are treating with seriousness and sensitivity, and are trying to provide as much information remotely as possible for the safety of our employees and potential customers. I apologize if you do not understand that. If you would like to discuss any issue or receive further information or assistance please feel free to contact our office and we will be glad to do our best to meet your needs. (248) 625-1100 **UPDATE** We reached out to you again via email to make ourselves available and try to resolve any issue there may be and help with your project. You responded and stated that what you wanted and still want is for us to come out to your property and take a look at what you need. We offered to accommodate, provided our phone number again, and asked you to call us to set up a meeting - we never heard back from you.

Bonnie F.
11/2019
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Not well, they wanted $2,000.00 to do this job, which could have been done in half a day, for people who regularly install fences. I just had a huge pine tree removed for $1,450.00 with the stump ground, so this price seemed way to high to me.
Description of Work: Needed two damaged fence sections removed, and two good sections removed from behind the shed to replace the damaged sections. Needed two plain fence sections installed behind the shed. My fence is no longer being manufactured which is why I was going to have the sections removed behind the shed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$2,000

Response from Defence Enterprises
We are sorry you feel that you had a poor experience, our goal as always is 100% customer satisfaction. We did reach out to you via phone and email to answer any questions or concerns you might have regarding this issue but you chose not to respond. First, we want to be clear about the effort we made to try to assist with this project. We were very timely in our response to your request for a quote, we contacted multiple manufacturers and had several phone conversations trying to find materials that would match your existing fence, and we sent our operations manager out to site visit to go over all of your specific project details to make sure we were able to provide exactly what you needed; all prior to any hint of contract or payment. It is unclear about the experience that you have that qualifies you to make a fencing price and timetable assessment as you did? And then reference your tree removal cost to gauge our proposal, while choosing not to address any of the other grading areas of the process? This is what we do everyday, and this project was not nearly as cut and dry as you described, especially to do it correctly and in conjunction with dealing with your old existing plastic fencing in freezing temperatures. We have said this before and will say it again, we are not a handyman service that works on the side and provides sub par performance or "patches" that don't last. We are a professional fence company that provides high quality work and superb customer service, which is reflective in our excellent reputation. If you want something slapped together that is not what we do; if you want a quality job with professional service we can and will provide that. If this comes across a bit too brazen, we apologize, but this is important to us and we work extremely hard to provide the best customer service possible and maintain positive feedback and reviews. We treat our customers with integrity and respect and hope to receive the same in return.

William M.
09/2019
3.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Quote was way too high. I didn't need a perfect job, just a patch.
Description of Work: Wooden fence repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$790

Response from Defence Enterprises
We are sorry you feel that way about pricing but as you can see from the rest of our reviews we don't cut corners or provide services half speed. You get what you pay for and we feel that we provide the best overall value. Additionally, we contacted you to answer any questions you might have and to explain our pricing structure but you did not respond.

sally S.
06/2019
5.0
driveway gates
  + -1 more
Excellent...Matt Sparre, the owner is very professional and knowledgeable.. He made helpful suggestions and I thought the price was very fair. His workers were just great and did a fantastic job. Very clean and neat. We love our new fence as does our dog, Sax...Choose Defense Enterprises for your job you will noy be disappointed.
Description of Work: install chain link fence and 2 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

Response from Defence Enterprises
Thank you so much for the review! It was a pleasure to do work for you!

Cynthia R.
11/2018
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
About 100 l.f. of cedar picket fence was removed and replaced. The work was quoted promptly with an estimated start date. All questions were answered promptly. We were emailed and called prior to the work starting. The crew was professional and neat. The work took two days; one to remove the old fence and install new posts and one to install the fence. The crew was easy to work with and offered suggestions for solving little issues. They even put up a temporary fence for the dog. The old fence was hauled away. The area was cleaned when work was complete. We are very happy with the new fence. This was the most pleasant experience we’ve ever had with a contractor. I highly recommend Defence Enterprises.
Description of Work: Replaced wood picket 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
$5,700

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], It was a pleasure to do work for you! Thank you for the great review!

Michael F.
10/2018
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
This is an incredible company that I would not hesitate to use again and would not hesitate to recommend. From the first meeting with Matt through today's installation with Bill and Zack, I could not be happier. For me, this process goes back nearly two months, but the delay was 100% mine. Matt met with me promptly, saw my yard, made recommendations, gave me a sample, sent me a quote, and revised his quote based on my changes. I had to have some trees removed to allow for the fencing. Weather has been bad so Matt and I kept in constant contact. I had the trees removed two days ago, and I informed Matt of this. The next day, he contacted me and the fencing crew was at my place this morning. When the crew arrived today, they walked the property with me, we discussed placement and aesthetics. I have a pesky utility pole between me and a neighbor that I thought would be difficult to contend with. The crew was terrific and made everything work. Four hours later, I got a call that they were done. They waited for me to return and walked around with me. I cannot say enough good things about this company.
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
$3,900

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for the amazing review! Customers like you, help us do our job to the best of our ability! Thanks again, Defence team

Peter B.
10/2018
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Matt and his team are excellent to work with! Responsive, flexible, helpful, and a great value. Matt worked with us to fit the project in our budget and was completely customer focused while also offering advice based on his experience. There was a minor mistake made during install, but the team was very apologetic and it was fixed quickly. There was zero headache when dealing with this company. We have done a LOT of house projects over the years and dealt with companies, contractors, big, small... you name it. I have to say - working with Defence was probably the best experience out of all the home improvement companies we've worked with. Can't say enough positive things - thank you Matt, we love our fence!
Description of Work: Install new white vinyl picket fence and reinstall existing black aluminum panels

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 Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], We appreciate your review! We strive to do our best & it was a pleasure to do work with you! Thanks The Defence team

Dmitri P.
07/2018
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Matt and his team did a great job. Very professional and quick. I would definitely recommend them for my friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Replace old wooden fence with new PVC fence around swimming pool

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
$7,800

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to do work for you!

Ken M.
06/2018
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Matt returned call promptly. came out , gave quote. work was done in about a month. very satisfied. good workmanship.
Description of Work: rip out old wooden fence and replace with new composite.

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
$3,200

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], We appreciate the review! It was a pleasure to do work for you!

Darla S.
05/2018
5.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
I contacted at least 10 companies to rip out my old picket fence and install an aluminum fence. Matt was the first want to call and was extremely prompt and knowledgeable. I can't say anything but good about this company. The installers who arrived to install were Bill and Zack and they were not only extremely hard working but also just so very charming to work with! I must say this is the best contractor I've ever worked with for anything. The fence is absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Aluminum 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

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for the review! We strive to be prompt & give our customers the best experience possible! Bill & Zack very much enjoyed working with you as well! Thanks!

Amy N.
05/2018
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Matt was great to work with. Crew did an excellent job, very polite. Would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Aluminum 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
$4,900

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for the review!

Karen J.
05/2018
5.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
We called Defence Enterprises for a quote on a privacy fence. Matt got all the information needed and sent me a quote within hours of the phone call. It was $2000 less than another quote I had gotten. Matt was able to answer all the questions I had about zoning regulations and everything related to this project. Due to the weather it took us a little longer to get the fence put in but that was no big deal. When the big day finally came Mike and Tom installed the fence. They kept me informed as the process went on throughout the day. Mike explained how to clean the fence if anything happened to it. They cleaned up everything nicely (took the old fence) and put the extra dirt around the yard near the fence which made the yard look even better. The fence is wonderful. We absolutely love it and will definitely recommend and use them again.
Description of Work: Vinyl 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
$5,000

Response from Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for the review! We appreciate you recognizing Mike & Tom and they enjoyed working with you as well. Thanks Defence team

Debra D.
12/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Matt and crew set standards on how (1) a contracting business should be ran (2) on handling and satisfying customers needs (3) establishing a designated person that is accessible to customers in a timely manner ( one of the top complaints for many other contractors). (4) to quote reasonable prices (5) on having a polite and mannerly work crew (that worked in colder weather and on hills on every side, never complaining). The crew also took time to explain how the special latches worked and took time out to answer questions (6) patience when we didn't order enough parts (5) most important: having quality work done in a reasonable time frame In comparison to a considerable amount of contracting companies we have dealt with in the past, we would rate Matt and the crew in the top 10% of the best overall. We wish them the best and Merry Christmas Mike and Deb (Clarkston)
Description of Work: Fence for the entire back yard

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 Defence Enterprises
[Member Name Removed] Thank you for the Outstanding review! We are blessed that you were happy with the whole project & would love to work with you again! Defence team

Nancy D.
11/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The Defence crew showed up on time, was professional, prepared, and polite. They worked with me to allow a problem to get resolved when at the last minute I discovered a rotted out tree in the way that needed to be removed for completion of the job. Knowing that I wanted the fence to resolve a problem with a neighbor, they came to begin the job promptly and then quickly scheduled completion to resume the day after the problem tree came down. I am thoroughly happy with both the fence and the responsive communication with Matt at Defence Enterprises. I would highly recommend them for any fencing job that you need.
Description of Work: 148 feet of solid board fence installed on our back border

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
$5,000

LAUREL N.
10/2017
5.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
Very well. Matt responded quickly with a quote, His crew showed up on time and completed the job in half a day
Description of Work: 130 ft. vinyl privacy fence along one side of my lot, and a chain link driveway gate.

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
$4,877

Julie G.
09/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
He was superb and on the ball. When you call him he calls you back and he just did an excellent job.
Description of Work: He built my 6ft wooden fence all the way around my property.

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 Defence Enterprises
Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure to do business for you!

Norman Y.
08/2017
5.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
Outstanding! They came at a moments notice and did great work at a great price. Will definitely call again when needed.
Description of Work: Needed repairs to gates due to damage incurred by contractors.

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 Defence Enterprises
Thank you [Member Name Removed]! It's always a pleasure to do work for you!

Robert R.
06/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Great. They came right on time first thing in the morning and worked like pros! Could not have done a better job.
Description of Work: Backyard wood 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
$6,500

Response from Defence Enterprises
Thank You! It was a pleasure to do business for you!

Susan M.
06/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I have hired many subcontractors to work on my home over the last 20 years. This is one of the best companies I have worked with. Matt responded promptly to my request for an estimate. He arrived when he said he would, came up with a good solution to a tricky area and provided the written estimate in a timely fashion. He responded quickly to my many questions. Matt's price was not the lowest of the estimates I received but I think I got what I paid for. He told me it would be 4-6 weeks after he received the contract and deposit for the fence to be installed. It was 4 weeks! The installers were professional and cleaned up all debris at the end of each day. My backyard has a large slope and the ground is uneven. The installers did a nice job of leveling the fence and contouring it to the terrain. They installed 3 gates which look nice and function perfectly.
Description of Work: I fenced in a portion of my 1 acre backyard with a steel ornamental 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 Defence Enterprises
Thank You! It was a pleasure to do business for you!

vicki R.
05/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
they were quick to come out and did a good job
Description of Work: replace section of damaged fence and install gate

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

Response from Defence Enterprises
Thank You! It was a pleasure to do business for you!

CJ S.
05/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Great. They were very responsive, kept in communication with us, answered all of our questions, and did the work promptly.
Description of Work: They installed 50ft of chain link 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
$1,900

Response from Defence Enterprises
Thank you very much for the review!
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Contact information

5750 Terex, Clarkston, MI 48346

http://www.thebestdefence.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Fencing,
Fencing Driveway Gates

FAQ

Defence Enterprises is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Defence Enterprises accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Defence Enterprises offers free project estimates.
No, Defence Enterprises does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Defence Enterprises offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Defence Enterprises offers emergency services.
Yes, Defence Enterprises offers warranties.
Defence Enterprises offers the following services: Fence, Gates, Estate Gates, Ornamental Railing, Vinyl, Wood, Steel & Aluminum fencing. High Security Fencing, Equestrian Fencing, Field Welding, Dog Runs, Indoor/Outdoor Kenells, Fence Repairs, Interior Fencing (Warehouses,etc)
Rod Iron

Contact information

5750 Terex, Clarkston, MI 48346

http://www.thebestdefence.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM