Serving Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma since 1950
5801 S. 29th St., Fort Smith, AR(479) 649-6511
Oklahoma — serving the region since 1950

Fence company in Sallisaw

Serving the region since 1950, we work with homeowners, businesses, farms and ranches, property managers, builders, developers, and general contractors throughout Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.

What we do here

Fencing, gates and access control in Sallisaw

Modern Fence Company provides residential fencing, agricultural and ranch fencing, commercial and industrial fencing, gates, access control, repairs, and custom metal fabrication for qualifying properties throughout Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Properties around Sallisaw range from neighborhood homes and larger residential lots to rural acreage, commercial properties, warehouses, industrial sites, and new construction.

The right fence depends on the property.

A homeowner may want backyard privacy and a convenient walk gate. A rural property may need longer fence lines and entrances large enough for trucks or trailers. A commercial site may need perimeter fencing, a vehicle gate, and managed entry.

We evaluate those needs before recommending the project.

If you are planning new fencing, replacing an older fence, or adding a gate, request an estimate and tell us about your Sallisaw property.

Wire fencing along an open pasture
Planned around the property
Metal ranch gate at a rural property entrance
Built around the yard, not a package
Residential fencing

Homes here are not all the same

A residential fence can provide privacy, define a property boundary, create a more usable backyard, or replace an older fence that is no longer working well.

Our residential fencing services can be planned around both the homeowner's goals and the conditions of the property.

The old fence line does not always need to determine the new layout.

If the property has changed since the previous fence was installed, replacement can be an opportunity to reconsider where gates belong, where privacy matters most, and how people or equipment move through the yard.

Fence types we install

What fits the property in Sallisaw

Wood fencing

Wood fencing remains a popular option when homeowners want a more enclosed backyard.

It can work well around patios, play areas, gardens, outdoor living spaces, and residential property lines.

Privacy fencing

Wood fencing remains a popular option when homeowners want a more enclosed backyard.

It can work well around patios, play areas, gardens, outdoor living spaces, and residential property lines.

Chain link

Chain link remains a practical fencing option for residential, commercial, industrial, and rural properties.

chain link fence installation

Ornamental iron

Ornamental iron fencing may be appropriate where property owners want an open view with a more architectural appearance.

Ornamental fencing can also coordinate with custom fabricated gates.

Agricultural & ranch

Sallisaw and the surrounding area include farms, ranches, acreage, and rural residential properties where a standard backyard fence may not be appropriate.

agricultural and ranch fencing

Repair

Not every damaged fence needs replacing

A damaged fence does not automatically need complete replacement.

Modern Fence accepts qualifying repair-only projects and smaller service calls throughout our normal service territory.

We consider the condition of the entire affected area before recommending the next step.

If most of the fence is still serviceable, a focused repair may make sense.

If deterioration has become widespread, continuing to repair one section at a time may no longer be the best approach. Replacement can then be considered.

Replacement

A replacement can improve the layout

Older fences often reflect how a property looked and functioned years ago.

Since then, owners may have added patios, sheds, gardens, driveways, outdoor living areas, landscaping, or other improvements.

The property may also simply be used differently today.

We plan around current conditions rather than assuming every part of the old layout should be duplicated.

Leaning wood fence section before repair
Repair on an existing fence
Worker repairing an existing fence section
Older fence reviewed first
Commercial and industrial

Working properties have working fences

Modern Fence provides commercial fencing for qualifying businesses and managed properties throughout the Sallisaw area.

Commercial fencing may involve chain link, ornamental metal fencing, gates, repairs, or multiple related services.

The property layout should support normal operations.

Employees, customers, delivery vehicles, vendors, contractors, and equipment may all use the site differently.

Gate placement and fence design should account for that traffic rather than simply creating a perimeter without considering how people enter and leave.

Commercial and industrial gates

Commercial gates are often used much more frequently than residential gates.

They may also need to serve larger vehicles.

A gate used by delivery trucks, trailers, or equipment has different practical requirements from one serving passenger vehicles.

Modern Fence fabricates qualifying gates in-house.

Gate options may include swing, sliding, cantilever, walk, and custom-sized systems depending on the project.

For automatic projects, the physical gate should also be planned with the operator and access system in mind.

Chain link fence installed beside a commercial building
Perimeter, entrances and traffic
Automatic gates

Convenient entrances, planned properly

Automatic gates can provide convenient controlled operation for qualifying residential and commercial entrances.

Operator choice depends on the gate type, site conditions, and intended use.

An existing gate should also be evaluated before automation is added.

If the gate drags, binds, or is no longer aligned properly, mechanical work may be needed first.

For a new entrance, coordinating the physical gate and automatic equipment from the beginning can provide a more practical overall system.

Access control

The gate moves. Access control decides who

An automatic gate still needs a way for authorized users to request entry.

Modern Fence provides access control systems for qualifying vehicle and pedestrian entrances.

A private residential entrance may only need a straightforward access method for household members and regular visitors.

A commercial property may have employees, vendors, delivery drivers, contractors, and guests using the same entrance.

An apartment community may need to account for residents, property management, maintenance personnel, and visitors.

The access system should fit those real users rather than becoming more complicated than the property requires.

Metal components fabricated in the Modern Fence shop
Gates and metalwork from our own shop
Fabricated in-house

Gates built around the actual opening

Not every entrance fits a standard gate.

Modern Fence fabricates qualifying gates through our own fabrication capabilities, allowing the gate to be built around the opening and intended use.

Slope is especially important.

A gate has to move through its opening, and changing ground can affect the available clearance.

We evaluate the entrance before fabrication rather than assuming a standard square gate will work on every property.

Custom metal fabrication

Modern Fence also provides custom metal fabrication for qualifying residential and commercial projects.

Our capabilities include work with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

We work with homeowners as well as builders, general contractors, developers, property managers, and commercial property owners.

When a fabricated component has to fit an existing structure, accurate field measurements may be needed before the piece is built.

Site conditions

Two projects a few miles apart can install very differently

Soil & Drainage Conditions

Ground conditions also vary from property to property.

Areas of expansive clay and drainage problems can affect posts, gates, and surrounding improvements.

Terrain and Grade Around Sallisaw Properties

Properties in Eastern Oklahoma can range from relatively level residential sites to larger rural properties with substantial changes in elevation.

Grade can influence fence layout, equipment access, and especially gate design.

Weather and Scheduling

Fence and gate installation is outdoor work.

Rain, wind, snow, ice, and freezing conditions can occasionally affect scheduling across the region.

Builders and contractors

Coordinated with the wider project

Modern Fence works with qualifying builders, developers, and general contractors on new residential and commercial construction.

Projects can involve fencing, gates, automatic entrances, access control, and metal fabrication.

We can work from plans and specifications when provided.

Actual field conditions still matter.

Finished grade, concrete, masonry, driveways, and surrounding construction can affect gate openings and fabricated components.

Final measurements may need to be verified after related construction reaches the appropriate stage.

Permits and approvals

Requirements depend on the property

Some Sallisaw-area projects may be affected by local requirements, development restrictions, HOA rules, or other approvals.

Requirements vary by the specific property and project.

Customers should determine which approvals apply before work begins.

Depending on the property, requirements may address matters such as fence height, material, location, appearance, or other details.

Some projects may also require additional review or special approval.

We do not assume one set of requirements applies to every property.

Site marked and prepared before a fence installation
Requirements checked before installation
Why choose Modern Fence

One company for the fence, the gate and the entrance

Modern Fence Company has served the region since 1950.

Our capabilities include residential fencing, agricultural fencing, commercial and industrial fencing, fence repair, custom gates, automatic gates, access control, ongoing service, and custom metal fabrication.

That range can be particularly useful when several parts of a property need to work together.

A homeowner may need a privacy fence plus a driveway gate.

A rural property may need long fence runs with larger fabricated entrances.

A commercial site may need perimeter fencing, automatic gates, and managed entry.

We can evaluate those needs as parts of one overall project.

For more information about our coverage throughout Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas, visit our service areas page.

Modern Fence crew completing a rail installation
Employee crews since 1950
Common questions

Fencing in Sallisaw — questions

More answers on our full FAQ page

What types of fencing do you install in Sallisaw?

We install qualifying wood, privacy, chain link, ornamental iron, agricultural, commercial, and industrial fencing.

Do you provide farm and ranch fencing?

Yes. We work on qualifying agricultural, ranch, acreage, and rural fencing projects.

Do you repair existing fences?

Yes. We accept qualifying fence repair projects and can evaluate whether repair or replacement is the more appropriate option.

Do you install commercial and industrial fencing?

Yes. We work with businesses, warehouses, industrial properties, property managers, builders, developers, and general contractors.

Do you fabricate custom gates?

Yes. Modern Fence fabricates qualifying gates in-house for residential, rural, commercial, and industrial entrances.

Do you install automatic gates?

Yes. We provide automatic gate systems for qualifying residential and commercial properties.

Do you install gate access control?

Yes. Qualifying access-control options include keypads, card access, RFID, telephone entry, intercom systems, and gate operators.

Do you serve areas outside Sallisaw?

Yes. We serve communities throughout Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. Project availability depends on location, size, and type of work.

Recent work

Projects around Sallisaw

Nearby communities

We also work
around Sallisaw

Our normal travel radius is approximately 75 miles from Fort Smith, and larger qualifying projects may be considered farther out.

Request a fence estimate in Sallisaw

Tell us what you are planning in Sallisaw

Whether you need residential fencing, ranch fencing, commercial or industrial fencing, fence repair, a custom gate, automatic entrance, access control, or custom metalwork, Modern Fence Company can evaluate your Sallisaw project.

Modern Fence Company