Fence Contractor — River Valley, Arkansas
ACE Fence Company is the River Valley's original licensed fence contractor. Direct employees, written estimates, 3-year workmanship warranty. Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Alma, Barling, and Eastern Oklahoma. Since 1963.
The River Valley's Licensed Fence Contractor
"Fence contractor" is a term that gets used loosely in the home services market. In the River Valley, it can mean anything from a licensed, insured company with decades of experience to a two-person operation with a truck, a post pounder, and no business license. The difference matters — not just for quality, but for liability, permit compliance, and what happens when something goes wrong.
ACE Fence Company is a licensed fence contractor in Arkansas, operating continuously in the River Valley since 1963. We carry comprehensive general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Our crews are direct employees — not day-labor hires assembled for individual jobs. Every estimate is written and itemized. Every installation is backed by a 3-year workmanship warranty. This is what distinguishes a fence contractor from a fence installer with a truck.
What a Licensed Fence Contractor Does Differently
Proper Post Setting
The most common fence failure in the River Valley is premature post failure — posts that lean, shift, or fall over within a few years of installation. The cause is almost always inadequate depth and insufficient concrete. River Valley's expansive clay soils require posts set to a depth that accounts for seasonal heave, concrete mixed to the right spec, and adequate cure time before hanging panels. ACE Fence follows the specifications that 62 years of River Valley soil experience has proven correct — not the minimum that saves time.
Permit Compliance
Most residential fence installations in Fort Smith require a permit. Commercial projects almost always require permits. A licensed fence contractor knows which projects require permits, can pull those permits, and installs to the specifications required for inspection. An unlicensed installer typically skips the permit process — leaving the homeowner with an unpermitted fence that can create issues at sale, create liability in the event of injury, or require removal at their expense.
Insurance Coverage
If an uninsured crew member is injured on your property, the liability can fall on you as the property owner. If an unlicensed contractor damages your property or a neighbor's property, your recourse is limited. ACE Fence's comprehensive insurance protects our employees, your property, and your neighbors throughout the installation process. We can provide insurance certificates before any work begins.
Written Estimates and Warranties
A handshake agreement and a ballpark number are not a contract. ACE Fence provides written, itemized estimates that specify the fence type, height, linear footage, gate count, hardware spec, and total installed price before any work begins. Every ACE Fence installation is backed by a 3-year workmanship warranty — in writing.
Our Installation Process
ACE Fence's River Valley installation process is straightforward and transparent:
- Free estimate visit — We schedule an on-site visit at your convenience. Our estimator measures the property, assesses terrain and access, discusses your options, and advises on permit requirements.
- Written proposal — You receive a written, itemized estimate specifying every element of the job. No oral commitments, no ballpark numbers.
- Approval and scheduling — Once you approve the estimate, we schedule installation and handle permit applications where required.
- Installation — Our direct-employee crew completes the installation to ACE Fence standards. Most residential jobs are completed in 1–3 days.
- Walkthrough — We walk through the completed installation with you to confirm it meets your expectations and our specification.
River Valley Fence Contractor FAQ
Is ACE Fence a licensed fence contractor in Arkansas?
Yes. ACE Fence Company is a licensed fence contractor in Arkansas. We carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. We are accustomed to meeting the licensing and compliance requirements of residential HOAs, commercial general contractors, and government entities throughout the River Valley.
How long has ACE Fence been a licensed contractor in the River Valley?
ACE Fence Company was founded in Fort Smith in 1963 and has operated as a licensed fence contractor in the River Valley for over 62 years. We have held continuous licensing and insurance throughout our operating history — there is no gap, no lapse, and no period where we were unlicensed.
What is the process for getting a fence installed by ACE Fence?
Step 1: Call (479) 646-5306 or submit a request online. Step 2: We schedule a free on-site estimate — our estimator visits your property, measures, assesses terrain, and discusses your options. Step 3: We provide a written, itemized estimate. Step 4: You approve the estimate. Step 5: We schedule installation and pull any required permits. Step 6: We install and do a final walkthrough.
Do you pull fence permits in Fort Smith and the River Valley?
Yes. ACE Fence handles fence permit applications for projects that require city or county approval throughout the River Valley. Most residential fence installations in Fort Smith require a permit through the City Planning Department. We advise on permit requirements during the estimate visit.
What warranty does ACE Fence provide on River Valley installations?
ACE Fence provides a 3-year workmanship warranty on all installations. This covers installation defects — settling posts, opening seams, failing rails, hardware failures — not normal material weathering. Manufacturer warranties on fence materials and gate operators are also passed through to you.
Do you use subcontractors or direct employees?
Every ACE Fence crew member is a direct employee of ACE Fence Company — not a day-labor hire, not a subcontractor, not a franchise crew. This matters because our employees are trained to ACE Fence standards, carry ACE Fence insurance, and are accountable to ACE Fence management for the quality of every installation.
Hire the River Valley's Licensed Fence Contractor
Free estimate. Written proposal. Direct employees. 3-year warranty. Call or request online — we serve all of Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Alma, Barling, and Eastern Oklahoma.