Fence Company in Belmont, MI
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Current Project Start
About 2 weeks
Next Available Estimate
Within 48 hours
Local Permit Wait Time
About 2 weeks (if necessary)
Why Jenison Homeowners Choose Fence Brothers
Most Belmont and Plainfield Charter Township properties don’t need a fence permit at all if the fence stays inside the property line, so this line often doesn’t apply here. See “Plainfield Charter Township Permits” below.
WHAT WE INSTALL
Fencing Services We Offer in Belmont, MI
Fence Brothers installs fencing for homeowners and businesses throughout Belmont and the rest of Plainfield Charter Township. Here’s what we build most often, with notes on how each material fits this area.
Wood Fence Installation
Wood is what we build most for Belmont homeowners, making up roughly 65 percent of our residential work. Every wood fence goes together on-site, piece by piece, using true 2×4 rails and 11/16-inch pickets rather than the thinner stock some contractors substitute. We offer both cedar and pine, and either holds up well through Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles once posts are set below the frost line. For rural properties in Plainfield Township’s RP and RE zoning districts, we also build ranch and agricultural fencing, including flat rail, vinyl or wood ranch rail, split diamond rail, and cross buck styles.
Vinyl Fencing
Vinyl is a popular pick for Belmont homeowners who want a finished look without the upkeep a wood fence asks for. We’re a preferred Vecca installer, which means the panels we install are built to hold their color and shape through Michigan winters instead of fading or warping after a few seasons. There’s no painting or staining on a vinyl fence, just an occasional wash-down.
Aluminum Fencing
Aluminum is worth a look for properties near where the Rogue River meets the Grand River, right around Belmont. Ground near a river confluence tends to hold more seasonal moisture than ground farther from water, and aluminum doesn’t rust the way some steel hardware can under that kind of dampness. It also gives a clean, ornamental line that suits pool enclosures or front-yard fencing where an open sightline matters.
Chain Link Fencing
Chain link is the practical option for dog runs, side-yard containment, and marking a property line without blocking the view. It costs less than wood, vinyl, or aluminum, and it holds up well in the utility areas of a property, where function matters more than appearance.
Commercial fence company
Commercial work makes up about 25 percent of what we build, for property managers, schools, municipal properties, and general contractors around Kent County. The estimate and installation process runs the same way it does for a homeowner: Alec or Kyle walks the site, confirms the scope, and puts a written number in front of you before leaving.
Gate Installation & Operators
A driveway gate is one of the more technical pieces of a fence project. We’re one of the few fence companies in the area with the electrical expertise to install gate operators ourselves, start to finish, rather than subcontracting that part out, which keeps the wiring, hardware, and warranty with one company.
Get a Free Fence Estimate in Belmont
Your estimate takes about 10 minutes. We come to your property, walk the yard, and give you a written price on the spot. No pressure, no follow-up sales calls.
Call (616) 348-9988 or fill out the form below.
Local Soil and Terrain in Belmont, MI
Belmont is an unincorporated community, so it has no city government of its own. It’s the seat of Plainfield Charter Township in Kent County, and the whole community falls under that one township’s authority. That’s a genuine advantage for a fence project: unlike some nearby communities split across two governments, where the answer depends on which side of a boundary line a property sits, a Belmont address means one zoning ordinance applies, without any guesswork.
Belmont also sits right where the Rogue River meets the Grand River, which factors into how we plan a job here, from drainage patterns to how close a fence line runs to the water. Regardless of material, every post we set goes below Michigan’s 42-inch frost line, the depth required under the Michigan Residential Code, Section R403.1.4. A post set shallower can heave with the ground each winter and work loose within a few seasons.
Soil across Kent County generally runs from sandy loam to loamy over glacial till left behind by the last ice age. That mix drains reasonably well in most spots, but it isn’t uniform property to property, and drainage affects both how concrete cures around a post and how much frost heave a given spot is prone to. We evaluate the soil at each post location during the estimate rather than applying one method across the whole yard.
MISS DIG 811: Call Before You Dig
Michigan law requires a utility locate before anyone digs, including fence post holes. MISS DIG 811 coordinates this: once a locate request goes in, utility companies have a minimum of 3 business days to mark buried lines, and a standard locate ticket stays valid for 21 calendar days. Skipping this step risks hitting a gas, electric, or water line, a real and expensive mistake.
It’s worth flagging for Belmont specifically, given how much underground utility and drainage infrastructure tends to run through properties near a river confluence. We submit the MISS DIG request as a standard part of every job, one less thing a homeowner has to track down.
Plainfield Charter Township Permits
Here’s the part that surprises most homeowners: Plainfield Charter Township doesn’t require a permit to install a residential fence, as long as it stays inside your property line, per the township’s own FAQ page. Placement and design rules still apply, spelled out in Section 3.27 of the Zoning Ordinance, “Fences and Walls.” Because we already know that section, we can usually tell a Belmont homeowner what applies to their property before we show up for the estimate.
Front and corner-front yards
4 ft maximum height, or up to 6 ft if the fence sits at least 60 ft back from the front or corner-front property line.
Side and rear yards
6 ft maximum height, or up to 8 ft where the yard borders a road with 4 or more lanes.
Corner lots
Nothing taller than 30 inches, whether it’s a fence, wall, structure, or planting, within a 20-foot radius of the corner property lines, to protect sightlines for traffic.
Barbed wire and electric fencing
Not allowed in or next to any residential district. The exception is bona fide agricultural use on property zoned RP (Rural Preservation) or RE (Rural Estate), where either can be used for livestock control.
Height measurement
Measured from average grade to the top of the fence. Raising the grade artificially to make a fence look taller than its measured height isn’t allowed.
Finished side
The finished side of the fence has to face the neighboring property, with posts and rails on your side of the line.
Knowing these figures ahead of time means we can typically confirm what’s allowed on your Belmont property during the same visit as your estimate, instead of reworking the plan after a separate trip to the township.
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HOW IT WORKS
Our Fence Installation Process
1
Free On-Site Estimate
A walk of the property, a discussion of materials, and a written number before we leave.
2
Permits, HOA, and MISS DIG
Fence Brothers files the Zoning Compliance Permit, confirms any HOA requirements, and schedules the utility locate.
3
Installation
Posts set below the frost line, rails and pickets built on site to your yard’s actual layout.
4
Final Walkthrough and 5-Year Warranty
A walk-through before we consider the job finished, backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty that covers wood.
RECENT WORK
Recent Fence Projects Near Belmont, MI
We’re building out a project gallery specific to this part of Kent County as Belmont-area installs wrap up. In the meantime, our full gallery shows examples of the wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link work we’ve completed across our service area.
WHERE WE WORK
Also Serving Nearby Areas
Belmont sits close to several other communities where our crews work regularly. If you’re just outside Belmont, we also serve Rockford, MI to the north and Grand Rapids to the south, and cover fence installation across the rest of the Kent County area.
Get Your Free Fence Estimate in Belmont
Ready to get a fence built the right way? Call (616) 300-5278 or request a free estimate online, and we’ll typically have someone out to your property within 48 hours. Alec or Kyle handles the visit personally, same as they have since 2013, and you’ll get a written estimate before they leave, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
If the upfront cost is a concern, we offer financing through Wisetack, which breaks the project into low monthly payments instead of one lump sum.
Call (616) 348-9988 or fill out the form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Fencing Services, Pricing, and Process.
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Belmont or Plainfield Township?
No, not if the fence stays inside your property line, per the township’s own FAQ page. Section 3.27 of the Zoning Ordinance still governs height, placement, and design.
How tall can my fence be in Plainfield Charter Township?
Front and corner-front yards top out at 4 ft, or 6 ft with at least a 60 ft setback. Side and rear yards top out at 6 ft, or 8 ft where the yard borders a road with 4 or more lanes. Corner lots carry an added 30-inch limit within a 20-foot radius of the corner to preserve sightlines.
Do I need to call MISS DIG before installing a fence near the Rogue River in Belmont?
Yes, throughout Belmont, not just near the water. Michigan law requires a MISS DIG 811 utility locate before any digging, including fence post holes. Give at least 3 business days’ notice; a standard ticket is valid for 21 calendar days. We handle this as part of every job.
How fast can Fence Brothers get to Belmont for an estimate?
Typically within 48 hours of your call.
Is barbed wire or electric fencing allowed on residential property in Belmont?
No, not in residential districts. The exception is bona fide agricultural use on property zoned RP or RE, for livestock control.
How deep do fence posts need to go in Michigan’s frost line?
Below 42 inches, the frost depth referenced in the Michigan Residential Code, Section R403.1.4. We set every post below that line regardless of material.
What’s the difference between a wood and a vinyl privacy fence?
Wood gives a natural look you can stain or paint, but it needs periodic upkeep and eventual board replacement. Vinyl costs more upfront and holds its color and shape with little maintenance in return. See wood fence installation or vinyl fence installation for more detail.
Does Fence Brothers offer financing for a Belmont fence project?
Yes, through Wisetack, with low monthly payments instead of the full cost due upfront.