Fence Company in Jenison, MI: Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum & Chain Link
Fence Brothers is a family-owned fence company serving Jenison, MI, with wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link installation. We handle the permit, the MISS DIG utility locate, and the property line review ourselves, so a Jenison homeowner never has to deal with Georgetown Township directly. Request your free Jenison estimate and we’ll typically follow up within 48 hours.
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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
Jenison isn’t its own city. It has no city hall and no city council. It’s an unincorporated community that sits entirely inside Georgetown Charter Township, which means every fence permit here is decided by the township’s Building and Zoning Department, not a separate municipal office. Fence Brothers works from the township’s actual zoning ordinance rather than a generic permit checklist, so a Jenison estimate doesn’t start with a crash course in local rules.
Both brothers stay on every job from the first walk-through to the final inspection. That includes handling the Zoning Compliance Permit application, the MISS DIG utility locate, and a check of the property line before any post goes in the ground. As a fence contractor in Jenison, MI, we also verify HOA guidelines for homeowners in association-governed neighborhoods, since not every subdivision here answers to the same set of rules.
WHAT WE INSTALL
Fence Installation Services in Jenison, MI
Wood Fence Installation
Cedar and pine privacy fencing, built piece-by-piece on site rather than assembled from prefabricated panels. Dog-ear and board-on-board styles are the most requested in this area. See wood fence installation for material specifics and pricing factors.
Vinyl Fencing
Low-maintenance vinyl for homeowners who want privacy or ornamental styling without repainting or resealing on a schedule. Fence Brothers installs as a preferred dealer for Vecca, with Wheatland available for styles Vecca doesn’t carry. See vinyl fence installation for residential fencing options in Jenison.
Aluminum Fencing
Ornamental aluminum for pool enclosures, front yards, and properties where sightlines matter more than solid privacy. Finish holds up through West Michigan winters without the upkeep a painted metal fence needs.
Chain Link Fencing
Galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link for yards, dog runs, and side-lot containment, sized and hung to the same post-depth standard used on every other material.
Commercial fence company
Perimeter and security fencing for businesses and property managers, including chain link, ornamental, and temporary fencing for active job sites.
Gate Installation & Operators
Manual and powered gate operators added to any fence line, sized to the gate’s actual weight and use rather than a one-size hinge kit.
Get a Free Fence Estimate in Jenison
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.
Soil, Frost Line, and Local Terrain Around Jenison
Every fence post Fence Brothers sets in Jenison goes below Michigan’s 42-inch frost line, the same depth referenced in the Michigan Residential Code (R403.1.4). Skipping that depth is the single most common reason a fence starts to heave or lean by its second or third winter.
Jenison sits on the same outwash-plain corridor as the rest of the lower Grand River valley, generally described in county soil surveys as Oshtemo-Boyer-Spinks association soils: sandy and loamy material that drains fast and holds a post well once it’s set to proper depth, but doesn’t forgive a shallow one. Rush Creek runs through the area, with a USGS monitoring gauge at Chicago Drive near Jenison, and the Buck Creek Trail physically connects Jenison’s Baldwin Street Trailhead to Broadway Street in Grandville. Both are worth knowing about if a property backs up to either corridor, since a drainage easement can affect where a fence is allowed to go.
Permits, HOAs, and Zoning in Jenison
Because Jenison has no city government, its fence rules come from Georgetown Charter Township’s Zoning Ordinance (Section 3.8, Fences):
Front yard, street-facing setback
3 ft maximum (up to 4 ft if the Zoning Administrator approves it for sightlines)
Side and rear yards
6 ft maximum
No general side or rear setback requirement
So a fence can typically sit on the property line
Corner and double-frontage lots
minimum 5 ft rear setback
A Zoning Compliance Permit is required before installation. The township hasn’t published a flat fee for it, so Fence Brothers confirms the current cost directly with the Building and Zoning Department as part of every estimate rather than quoting a number that could be out of date. Homeowners in an HOA-governed neighborhood, such as Hager Park West, should also expect an association review on top of the township permit. Fence Brothers checks both before submitting anything. Full ordinance text is available directly from Georgetown Township’s fence ordinance page.
What Jenison Neighbors Are Saying About Fence Brothers
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 Jenison
Fence Brothers has built wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link fences across West Michigan since 2013, including dog-ear cedar privacy fences, spaced-picket wood fencing, and ornamental aluminum enclosures. Ask during your estimate to see examples closest to your part of Georgetown Township.
WHERE WE WORK
Fence Contractor Service Areas Near Jenison
Fence Brothers installs fences throughout Jenison and the rest of Georgetown Charter Township, with crews regularly working nearby in Grandville and Hudsonville, and further out across Grand Rapids. If you’re searching for fence installation near Jenison, MI and don’t see your neighborhood named here, call or request an estimate and we’ll confirm coverage.
Request a Free Fence Estimate
A fence in Jenison has to work with your yard, your neighborhood, and the City’s permit process, and that’s the job we handle on every estimate. Call, fill out the form, or send a text, and we’ll come walk your property, measure the runs, and leave a written quote the same visit, with no obligation to decide before we’re gone.
Financing available through Wisetack — low monthly payments, short-term options.
Call (616) 348-9988 or fill out the form.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fencing in Jenison
Common Questions About Our Fencing Services, Pricing, and Process.
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Jenison?
Yes. Jenison has no city government of its own, so fence permitting runs through Georgetown Charter Township’s Building and Zoning Department under Section 3.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Fence Brothers handles the permit application as part of the job.
How tall can my fence be in Jenison?
Georgetown Township allows up to 3 ft in the front setback of a street-facing yard, with up to 4 ft possible if the Zoning Administrator signs off for sightline reasons. Side and rear yards can go up to 6 ft.
Do you handle HOA approval for neighborhoods like Hager Park West?
Yes. Fence Brothers checks HOA guidelines for any association-governed property in Jenison before submitting a permit application, so the homeowner doesn’t have to track down the rules themselves.
How deep do fence posts need to be set in Jenison?
Below Michigan’s 42-inch frost line, per the Michigan Residential Code. Posts set shallower than that are the most common reason a fence starts to lean within a few winters.
What’s the difference between wood and vinyl fencing?
Wood fencing is built piece-by-piece on site using true 2×4 rails and 11/16-inch pickets, in styles like dog-ear and board-on-board. Vinyl arrives as manufactured panels, which cuts down on the upkeep a wood fence needs over time. Fence Brothers installs vinyl as a preferred Vecca dealer.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, through Wisetack. It spreads the cost of a fence into low monthly payments instead of one lump sum up front.
How long does a typical fence installation take in Jenison?
Once a project is scheduled, installation typically starts within about two weeks. If Georgetown Township requires a Zoning Compliance Permit, add time for that approval before the installation clock starts.
How fast can Fence Brothers get to a Jenison property?
Jenison is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from our Kentwood shop. We commit to scheduling your estimate within 48 hours of your request rather than promising an exact drive-time window.