Fence Installation in Lowell, MI
Fence Brothers is a Kentwood-based, owner-operated crew serving homeowners around Lowell, from in-town lots to the larger parcels out toward Vergennes Township. Alec and Kyle Trierweiler are on every job.
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Whether you’re planning a residential fence, or just exploring your options, we’ll help you understand what makes sense for your property, your goals, and your budget.
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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)
Trusted Fence Installation Across West Michigan
As a fence company serving Forest Hills, MI, Fence Brothers backs every job with a 4.9-star Google rating from 21 reviews, a 5.0 rating on Angi, Angi Approved status, and the 2025 Super Service Award. We’ve been in business 13 years, since 2013, and remain owner-operated by brothers Alec and Kyle Trierweiler, licensed and insured. These are company-wide figures; local job history isn’t large enough yet to report separately.
WHAT WE INSTALL
Our Fence Installation Services in Forest Hills, 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
Fence Brothers builds cedar and pine wood fences for both in-town Lowell lots and the larger parcels out toward Vergennes Township. Pine is usually the more affordable choice and holds up just as well as cedar for privacy runs; cedar is available if you prefer its look or a covenant calls for it by name. Boards are cut from true 2×4 rails, and every post goes in below Michigan’s 42-inch frost line.
Best for: Privacy fencing on in-town lots and long perimeter runs on larger township parcels.
Vinyl Fencing
Vinyl is a strong fit for homeowners who want privacy without the upkeep, especially on lots near the water. Fence Brothers is a preferred Vecca installer, and we also carry Wheatland vinyl for additional colors and styles. It holds its color through Michigan winters and never needs painting or staining.
Best for: Low-maintenance privacy fencing, especially where a covenant specifies approved materials.
Aluminum Fencing
Aluminum gives homeowners here a clean, upscale perimeter without the maintenance wood or steel need. Powder-coated panels hold their finish through Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles without rusting or peeling.
Best for: Pool enclosures and decorative front-yard perimeters.
Chain Link Fencing
Chain link is a practical, cost-effective option for the larger lots and rural stretches nearby, including township and agricultural properties. Galvanized for durability, with privacy slats or vinyl coating available.
Best for: Property boundaries, pet containment, and longer perimeter runs on township lots.
We also install gates, gate operators, and ranch and agricultural fencing.
Get a Free Fence Estimate in Lowell
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.
Why Forest Hills Lots Require a Different Installation Approach
- Frost-Line Depth and Seasonal Ground Movement
Michigan’s frost line runs 42 inches deep, and a West Michigan winter can heave a shallow post out of alignment within a season or two. We set every post below that line, regardless of which township your property falls in. - Soil Conditions
Kent County’s glacial-till soils shift between sandy and heavy clay from lot to lot, which changes how concrete cures around a post and how well a footing drains. We evaluate the soil at your specific property rather than applying one method to the whole street. - Mature Tree Root Systems
Forest Hills’ larger, tree-lined lots often mean routing a fence line around root systems and drip lines instead of running it in a straight shot. We adjust post spacing and placement on-site to avoid cutting into roots that could destabilize a mature tree. - Slope and Grade Changes
A sloped yard needs either a stepped fence, where each panel stays level and steps down the grade, or a racked one, where the panel follows the slope in a continuous line. Which one fits depends on the specific run, and we walk that decision with you before quoting the job.
Every one of these factors gets checked during your on-site estimate, not guessed at from a satellite photo.
Lowell-Area Permit Basics
City of Lowell requires a fence permit
Filed through the Building & Community Development Department (301 E. Main Street, 616-897-8457). The city sets its own height and fee requirements, so confirm specifics with them directly before you install.
Vergennes Township
Vergennes Township, which borders the city and covers part of the 49331 ZIP code, does not require a building permit, but a sketch or site plan needs Zoning Administrator approval. Front-yard fencing, or anything within 30 feet of a waterfront property line, is capped at 3 feet if solid or 4 feet if at least half open. The limit is 6 feet elsewhere, measured from grade.
Approved materials in Vergennes Township
Approved materials in Vergennes Township include wood, vinyl, wrought iron, anodized aluminum, brick, stone, and masonry.
MISS DIG 811 is required statewide
MISS DIG 811 is required statewide, at least three full business days before digging, under Michigan Public Act 174.
We confirm which jurisdiction applies to your property, pull whichever permit is required, and file the MISS DIG request before we dig a single hole. You sign the estimate. We handle the rest.
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HOW IT WORKS
How Your Fence Gets Built — From Estimate to Warranty
1
Free On-Site Estimate
We walk your property, note the terrain and any HOA or township considerations, and leave you with a written estimate, typically within 48 hours of your call.
2
Permits, HOA, and MISS DIG
We file the zoning permit with the correct township, submit any required HOA paperwork, and schedule MISS DIG utility locates at least 3 business days before digging starts.
3
Installation
Every fence is built piece by piece on-site, using true 2×4 rails, 11/16-inch pickets, and posts set below Michigan’s 42-inch frost line.
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Final Walkthrough and 5-Year Warranty
We walk the finished fence with you, and every job is backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty that covers wood as well as vinyl, aluminum, and chain link.
RECENT WORK
Recent Fence Projects Near Lowell, MI
Our most relevant recent work sits just west in Kentwood: a cedar privacy fence with a custom lattice top, and an aluminum fence for a family securing a yard for kids and dogs. Same crew, same standards, wherever the address is.
WHERE WE WORK
Fence Installation Service Area Near Forest Hills, MI
We’re close to your neighbors too. You’ll find us as the fence company serving nearby Ada, about 8 miles away, and as fence contractors near Cascade Township, roughly 12 miles out. For the full list of communities we cover, see our Kent County fence installation service area page.
Get a Free Fence Estimate in Lowell
We come to your property, walk the lot, and give you a written price before we leave. No pressure, no follow-up calls you didn’t ask for.
Call (616) 348-9988 or fill out the form.
Request a Free Estimate
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Fencing Services, Pricing, and Process.
Does Fence Brothers install fences in Lowell, MI?
Yes. We install wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link fences for homeowners throughout the area.
What areas nearby does Fence Brothers serve?
Vergennes Township, plus nearby communities like Ada and Cascade Township.
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Lowell?
Possibly. The city’s Building & Community Development Department handles fence permits, so confirm requirements with them directly before you start.
Do I need a permit for a fence near the Flat River or Grand River?
In Vergennes Township specifically, yes for certain placements: fencing in the front yard, or within 30 feet of a waterfront property line, is limited to 3 feet if solid or 4 feet if at least half open. Check with the applicable jurisdiction for your exact parcel.
Is Fence Brothers licensed, insured, and highly rated?
We’re fully insured (Michigan doesn’t require a separate fencing license), and we carry a 4.9-star rating across 21 Google reviews, an Angi Approved badge, and the 2025 Super Service Award.
Does Fence Brothers call MISS DIG before digging fence post holes?
Yes, on every job. Michigan Public Act 174 requires at least three full business days’ notice before excavating, and we handle that call so you don’t have to.