Saint Paul's commercial property is a mix of old and new: rail yards and warehouses in the Midway and along the river, shops on University Avenue and Payne Avenue, schools, churches and apartment buildings in every neighborhood. We fence all of these. Typical jobs are chain link around a yard or lot, ornamental steel along a street frontage, rolling and swing gates for vehicle entrances, and enclosures for equipment and waste.
We start with what the fence has to do. Keeping people out of a storage yard, guiding visitors to one entrance and screening a loading area are three different fences. Height, mesh size, post weight and gate type follow from that. Minnesota conditions are part of the design: posts and gate footings go below frost depth, slide gates need a track or cantilever that still works in snow, and coatings have to stand up to road salt.
City zoning controls height and materials by district, and the city's fence page says barbed wire fences are inspected and that barbed wire is not allowed on residential property. We check the zoning for your parcel and what the permit will require before pricing. You get a written quote with the fence, each gate and any operator listed as separate lines.
Commercial & security fencing in Saint Paul: common questions
Can a business in Saint Paul use barbed wire?
It depends on the zoning of the parcel and what is next door. The city does not allow it on residential property and inspects barbed wire fences. We confirm with the Department of Safety and Inspections before quoting it.
Can you work while the business stays open?
Yes. We plan the job in sections so entrances stay usable, and we can schedule gate work for the hours when traffic is lightest.
Do you add privacy screening to chain link?
We can supply slats or fabric screen where the city allows them for your site. Screening adds wind load, so the posts and footings are sized for it from the start.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.