School and University Campus Fencing in Central Arkansas
United Fence installs and repairs commercial fencing and gate systems for schools and campuses across Central Arkansas, from K-12 districts to colleges and universities. We cover the full campus scope from one contractor: perimeter fencing, athletic facilities, access control, and specialized enclosures. If you are a facility director, district administrator, campus planner, or director of auxiliary services ready to discuss a fencing project, call us or request a quote.
Fencing and Gate Systems for Schools and Campuses
The fencing scope on a school campus typically involves more than the perimeter. An athletic director needs field and court fencing. A facilities manager needs campus access control and gate systems. A principal or superintendent needs playground enclosures that are safe for daily student use. Bringing separate contractors for each scope means separate bids, separate schedules, and separate points of contact when something needs repair.
United Fence handles all of it. We are a commercial fence contractor based in North Little Rock, and we have been working on commercial fencing and structural installations in Central Arkansas since 1953.
College and university campuses extend the same scope further. A larger open perimeter, stadium and recreation field fencing, parking access control, and residence hall gate systems are all commercial fencing installations. A university facilities director or director of auxiliary services coordinates these projects differently than a school district administrator, and we work with both.
What Does a Campus Fencing Project Cover?
Below is the full scope we bring to school and campus projects, along with the resource for each. One quote request starts the conversation on the whole package.
| Campus Scope | What It Covers | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter fencing and access control | Campus boundary fence, vehicle and pedestrian gate systems, controlled access points | Anti-climb fencing · Commercial gate systems |
| Athletic fields and courts | Ball field fence, court enclosures, dugout and bleacher fencing, venue gates | Athletic and sports field fencing |
| Backstops and field netting | Baseball and softball backstops, batting cage netting, field netting systems | Backstop netting · Athletic fencing |
| Playground and early-childhood enclosures | Enclosure fencing for school and park playgrounds, childcare areas | Playground enclosures |
| Temporary fencing during construction | Site control, staging, restricted-zone separation during campus construction phases | Temporary fencing |
| Fence and gate repairs | Emergency and scheduled repair on any existing fence scope, no prior relationship required | Fence and gate repair |
Fencing for College and University Campuses
United Fence completed a combination project at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway in 2009, covering perimeter fencing, athletic field fencing, and access control under a single contract. That is the kind of multi-scope campus work we offer: one contractor, one quote, for the full picture.
College and university campuses present a fencing scope that differs from K-12 in several ways. Perimeters are often larger and more open. Athletic and recreation facilities may include stadiums and multi-sport complexes alongside the standard ball diamonds and courts. Parking structures and surface lots require controlled vehicle access. Residence halls require pedestrian and vehicle gate systems that operate around the clock.
Purchasing typically runs through a state or university procurement system rather than a school district bid. Depending on the institution, the buying contact is a campus facilities director, a director of capital projects, or a central procurement office. We work with institutional contacts on specification, documentation, and quote requirements regardless of the purchasing route.
How Schools and Institutions Buy Fencing
School districts often purchase fencing through a formal bid process, a cooperative purchasing contract, or both. The procurement route matters because it affects the timeline, the documentation we provide, and how we submit a quote.
Colleges and universities in Arkansas typically purchase through a state or university procurement system rather than a school district process. The contact is usually a campus facilities director, a director of capital projects, or a central procurement office. The documentation requirements differ from a K-12 district bid, and we work with institutional purchasing contacts to provide what the process requires. A COI naming an additional insured is available on request.
United Fence is a commercial contractor based in Central Arkansas. We work with school administrators, district business managers, and university facilities teams on the scope and specification of campus fencing projects. For details on bid requirements, cooperative purchasing options, and what we need from your district to put together a qualifying bid, see our school and district procurement page.
Serving Schools and Campuses Across Central Arkansas
United Fence is a commercial fence contractor headquartered in North Little Rock. We work with school athletic directors, facility managers, district administrators, campus planners, directors of auxiliary services, and parks and recreation departments across the following cities and surrounding areas:
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Bryant, Conway, Cabot, Hot Springs, Jacksonville, Maumelle, and Sherwood.
Campus and school work in Central Arkansas includes the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and Pulaski Academy. Pulaski Academy is a text reference; no project photos are approved for publication.
For a practical guide to school perimeter fencing considerations, see our school security fencing guide for facility managers.
Call: (501) 222-1503
Campus Fencing FAQs
Cost depends on the scope: perimeter footage, fence type and gauge, gate systems, athletic field fence, playground enclosures, and any specialty applications. A campus project covering multiple scopes requires a site visit for each area to quote accurately. The fastest way to get a real number is a site visit and a written estimate. Call (501) 222-1503 or request a quote online.
Requirements vary by district, by facility type, and by the applicable building code. See our school security fencing guide for facility managers for a practical overview of school perimeter considerations, and contact us to discuss what applies to your campus.
United Fence handles the full campus scope on one or multiple contracts. Perimeter fencing, athletic field and court fencing, backstops and netting, playground enclosures, gates, and temporary fencing during construction: all available from one contractor. United Fence completed a combination project at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway in 2009, covering perimeter, athletic field fencing, and access control under a single contract.
Yes. We work with school administrators and district business managers on specification, documentation, and bid requirements. See our school and district procurement page for specifics on the bid and cooperative purchasing process.
Yes. See the campus scope table above. We install athletic and sports field fencing, backstop netting, and playground enclosures as standalone services or as part of a multi-scope campus project.
United Fence works with each district’s site access requirements. Contact us before scheduling a site visit to discuss your district’s process: (501) 222-1503.
Yes. United Fence completed a combination fencing project at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway in 2009, covering perimeter fencing, athletic field fencing, and access control in a single contract. The scope we install for college and university campuses covers the same categories described above: perimeter fencing, athletic and recreation field fencing, parking access control, and gate systems. The buyers, the scheduling calendar, and the purchasing process differ from K-12, and we work with institutional contacts on all three. Contact us to discuss your campus project: (501) 222-1503.
Start a Campus Scope Conversation
United Fence is a third generation, family-owned commercial fence contractor. If your school or campus in Central Arkansas needs any part of the fencing scope described above, start with a conversation. We come to your site, assess what you need, and give you a written quote.
Phone: (501) 222-1503
One year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties. Excludes acts of God.
BBB Accredited. A+ Rating.
Since 1953. Central Arkansas.
