Apartment and Multifamily Fencing in Central Arkansas
Property managers: United Fence installs commercial perimeter fencing and automated gate systems for apartment communities across Central Arkansas. We handle the fence and the gate on one contract. If you manage a community that needs a perimeter upgrade, a gate replacement, or a full security fence build, we quote from a site visit and work exclusively with commercial clients.
Commercial Fencing and Gate Systems for Apartment Communities
A secure apartment community starts at the perimeter. The right fencing keeps access points controlled, deters unauthorized entry, and gives residents a clear physical boundary between the property and the street. Add an automated gate system and you have controlled access at the entrance without a staffed guard post.
United Fence has been building and installing commercial fencing in Central Arkansas since 1953. We work with property managers and apartment community operators. Every project starts with a site visit and a written quote built on your property’s actual dimensions.
Perimeter Fencing for Apartment Communities
The perimeter fence defines your property’s edge and manages where people enter and exit. For apartment communities, the right fence depends on the neighborhood, the age and style of the buildings, your resident expectations, and how much maintenance your on-site staff can handle.
United Fence installs the following fencing types for apartment and multifamily properties:
Chain Link
Chain link is the most practical choice for large perimeter runs. It is durable, easy to repair when a panel takes damage, and available in galvanized or black vinyl-coated finish. Black vinyl-coated chain link is a common choice for apartment perimeters where appearance matters to the lease-up process. Windscreen in green or black can be added to an existing chain link fence for privacy and visual separation.
Ornamental Iron
Ornamental iron works at property entrances, leasing office facades, and decorative perimeter segments where curb appeal is part of the product.
We fabricate iron fencing in-house and can match non-standard dimensions. Ornamental fencing is often combined with chain link on the field-facing perimeter and iron at the street-facing sections.
Automated Gates and Resident Access Control
An automated gate system at the community entrance manages who comes in and out without putting that job on a staff member. It is the single most visible security upgrade a property can make, and for apartment communities it is the piece prospective residents notice and ask about during tours.
United Fence installs commercial gate systems for apartment communities: electric slide gates, swing gates, and commercial access control at community entrances and interior access points.
For gate installation in the Little Rock and North Little Rock area, see our automated gate systems in Little Rock page. For all commercial gate systems, including access control, see commercial gate systems.
Fence and Gate as One Project
The fencing contractors and the gate system vendors are usually two different companies. One bids the fence, the other bids the access control, and you are left managing two contracts, two install schedules, and two sets of crews going in the ground.
United Fence installs the fence and the gate on one contract. The perimeter fence, the gate opening, the gate system, and the post work all come from the same crew, the same quote, and the same point of contact. When something needs attention after install, there is one phone number.
That scope consolidation also matters during the install. One mobilization to set fence posts and gate posts, one round of concrete work, one site coordination. Bringing a second contractor in for the gate after the fence is done doubles the disruption to residents.
Managing Multiple Properties
Property management companies with multiple communities benefit from a fence and gate contractor who can apply a consistent specification across properties. The same material, the same gauge, the same gate configuration at each community reduces maintenance complexity and makes it easier to train staff on the gate system.
If you manage more than one property and need fence or gate work at multiple locations, contact us to discuss a combined scope. We quote each property from a site visit.
Choosing the Right Fence for Your Community
The right perimeter fence depends on four factors: security need, maintenance budget, appearance, and site conditions. This table covers the main options for apartment and multifamily properties.
| Material | Best For | Maintenance | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain link, galvanized | Large perimeter runs, rear and utility areas, tight budgets | Low. Repairs are panel-level. | Functional. Works at industrial-adjacent or no-frills properties. |
| Chain link, black vinyl-coated | Front perimeters, lease-up communities, anywhere curb appeal matters | Low. Same as galvanized. | Cleaner sight line. The coating does wear over time. |
| Chain link with windscreen | Properties needing privacy, visual separation, or wind reduction | Low for fence; screen panels replace when damaged. | Adds color. Blocks sight lines in both directions. |
| Ornamental iron | Entrances, street-facing facades, leasing office perimeters | Moderate. Touch-up painting over time. | High. The most visible upgrade a property can make. |
| Chain link + ornamental iron combined | Communities wanting street presence with practical rear perimeters | Mixed. Iron at the front, chain link on the back. | Strong front presence, practical everywhere else. |
We will recommend the right combination for your property during the site visit.
Repairs and Ongoing Service
Perimeter fence and gate systems at apartment communities take ongoing use. A panel that takes impact from a vehicle, a gate that gets forced open, a post that leans after a hard winter: these are maintenance events, not failures requiring a full replacement.
United Fence offers commercial fence and gate repair with no prior relationship required. If something breaks at your property and we installed it, call us. If we did not install it and you need an assessment, we can still come out.
Fencing for Apartment Community Dog Parks
Dog parks are one of the most requested amenity upgrades at apartment communities. A dog park enclosure has requirements that differ from a perimeter fence. The most important is the entry: a double-gated vestibule where the outer gate closes before the inner gate opens. Without it, a dog can bolt as a resident enters. The second is hardware that a resident can operate one-handed while holding a leash. The third is a fence height that contains larger dogs without blocking sightlines from the building, so staff can see into the run without entering it.
United Fence installs commercial enclosure fencing for apartment community dog parks across Central Arkansas. We build the full enclosure: posts set in concrete, chain link fabric tensioned to spec, and gate systems installed to self-close and self-latch on every gate. Where a property separates large-dog and small-dog runs, we fence both areas and install a shared gate between them.
Typical apartment dog park spec:
Height: 4 to 6 feet depending on the resident dog population and the property’s community standards.
Self-closing, self-latching hardware on every gate: Residents should not have to remember to latch anything.
Double-gated entry: An outer gate and an inner gate with a buffer zone between them. The outer gate closes before the inner gate opens. This is the single feature that prevents escapes when a resident enters.
Material: Galvanized or black vinyl-coated chain link. Visible through the fence for supervision. Easy to clean. Black vinyl-coated is the cleaner look for a front-facing amenity area.
Separated runs: If the property includes separate large-dog and small-dog areas, we fence both runs with a common fence line and gate between them.
We will spec the enclosure during the site visit and discuss layout options for your property. Call (501) 222-1503 or request a quote online.
Serving Apartment Communities Across Central Arkansas
United Fence is a commercial contractor based in North Little Rock. We serve apartment communities and multifamily properties across the following cities and surrounding areas:
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Bryant, Conway, Cabot, Hot Springs, Jacksonville, Maumelle, and Sherwood.
Apartment Fencing FAQs
Cost depends on the perimeter footage, the fence material and gauge, whether the project includes a gate system, site conditions, and access requirements during install. There is no standard per-foot price that applies across every property configuration. Call (501) 222-1503 or request a quote online. We come to your property, measure the perimeter, and give you a written estimate.
For most apartment perimeters, black vinyl-coated chain link offers the best combination of security, durability, low maintenance, and appearance at a commercial scale. For street-facing sections and property entrances, ornamental iron is the strongest visual upgrade. Many communities use a combination: iron at the front, chain link along the sides and rear. We will walk through the options for your specific property during the site visit.
A controlled entrance limits drive-through traffic, makes unauthorized access visible, and creates a psychological barrier for opportunistic activity. We cannot cite a specific crime-reduction percentage. What we can say is that property managers consistently report that a gated entrance is the most frequently asked-about security feature during resident tours. The gate is as much a leasing tool as it is a security tool.
The right system depends on your resident mix, how guests and delivery vehicles access the property, and how much management you want to put on your leasing staff. We will go through the options available during the site visit and quote process.
Contact us to discuss a multi-property scope. We quote each location from a site visit and can coordinate install schedules across multiple communities to minimize overlap.
We schedule install work around your property’s operational needs. A gate installation or fence repair does not require a full community shutdown. We work with you during the quote process to identify access constraints and plan the install sequence accordingly.
Call us. United Fence offers commercial fence and gate repair with no prior relationship required.
We can specify material, gauge, coating, and mesh size to match an existing fence line or a previously installed system. Bring photos and any notes on the existing spec to the site visit and we will match what you have.
Yes. United Fence builds commercial enclosure fencing for apartment community dog parks. The key decisions are the entry system (a double-gated vestibule to prevent escapes), self-closing and self-latching hardware on every gate, fence height for the resident dog population, and whether the property wants separate large-dog and small-dog runs. We will spec the enclosure and discuss layout during the site visit. Call (501) 222-1503 or request a quote to start.
Yes. United Fence installs the perimeter fence and the gate system on one contract: one site visit, one quote, one crew. Call (501) 222-1503 or request a quote to start.
Get a Free Quote for Your Property
United Fence is a third generation, family-owned commercial fence contractor. If you manage an apartment community or multifamily property in Central Arkansas that needs perimeter fencing, gate systems, or both, start with a free on-site estimate.
We come to your property. We measure the perimeter. We give you a written quote based on your site’s actual dimensions and conditions.
Phone: (501) 222-1503
One year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties. Excludes acts of God.
BBB Accredited. A+ Rating.
Since 1953. Central Arkansas.
