Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Fencing & Guardrail Solutions
Established in 1947, Midwest Fence has set the standard for commercial fencing and guardrail solutions across Chicagoland and Illinois. Our expertise spans high-profile projects for contractors, municipalities, and infrastructure owners, including O'Hare International Airport, Amazon, and the FBI. With AISC-certified fabrication and union installation crews, we deliver precision-engineered systems that meet IDOT, Tollway, and municipal specifications.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 150+ combined years of sales team experience, in-house CAD support, and adherence to OSHA safety standards. We specialize in turnkey solutionsfrom ornamental aluminum fencing to crash-tested impact attenuatorsensuring code compliance and schedule-driven execution for commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients.
Services
Commercial Fencing
Guardrail Systems
Bridge Rail Installation
Impact Attenuators
Specialty Steel Fabrication
Temporary Fence Rentals
Access Control Systems
Rooftop Security Enclosures
Chain Link Fencing
Ornamental Aluminum Fencing
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Proven track record on secure sites like O'Hare Airport and FBI facilities
- AISC-certified fabrication for structural steel compliance
- Union installation crews with IDOT-approved safety training
- Avetta and ISNetworld-qualified contractor status
- Badged access for high-security locations including data centers
Associations and certifications
- AISC Certified Fabricator
- Avetta
- ISNetworld
Services
Commercial Fencing
We design and install commercial fencing systems tailored to security, durability, and aesthetic requirements. Our solutions include ornamental aluminum, chain link, welded wire, and vinyl options for industrial facilities, schools, and government sites. Systems integrate with access control hardware and meet ADA compliance standards.
Guardrail Systems
Our IDOT-approved guardrail installations protect highways, medians, and industrial zones. We supply and install W-Beam, Thrie-Beam, and cable barrier systems using new or recycled materials. Emergency repair services restore damaged systems to full compliance with crashworthiness standards.
Bridge Rail Installation
AISC-certified fabrication and installation of bridge rail systems for pedestrian and vehicular safety. We produce code-compliant chain link, ornamental, and custom steel railings that meet IDOT specifications for new construction and retrofit projects across Illinois.
Impact Attenuators
We provide temporary and permanent impact attenuators that absorb collision energy to protect motorists and infrastructure. Solutions include sand-filled, hydraulic, and mechanical systems meeting NCHRP 350/MASH crash criteria for highway work zones and fixed hazard protection.
Specialty Steel Fabrication
Our in-house fabrication shop creates custom steel components for architectural, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Services include ornamental gates, parapet railings, and structural elements with full documentation traceability for DOT-regulated projects.
Questions
What types of fencing do you offer for commercial properties?
We provide ornamental aluminum, chain link, welded wire, vinyl, and wood fencing systems designed for security, durability, and code compliance in commercial, industrial, and municipal applications.
Are your guardrail systems IDOT-compliant?
Yes, we install all IDOT-approved guardrail systems including W-Beam, Thrie-Beam, and cable barriers. Our crews follow current specifications for height, post spacing, and crash performance standards.
Do you handle emergency guardrail repairs?
We provide IDOT-compliant guardrail repair services for damaged systems, using new or recycled materials. Our union crews restore safety performance and documentation traceability for public infrastructure projects.
Can you fabricate custom steel components?
As an AISC-certified fabricator, we produce custom bridge rail, ornamental gates, and structural steel components. Our shop supports both design-driven and spec-based projects with CAD integration and welding certification.
What security fencing options are available?
We offer high-security fencing with anti-climb welded wire, tight-mesh chain link, and razor ribbon enhancements. Systems integrate with access control hardware for data centers, utility yards, and restricted government facilities.
Do you serve residential clients?
We focus exclusively on commercial, industrial, and municipal projects. Our services include infrastructure fencing, highway safety systems, and specialty steel fabrication for business and government clients only.
Reviews (1)
Meghan G.
Jun 28, 2017
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Great family owned fencing company. My family has been customers of Midwest Fence a few times over the years for their company, and have always been pleased. Staff is friendly and the fences on company property always turned out great. This company has been around for many years, and has done a lot of work throughout Chicago and Illinois.
