Fence Contractors in Harrison, NJ

Fence Contractors in Harrison work for a different mix of clients than in most suburbs. Only 21.1% of Harrison's housing units are owner-occupied, according to Census estimates, which means a large share of the fences here belong to landlords and building owners rather than the people who see them every day. We set up our estimates and scheduling with that in mind.

For landlords and building owners

A fence on a rental property takes more wear than one on a single-family home: tenants moving furniture, bikes leaning on panels, gates opened dozens of times a day. For these properties we steer toward materials that shrug off abuse, such as galvanized or coated chain link, heavy-gauge aluminum and commercial-grade gate hinges and closers. If you do not live on site, we can quote from photos, coordinate access with a tenant or super, and send before-and-after pictures when the job is finished.

Common jobs on Harrison lots

1. Rear-yard privacy fences that give tenants a usable outdoor space 2. Trash and recycling enclosures that keep bins off the sidewalk and out of view 3. Front fences and gates in ornamental aluminum or steel-look styles 4. Chain link along side yards, driveways and parking areas 5. Gate repair, including self-closing hinges and latches that actually catch 6. Wood and vinyl fence repair after storm or vehicle damage

A town that is changing

Harrison earned its motto, Beehive of Industry, from a 1912 campaign rally, and factories such as Edison Lamp Works, RCA and Otis Elevator once filled its streets. During World War II, about 14,000 residents hosted more than 90,000 workers commuting in each day. Today the Harrison Waterfront Redevelopment Plan covers 275 acres, about 35% of the town, along the Passaic River, and the population estimate has climbed from 19,450 in 2020 to 22,105 in 2025. As the town shifts from manufacturing toward residential use, a fresh fence is one of the simplest ways to tidy up an older property next door to new construction.

Owners carry heavy costs

Harrison's average property tax bill in 2018 was $11,109, the highest in Hudson County at the time. With carrying costs that high, a fence should last. We would rather install fewer, better posts and solid hardware than have you calling us back in three years. Every estimate spells out post spacing, footing depth and hardware so you can compare quotes fairly.

Match days and scheduling

Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the New York Red Bulls and Gotham FC, seats about 25,000 people beside the Passaic River. Streets near the stadium get busy on event days, so for properties close by we schedule material deliveries and concrete work around the calendar.

Permits and markout

Harrison applies its own zoning rules to fence height and placement, and we confirm them with the town for your lot before ordering anything. Every post hole also requires a New Jersey One Call request, filed three to ten business days in advance. We handle that request.

Call (551) 212-8142 or send photos and the property address. Owners who do not live in Harrison can get a full written quote without coming out to the site.

Call (551) 212-8142