If you are planning a new fence, the first question is usually whether you need a fence permit in Michigan. The short answer is that state code gives you a starting point, but your city or township often makes the practical decision. A fence that is allowed in one...

Guard rails may seem like a simple feature, but they play a powerful role in protecting people and property…

On Saturday, May 9, thousands of runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and handcyclists took over downtown for the 2026 Amway River Bank Run. Fence Consultants of West Michigan was proud to be part of it as a sponsor, and as a company that helps West Michigan event...

Every spring, Holland transforms into one of the most visited destinations in Michigan. Five million tulips bloom across six miles of Tulip Lanes, parades wind through downtown, Dutch Dancers perform in authentic costumes, and the Tulip Time carnival brings families...

This guide explores everything you need to know about vinyl fencing — from its benefits and potential drawbacks to installation tips and local zoning rules — so you can make an informed decision for your home. And when you’re ready, our professional team can install your vinyl fence with precision and care.

While many options are available, a professionally installed aluminum fence offers a perfect blend of style, durability, and value. At Fence Consultants, we specialize in high-quality aluminum fence installation and believe it’s one of the smartest long-term investments you can make for your home.

Guard rails may seem like a simple feature, but they play a powerful role in protecting people and property…

As homeowners look to enhance security, privacy, and curb appeal, fencing trends continue to evolve..

When thousands of people gather for one of Michigan’s most popular St. Patrick’s Day festivals, safety and organization are top priorities…

As homeowners look to enhance security, privacy, and curb appeal, fencing trends continue to evolve…

4 Helpful Fencing Tips The best thing a homeowner can do when considering fencing options is hire professionals from a reputable fencing company to get the new fence installed. Still, there are a few tips that everyone involved should keep in mind: Check on permitting...

Fence Consultants & Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is a nationally recognized event that honors and respects the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. This community event runs July 26th through August 4th. Fence...

Best Fencing Options for a Michigan Summer The Great Lake State boasts long days of comfortable temperatures and our nation’s longest freshwater coastline, making it a summer location unlike any other. Of course, an important aspect of summer fun is safety, and the...

Fence Consultants & 4th of July in Grand Haven The Fourth of July is an important day for everyone across the U.S., and Fence Consultants of West Michigan is a fencing company that’s keen on keeping the community safe as we celebrate the passage of the...

Best Fences for Your Home Style There are several factors to consider when choosing fencing for your home. Is your primary goal security or aesthetics? Is it more important for your fence to be low-maintenance or long-lasting? And are there particular materials or...

7 Reasons to Put a Fence Around Your Pool If you have a pool in your backyard, there are many reasons why you should put some fencing around it. Here are the top seven, brought to you by the experts at Fence Consultants of West Michigan: It’s the law. In...

All About Woven Wire Partitions When you think about fencing, you might initially consider an aluminum fence, wood fence, or even vinyl fencing. But a woven wire fence could be a great choice. Woven wire mesh can be used for indoor fencing, machine guarding, securing...

5 Reasons to Add a Gate to Your Fence Fencing is great, but have you thought about adding a gate to the fence around your home? At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, our team of highly skilled fence professionals and fencing contractors have more than 200 years...

Temporary Fencing: Why You Might Need It Working on a hazardous outdoor project? The last thing you want is someone wandering around the area and inadvertently hurting themselves. Without proper boundaries, you could find yourself liable for any accident or injury...

What Pipe Railing Is and Why You Might Need It What in the world is pipe railing? As anyone at Fence Consultants of West Michigan will tell you, pipe railing handrails are used on staircases, along pedestrian barriers, near water-rich or hard-to-reach locations, among...

The Types of Fencing We Offer All the fencing options at Fence Consultants of West Michigan create privacy, add a sense of security, and increase the value of your home. Our highly skilled specialists have more than 200 years of combined experience. We’re experts at...

Our History of Supporting the Community Fence Consultants of West Michigan was founded in 1988 and has been providing homeowners in The Great Lakes State with quality fencing and railing products for more than three decades. Our knowledgeable staff of sales...

Benefits of Having a Fence Around Your Yard Like many home improvement projects, opting to put a fence around your home is a big decision. But as the professionals at Fence Consultants of West Michigan know, whether it’s a wood fence, wire fence, chain link fence, or...

How to Maintain Your Metal/ Chain Link Fence A chain link fence is a convenient and effective fencing option for any home. Typically made from galvanized steel, chain link fencing is both strong and resilient. Chain link can also be coated for additional security as...

Tips to Increase Your Home’s Value with a Fence Fencing serves many purposes; it keeps unwanted visitors out, children and pets in, and offers privacy. But did you know that a quality fence can also increase the value of your Michigan home? At Fence Consultants...

Be a Good Neighbor with These 3 Fencing Etiquette Tips Neighborly etiquette is rarely a consideration when fencing comes into play. Homeowners in Michigan and beyond often get caught up on what type of fence they need — a privacy fence, pet enclosure, or pool fence,...

Everything You Need to Know About Maintaining Your Fence this Summer Fencing professionals know how heat can take its toll on fences — particularly on wood fence panels and metal fence panels. Summer is a great time to assess your fence and ensure it’s...

A Beginner’s Guide for First-Time Fence Buyers The experts at Fence Consultants of West Michigan have more than 200 years of combined experience in the industry, so they know how daunting it can be for homeowners who are fence installation beginners. The...

3 Tips for Personalizing Your Fence Fencing is a common feature of most Michigan most homes. The experts at Fence Consultants of West Michigan know how important it is to differentiate your fence from your neighbors’ and keep the exterior of your house...

Repair vs. Replace: Which option is best for you? When fencing starts to look old and worn, a common quandary among homeowners is whether to repair or replace. At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, we try to save our clients’ time and money by suggesting repairs...

Choosing the Right Fence for Your Backyard Fencing has all kinds of uses. Whether you need to keep pets in, block strange creatures out, secure a pool or mask a street view, there is a fence for you. Fence Consultants of West Michigan recommends thinking...

3 Reasons to Consider a Spring Fence Installation Once the snow melts and the cold weather fades away, it will be easy to identify areas of your home’s fencing that may need fixing. If your fence panels are beyond repair, don’t fret —the perfect time for a new fence...

Picking Ornamental Additions for Your Fence Fencing is a combination of function and form — though a fence’s main purpose is practical, a decorative fence can add to the aesthetic of your yard, too. At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, we take our customers’...

How to Keep Your Fence Beautiful in the Winter Keeping a fence beautiful in the wintertime can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to ensure your fence — whether it’s a picket fence, aluminum fence, or something in between — stays in tip-top shape when the...

5 Tips for Working with Your Fencing Contractor The experts at Fence Consultants of West Michigan have been providing home and business owners with quality fencing and railing products for more than three decades. Whether you’re in need of a privacy fence, deck...

5 Reasons to Get an Automatic Gate Fence Consultants has been serving West Michigan for more than 30 years. Over the last three decades, our fence company’s knowledgeable sales staff and fencing installers have used their 200 years of combined experience to...

3 Tips to Protect Your Fence from Winter Weather After more than 30 years of serving West Michigan, Fence Consultants is all too familiar with the effects winter has on chain link fences, vinyl fencing, wood fences, and more. As fall comes to...

Rust and Your Chain Link Fence Rust on your chain link fencing is more than just unsightly; it can also reduce the life of your fence, costing you more time and money. At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, we do more than provide quality, affordable fencing....

3 Things to Do Before Your Fence Consult Ready for a new fence? Fence Consultants of West Michigan has been providing homeowners and businesses alike with quality fencing and railing products for more than three decades. During a consultation, one of our...

7 Benefits of Commercial Fencing Fence Consultants of West Michigan has been providing homeowners from Grand Rapids to Holland with high-quality, affordable fencing options since 1988. But did you know that we offer commercial fencing as well? Our...

Temporary Fencing: What It Is and Why You May Need It Every fence company is familiar with the basics of fencing: Available in different styles, types, and materials, a fence’s primary purpose is to create boundaries. Whether it’s a privacy fence or garden fence,...

Tips for Maintaining Wooden Fencing You’ve found the perfect wood fence for your home; now, it’s time to learn how to keep it in tip-top shape. Maintaining wood fencing is different from vinyl fencing or a chain link fence — but it isn’t difficult. Simply follow these...

3 Signs You Need a Fence Replacement The right type of fencing creates privacy, adds a sense of security, and adds value to your home. But as everyone knows, nothing lasts forever. The highly skilled specialists at Fence Consultants of West Michigan will...

Fence Materials Explained Fencing creates privacy, adds a sense of security, and adds value to your home. At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, our highly skilled specialists have more than 200 years of combined experience; we are experts at assessing your...

3 Things to Consider When Hiring a Fence Installation Professional Finding the best fencing for your home, much like any other remodeling project, is a major task.  That’s why finding the right fence company — one that will complete your fence installation right...

What Kind of Fence Do You Need? Fencing is essential for safety and privacy; it can also be effective in enhancing a home’s curb appeal. But what kind of fence do you need? At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, we will provide and install everything from a chain...

Backyard Fence Security There are so many fencing options available. Whether you’re thinking of installing a picket fence, garden fence, pool fence, or aluminum fence, the bottom line is this: whatever you decide upon, it should be high-quality, reliable...

Fencing Your Garden April showers bring May flowers, and at Fence Consultants of West Michigan, that means getting your garden ready for the beautiful blooms of spring. Though thoughts of gardening may not immediately bring fencing to mind, the experts at...

Keeping Your Pool Safe Fencing is an important security feature for every home. At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, we understand how imperative it is to have the right fence, especially around pools. With children spending all their time at home during hot...

More Than a Typical Wood Fence There are a plethora of fencing options available today. Whether you need a wood fence, chain link fence, wire fence, aluminum fence, or something else, Fence Consultants of West Michigan has you covered. With more than 200...

Fence Installation FAQs Fencing is an important aspect of every home and brick-and-mortar business. In addition to providing security, privacy, and safety, fencing can also be decorative, while also marking property lines. At Fence Consultants of West Michigan, a...

Protecting Your Pets Fencing is necessary anytime you want to keep someone or something out, but it’s especially essential when you need to keep something — such as pets or children — in. Fence Consultants of West Michigan has been providing West Michigan...

Fence Consultants’ Favorite Installs The fence professionals at Fence Consultants of West Michigan have been providing their expertise to the Grand Rapids and Holland areas since 1988. As a member of the American Fence Association with more than 200 years of...

Planning Your Next Fencing Project Adding a new fence or updating an old one can enhance the value of your home and its overall aesthetics, as well as provide security and privacy. And like any good home improvement project, a new fence installation requires a solid...

Aesthetics or Durability? — You Can Have Both! When it comes to selecting the best fence for your home, there’s no need to choose between aesthetics and durability. It’s a common misconception that a fence is either durable or nice to look at — but, fences can be...

Maintenance-Free Fencing In today’s busy, modern world, any type of maintenance-free aspect of our lives — fencing or otherwise — is always welcome. No one wants a fence that needs continuous upkeep; ideally, once a fence is installed, it simply serves its purpose...

4 Advantages of Using Aluminum Fencing and Railing When it comes to choosing residential fencing and railing materials, a wood fence tends to be a popular choice. Steel is viewed as a strong alternative, and a vinyl fence is another viable option — but aluminum is...

Securing Your Property: Your Guide to Gate and Access Control Creating your ideal gate and access control system can seem daunting, but the professionals at Fence Consultants of West Michigan are here to help. We have been serving the Grand Rapids and Holland areas...

Beautiful Privacy Who doesn’t love the great outdoors – especially when you can combine almost everything you love about it with the comforts of home? Spending time in the backyard with family and friends can feel like a real getaway, especially when the yard has...

You Should Work with Certified Professionals Safeguarding and beautifying your property with a  fence and gate is excellent choice in adding value to your home, and the construction materials, design and appearance all matter. What matters even more is who you...

Benefits of Installing Your New Fence in the Off-Season Months You’ve been looking out at your backyard for some time now, envisioning how much better it would look with a new fence that also provides a sense of privacy. By adding a new fence or updating...