Our story
Custom Fence Company has been installing and repairing fences in the Michiana area for 50 years. We started in 1975 with a simple idea that still runs the place: listen to what the customer actually needs, recommend the right fence honestly, and build it well enough that they'll point to it when their neighbor asks who did it.
Half a century later, that's still how we work. We install wood, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental fencing for homeowners and businesses across Niles, South Bend, and the rest of Michiana — residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. Whatever the project, our goal is the same: make buying and installing a fence as straightforward as it should be.
What sets us apart
We stand behind our work
We're one of the few local fence companies backing every installation with a workmanship guarantee — not the cheapest job, but the one you won't call us about.
We're not going anywhere
A fence is a long-term investment, and so are we. Fifty years in, an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and a name that's been hanging on fences across this region for decades.
We treat your property like ours
That means clean lines, posts set to last, and a job site we leave the way we found it. The details are the whole job.
More than a perimeter
A fence does real work. It keeps your kids and pets in the yard, your family and your assets secure, and the right people out. And done well, it makes the whole property look finished. We take all of that seriously — it's why people have trusted us with it for 50 years.
More than a perimeter
We've built more than a fencing company — we've built a place people are proud to work. Fair pay, steady work, and a team that supports one another on and off the job site. It's why many of our crew have been with us for years, and why that pride shows in every fence we build
Every fence we build reflects the people who build it. That's why we invest in our crew first.
A fence does real work. It keeps your kids and pets in the yard, your family and your assets secure, and the right people out.
A fence does real work. It keeps your kids and pets in the yard, your family and your assets secure, and the right people out.
A fence does real work. It keeps your kids and pets in the yard, your family and your assets secure, and the right people out.
Our crew doesn't just install fences — they take pride in doing it right, every time. From the first day on the job to years down the road, we invest in training, safety, and a work environment where people want to stay. That commitment to our team is part of what's kept us building strong fences across Niles, Michigan, and the surrounding Michiana area for 50 years.
Proud to be Niles, Michigan's trusted fence company — building quality fences for homeowners and businesses across the Michiana area for 50 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
There's no honest one-size answer, because the price depends on what you're building. The biggest factors are the material (chain link is the most affordable; wood and vinyl cost more; ornamental aluminum sits at the top), the length and height of the fence, the terrain (slopes and obstacles add labor), and gates and add-ons. The best way to get a real number is a free estimate — we measure, talk through options, and give you a price with no surprises.
We proudly serve Niles Buchanan and surrounding Southwest Michigan communities as well as nearby areas in northern Indiana. Contact us to confirm service availability in your specific location.
Often, yes — and the rules vary by city and township across Michiana, plus HOA rules if you have one. The good news: we deal with this constantly and we'll guide you through what your location requires so you don't get caught off guard.
It depends on what you want. Wood (cedar) for natural looks and privacy at a moderate price. Vinyl for privacy with almost no maintenance. Chain link for security and value, especially over large areas. Ornamental aluminum for the elegant, wrought-iron look without the rust. Tell us your goal — privacy, security, looks, budget — and we'll point you to the right one honestly.
With proper installation: chain link and vinyl commonly run 20–30+ years, ornamental aluminum decades, and cedar 15–25+ years with some upkeep. Installation quality is the variable that matters most — a great fence installed poorly fails early, which is the whole reason our workmanship guarantee exists.
Both. We repair leaning posts, sagging gates, storm damage, and broken sections — on wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum, including fences we didn't install. See the Fence Repair section on our Services page.
Yes. We make sure underground utilities are marked before we set a single post. It's the law, it's the right way to do it, and it protects your property.
We're based in Niles, MI and serve all of Michiana — Buchanan, Edwardsburg, Cassopolis, and surrounding Michigan towns, plus South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Osceola, and the surrounding Indiana area. See our Contact page for the full list of towns.
Custom Fence Company is A+ rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2008.
Every project is a little different, so reach out and we'll discuss what's possible for your project. Call us at 269-683-2892 and we're happy to walk through the details.
We install and repair wood, vinyl (PVC), chain link, and ornamental aluminum and steel fencing, plus automatic gates and gate operators — for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties across Michiana.