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The CFO for Fence Contractors

The CFO for Fence ContractorsThe CFO for Fence ContractorsThe CFO for Fence Contractors




The CFO for Fence Contractors

The CFO for Fence ContractorsThe CFO for Fence ContractorsThe CFO for Fence Contractors




Financial Clarity for Fence Contractors

 A focused discussion about your company’s history, recent performance, current reporting structure, and future goals to evaluate whether structured, CFO-level monthly reporting could strengthen execution, accelerate growth, and save you time.

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 A comprehensive analysis of the $15B U.S. fence installation and perimeter security market. Includes margin benchmarks, EBITDA ranges, regional trends, private equity activity, and current valuation multiples shaping the industry. Built specifically for owners who want to understand where they stand and where the market is headed. 

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We help fencing businesses improve margins, forecast cash flow, and prepare for strategic growth

The Problem

You’re Building Fences. But Are You Building a Financially Strong Business?

Most fence contractors are running profitable operations on paper… but don’t have clear visibility into what is actually driving profit.


Margins look fine one month, then tighten the next. Cash feels strong, then suddenly tight. You’re busy, but you’re not always sure where the money is being made or lost.


Common issues we see:

  • Discrepancies between financial statements and cash balances in the bank


  • No clear job-level margin tracking (estimate vs. actual)
     
  • Labor productivity not measured or benchmarked
     
  • Material cost volatility quietly eroding gross margin
     
  • No 8–13 week cash flow forecast
     
  • Backlog tracked loosely, not financially modeled
     
  • EBITDA unclear or distorted by owner add-backs
     
  • No understanding of current market valuation
     

The fencing industry is highly fragmented, competitive, and increasingly being consolidated by private equity-backed platforms. Contractors who understand their numbers win. Those who don’t get left behind.

What We Do

CFO-Level Financial Structure for Fence Contractors

We provide structured, recurring financial oversight tailored specifically to fencing businesses.

This is not bookkeeping. This is financial leadership.

Our work typically includes:

Monthly Accrual Financial Reporting

  • Clean, accrual-based P&L
  • Summary balance sheet
  • Margin visibility by segment (residential vs. commercial, materials, service lines)

Job Margin & Cost Analysis

  • Estimate vs. actual comparison
  • Crew productivity tracking
  • Labor utilization analysis
  • Material cost trend monitoring

Cash Flow Management

  • 13-week rolling cash forecast
  • Working capital planning
  • Seasonal planning (especially for northern markets)

KPI & Backlog Tracking

  • Gross margin by job type
  • Revenue per crew
  • Backlog value and revenue visibility
  • Bid win rate analysis 
  • Bookings detail & trend
  • Top customer & supplier trends 

Strategic Financial Planning

  • EBITDA tracking and improvement roadmap
  • Scenario modeling for growth or expansion
  • Capital expenditure planning
  • Exit preparation and valuation modeling

The goal is simple: clarity, control, and improved margins to support high-quality growth.

Why Fence Contractors?

We Focus Exclusively on Fencing & Perimeter Security Businesses

The U.S. fence installation market is a ~$15B industry. It remains highly fragmented but is actively being consolidated by private equity-backed platforms.


We have reviewed financials from over 100 privately owned fencing and perimeter security companies and maintain active relationships with multiple strategic and financial buyers in the space.


We understand:

  • Typical gross margin ranges for residential vs. commercial
     
  • EBITDA benchmarks across company sizes
     
  • The valuation premium for integrated gate and access control services
     
  • How backlog and recurring service contracts impact multiples
     
  • Where contractors are commonly leaking margin
     

Most generalist CFO firms treat fencing like any other trade.


It’s not.


The dynamics of materials, labor crews, backlog, weather seasonality, and M&A activity make fencing a unique financial environment. 


We specialize in it.

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