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10 ELM STREET, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
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First Fence
After spending several years in the fence industry as a salesman, John Buenz founded First Fence in 1989. Since then, we have grown into one of Chicagoland’s best-known fencing companies, primarily through word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business. We handle residential, commercial, and specialty fencing jobs, and use only the highest-quality materials to ensure your fence lasts for years to come.
From BuildZoom: First Fence, 10 Elm St, Elmhurst, IL holds a Fence Contractor Registration license and 40 other licenses according to the Palatine license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 119 ranks in the top 1% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (708) 547-7555
Address: 10 ELM STREET, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Quality
119
99th percentile
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First Fence has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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51 projects
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2025 |
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35 projects
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2024 |
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48 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First Fence has worked on at least
134.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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52 projects
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Fences |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that First Fence mostly works on
fences
projects.
Pricing
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67 projects
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< $5k |
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49 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,650. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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We will be having a fence and 3 gates replaced. the new fence will exactly mirror the existing fence with the exception that current posts are wooden. new posts will be metal with a wooden face-board over them (so they will look the same); haul-away of existing timber materials is included
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25FNCE-0106
Status:
issued
Fee:
$96
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
5 foot solid wood - all fences must be constructed on the subject property so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4). - fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence caused by the utility company in order to ... see more
Valuation:
$9,475
Permit #:
22-FNC-0250
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0 (height) x 105'-0 (length). location: left side of the property
Valuation:
$6,984
Permit #:
B200416610
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Fence or trash en...
Building Type:
N/A
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0 (height) x 230'-0 (length). location: back yard
Valuation:
$29,500
Permit #:
B200425010
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Fence or trash en...
Building Type:
N/A
6 red cedar fence all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4). fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence incurred by the utility company in order to gain appropriate access to... see more
Valuation:
$8,350
Permit #:
22-FNC-0283
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6 wood solid fence all fences must be constructed on the subject property so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4). - fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence caused by the utility company in order to g... see more
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
22-FNC-0102
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6 ft solid rear and side yards -all fences must be constructed on the subject property so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4). - fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence caused by the utility company ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21-FNC-0359
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: fence permit for side and backyard. the fence along the back of the property will be a 6 cedar fence. the fence along the sides of the property and in the front (on either side of the house) will be 4 aluminum fence
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
A2022-0922
Status:
complete
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Purpose: new/replacement installation. chain link fence - 6'-0 (height) x 330'-0 (length). location: land plot for community garden
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B200428766
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Fence or trash en...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove wood fence- replace with 6 ft vinyl fence all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4)
Valuation:
$3,250
Permit #:
21-FNC-0259
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6 ft solid vinyl fence in side/rear yard - fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence incurred by the utility company in order to gain appropriate access to the utility is the responsibility of the property owner to repair. - all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements... see more
Valuation:
$8,620
Permit #:
21-FNC-0172
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
4.5 ft aluminum fence- open design- 2 1/2 width of material - 3 13/16 width of spacing - all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4)
Valuation:
$8,670
Permit #:
20-FNC-0242
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
4 ft chainlink fence fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence incurred by the utility company in order to gain appropriate access to the utility is the responsibility of the property owner to repair
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
20-FNC-0127
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
4 ft open aluminum fence - all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4)
Valuation:
$3,950
Permit #:
22-FNC-0323
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing a chainlink fence and replacing it with a 6 tall vinyl fence iin whilte - all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4)
Valuation:
$4,650
Permit #:
21-FNC-0202
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
5 ft solid vinyl fence in rear yard - fences installed within a utility easement may incur damage if the fence obstructs access to the utility. any damage to the fence incurred by the utility company in order to gain appropriate access to the utility is the responsibility of the property owner to repair. - all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are ... see more
Valuation:
$2,355
Permit #:
21-FNC-0156
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6 ft solid vinyl fence - fence must be raised at least 3 inches off the ground to allow water flow underneath due to the fence's location in the lpda -all fences must be constructed on the subject property so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4). - fences installed within a utility easemen... see more
Valuation:
$4,300
Permit #:
21-FNC-0056
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wood fence - 6'-0 (height) x 10'-0 (length). location: rear west side of building
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B200428845
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Fence or trash en...
Building Type:
N/A
4 ft open aluminum fence 5/8 width of material- 3 3/4 width of spacing - all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21-FNC-0076
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
69 wood fence all fences must be constructed so that fence posts and structural elements are located on the side of the fence facing the property being enclosed. (vodg 28.10.010a.4)
Valuation:
$4,350
Permit #:
21-FNC-0335
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CON-005023-2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Fence Contractor Registration |
| Class | Fence |
| Date Issued | 01-07-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | TGC024607 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Verified License
| License # | CL-25-31094 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Carpentry /Finish W Ork Fences |
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Verified License
| License # | CR0000464 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Fence |
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Verified License
| License # | 18LIFN-0020 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Fence |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Fence |
| Date Issued | 01-30-2026 |
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 14-00014746 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Fence Installation Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0613 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 11106 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 12581 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 14440 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18021 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 19282 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 21426 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 22656 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 24553 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 25596 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 27605 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 28702 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 30370 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 31660 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 33627 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 7519 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 8921 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 9916 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Fence Contractor/Installation |
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Inactive License
| License # | CON-006674-2024 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Fence Contractor Registration |
| Class | Fence |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-24-31094 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Carpentry /Finish W Ork Fences |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-2115 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'fence'} |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR00061 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Fence |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-20-19124 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Carpentry /Finish Work Fences |
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Inactive License
| License # | 202004832 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Fence |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Fence |
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Unverified License
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Fence |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0586 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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Unverified License
| License # | 2013-CR00061 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Unverified License
| License # | 2014-CR00061 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Unverified License
| License # | 2012-CR00061 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that First Fence has worked on 1644 permitted projects.