Authority Fence & Deck delivers complete commercial fencing solutions and industrial security fence systems across Central Minnesota and the Northwest Metro. Since 1994, we have secured warehouses, logistics hubs, municipal sites, daycare centers, and multi-family developments. From heavy-duty steel fence enclosures and galvanized chain link to automated cantilever roller gates, every installation is engineered for high-cycle reliability in sub-zero winter conditions.
Request a Commercial Bid
Contact our commercial division or call 320-558-4488 to schedule an on-site walkthrough. We deliver code-compliant security systems built around your operational schedule.
Commercial Properties We Secure
Every property requires custom-engineered perimeter fencing to balance site security, regulatory compliance, and architectural style. Our commercial clients include:
- Industrial & Logistics: Warehousing, equipment yards, and distribution centers requiring high-security perimeter fencing, crash-rated barriers, and automated entry points.
- Multi-Family & Hospitality: Apartment complexes, HOA communities, and restaurants needing durable privacy screening and decorative enclosure barriers.
- Specialized Facilities: Daycares, municipal parks, kennels, and agricultural sites requiring strict containment and safety standards.
- Retail & Professional: Corporate office parks and retail plazas balancing deterrence with high-end curb appeal and access control.
Commercial Gate Automation, Cantilever Systems & Access Control
Uninterrupted entrance management is critical for operational safety and site security. Authority Fence & Deck custom-engineers automated slide, swing, and cantilever roller gates built specifically to perform through Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles.
- Trackless Cantilever Slide Gates: Designed to suspend completely over the gate opening without ground tracks, preventing snow, ice, and debris from causing mechanical jams during extreme winter weather.
- Sub-Zero Heavy-Duty Gate Operators: Powered by Linear and top-tier industrial operators featuring internal heating elements, synthetic cold-weather fluids, and continuous-duty motors rated for sub-zero performance down to -30°F.
- Keypads & Control Systems Access: Custom integration of digital keypads, proximity card readers, phone intercoms, and cloud-based entry systems. Every automated system is fully compliant with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 vehicle and pedestrian safety standards.
Commercial Fencing Material Options
Our industrial-grade materials are engineered to withstand high-volume operational usage and Central Minnesota’s harshest winter climate.
- Galvanized Chain Link Fence & Vinyl-Coated Systems: The commercial standard for durable, cost-effective security. We install 6-foot and taller industrial galvanized chain link systems with optional barbed-wire security tops, as well as sleek black vinyl-coated chain link for upscale properties.
- Commercial Vinyl & Privacy Fencing: Engineered for multi-family housing, dumpster enclosures, and utility site screening. Built with heavy-wall virgin vinyl and reinforced steel internal rails to withstand high wind loads while providing complete visual privacy.
- Ornamental Steel Fence & Aluminum Systems: For properties requiring high-level security with an elevated architectural aesthetic. Our ornamental fence options deliver the raw structural strength of a steel fence paired with advanced corrosion-resistant finishes.
Why Deep-Pier Engineering Is Required for Commercial Gates
Commercial gates—especially heavy cantilever roller gates—exert massive leverage and lateral tension on support posts. Throughout the St. Cloud, Monticello, and Central Minnesota regions, severe frost heave easily shifts shallow post footings, causing gate misalignment, latch binding, and premature operator motor failure.
Authority Fence & Deck anchors all commercial gate and terminal posts using deep-pier concrete footings poured 42 to 60 inches deep. Setting our structural concrete foundations well below the Minnesota frost line ensures your automated gates remain perfectly level and operational through every seasonal freeze-thaw cycle—eliminating unnecessary downtime and repair expenses.
Commercial Roller Gates
Chain Link Fence
Vinyl Fence & Gates
Steel Fence
Aluminum Fence
Frequently Asked Questions for Business Owners
Will fence installation interfere with my business operations?
No. Our crews are experienced in working around active commercial environments. We coordinate schedules to minimize impact on your customers, deliveries, and day-to-day productivity.
Do you provide security enhancements like barbed wire or automobile barriers?
Yes. We install a full range of high-security deterrents, including barbed wire tops for chain link and robust automobile barriers designed to prevent unauthorized vehicle access to sensitive yards or facility perimeters.
What is the warranty on a commercial installation?
We offer a Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee on our installations. Furthermore, our materials are backed by substantial manufacturer warranties, such as the 15-year limited warranty on our commercial chain link systems.