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Correctional Facility Fencing for Jails & Prisons
We build and repair perimeter fencing for jails, prisons and detention facilities across the Florida Panhandle, with our own W-2 crews and no subcontractors.
Facility managers and GCs: email opportunities to josh@gomrfencefl.com
A correctional perimeter has one job: keep people where they belong. That takes tall, tight fence, the right topping, gates that latch every time, and a crew that works by the facility's rules.
Since 2020 we've completed fence work at three county jails in the Panhandle: Gulf County Jail, Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail and Jackson County Jail.
We are a customer service company that happens to install fences, and at a secure facility that means doing exactly what the facility needs, when it needs it.
What we install
- Tall security chain link. Galvanized chain link at 10 to 12 feet and taller, in heavy-gauge fabric with heavy posts and rails, built to the facility's specification.
- Razor wire and barbed wire. Razor ribbon and concertina coils, wall-mounted razor wire, and barbed wire on single or Y-style arms.
- Anti-climb and anti-cut mesh. Welded mesh panels and small-mesh chain link that are hard to climb or cut.
- Dig-resistant bottoms. Bottom rails, tension wire and concrete curbs or mow strips that make digging under the fence hard.
- Secure gates. Pedestrian gates, drive gates and sally port gates with heavy hinges and secure latching. Our gate division Mr. Gate handles operators and access control.
- Repairs and relocations. Moving fence lines during expansions, replacing damaged fabric and topping, and adding height.
Working inside a secure facility
We plan every job with the facility's staff before we arrive. Our crews follow the facility's screening, escort, tool-control and scheduling rules. They count tools in and out, keep materials secured, and never leave a fence line open at the end of the day.
Every crew member is a Mr. Fence W-2 employee. We don't use subcontractors, so you know exactly who is on site.
Planning a correctional fence project
Every facility has its own standards, so we start with your drawings or a site walk with your staff. The details that matter most are:
- Height and fabric. How tall the fence must be, the fabric gauge and the mesh size. Smaller mesh is harder to climb and cut.
- Topping. Razor ribbon, concertina coils, barbed wire or a combination, and whether it mounts on arms, posts or a wall.
- Bottom security. Bottom rails, tension wire, buried fabric or a concrete curb.
- Gates. How many gates, what size, whether they need operators, and how they lock.
- Phasing. How to keep the perimeter secure during the work, including temporary fence where it helps.
We put all of it in a written bid, so your team knows the materials, the schedule and the price before work starts.
Correctional projects from our records
We never show facility layouts or security details.
See more of our commercial and government work on the Our Projects map and the commercial fencing page.
Correctional project types
- Perimeter fence replacement and repair
- Added height on existing fence
- New or replacement topping: razor ribbon, concertina or barbed wire
- Wall-mounted razor wire
- Sally port, drive and pedestrian gates
- Fence line relocations during expansions
- Temporary fence to keep the perimeter secure during work
How we work with facility staff and GCs
- Site walk We walk the line with your staff, or start from your drawings.
- Written bid Materials, schedule and price before work starts.
- Submittals Product data and shop drawings when your project requires them.
- Screening and rules Our W-2 crews follow your screening, escort and tool-control rules.
- Phased work Tools counted in and out, and no fence line left open at the end of the day.
- Closeout A final walk-through with your team.
Why choose Mr. Fence of Florida
- Founded in 2019, with W-2 crews and no subcontractors.
- Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on our installs.
- Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews.
- Book 24/7/365 by chat, or call or text our office.
Related services: military base fencing, crash-rated fencing, gates and bollards, temporary fence panels and guardrails and traffic barriers.
Correctional Facility Fencing FAQs
Straight answers from Mr. Fence of Florida for Panama City and the Florida Panhandle.
Do you install fencing at jails and prisons?
Yes. Since 2020 we've completed fence work at Gulf County Jail, Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail and Jackson County Jail in the Florida Panhandle. That includes 12-foot galvanized chain link with wall-mounted razor wire at Gulf County Jail.
What's the difference between razor wire and barbed wire?
Barbed wire uses twisted wire with short barbs and is a deterrent. Razor wire, also called razor ribbon or concertina, uses sharp steel blades and is much harder to climb or cut through. Correctional perimeters usually call for razor wire.
What is anti-climb fence?
Anti-climb fence uses mesh openings too small for fingers or toes, such as welded mesh panels or small-mesh chain link, so it's hard to climb and hard to cut.
Can you work while the facility is occupied?
Yes. We schedule around the facility's operations and follow its screening, escort and tool-control rules, so the perimeter stays secure while we work.
Do you use subcontractors on correctional projects?
No. Mr. Fence of Florida uses in-house W-2 crews only.
Can you add height or razor wire to an existing fence?
Yes. We add height, replace damaged fabric and topping, and add razor ribbon, concertina or barbed wire, built to the facility's specification.
How do I send a bid invite for a correctional project?
Email the drawings, specifications or bid package to josh@gomrfencefl.com, or call (850) 604-0900.