Discovering Thad Claytor: A Creative Journey

PRESIDENT/OWNER

Thad Claytor

Areas of Expertise/Specialization:

Identifying new and innovative fencing products. Fence installation best practices. Establishing strong client and vendor relationships. Sound business and financial background. Strong leadership and people management skills.

Educational Background:

Business degree from the University of Houston.

Hobbies/Interests

Family is number one and keeps me busy. Outside of that – I enjoy fishing, golf, live music and cooking.

How did the business get started?

Houston Fence Company was founded in 1952. Second owners bought the company in the mid 1980’s. I purchased Houston Company in 2016 after 8 years of running it as the General Manager.

Inspirational Quote or Mantra:

“An amateur practices until he gets it right; a professional practices until he can’t get it wrong”

Key Accomplishments:

Cougar 100 2019. Honored by the University of Houston as one of the top 100 Alumni owned businesses.

Vision for the Company:

My vision for Houston Fence Company is continued growth. I want HFC to be known for exceeding our clients expectations and conducting business in a fair and professional manner. I want HFC to be a place where our employees are eager to come to work and excited about the opportunities for advancement. We continue to strive to be the best in the business.

What inspired you to get into this industry?

After graduating from the University of Houston, I was hired on with Merchants Metals Inc. At the time MMI was the largest manufacturer and distributor of fencing material in North America. Beginning in Houston TX as a sales representative, I was soon promoted to Branch Manager of the Denver CO facility and then moved to Westfield MA as a plant manager. I returned home to Houston and assumed a regional management role. I had always dreamed of owning my own business and I really enjoyed the fence industry so I made a decision to leave MMI and pursue my dream with Houston Fence Company.

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Reviews

Houston Fence Company

4.5

Based on 60 reviews

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Yahaira Ruiz

20:19 08 Jan 25

Great company, very professional, knowledgeable and love the work they did for me at one of my residential properties. Front office is friendly and very helpful.

Harold Siefert

14:12 07 Jan 25

The owner, Thad Claytor, couldn't have been nicer when there was a slight issue with the gate doors. Ana, the office manager, was on top of things and very nice. The three guys who came and installed the gate doors, I just can't say enough about them. Each time they came, they were so very polite and smiling, and they did a great job. How I wish every company was like this one to deal with. Try them out, you will understand. Thanks, Houston Fence Co. Harold

Gail Thiede

19:02 19 Dec 24

The fence looks great. It is sturdy and well built. The crew took care to clean up and restore any areas impacted by the build. Houston Fence was good to work with and kept me informed of all stages of the project. Highly recommended.

Karen Jordin

17:05 13 Dec 24

We love our new fence! Working with Philip was a great experience and the finished product exceeded our expectations. If you want great communication and a well built fence use Houston Fence.

Angel Torres

14:17 05 Dec 24

Houston Fence is a Company that prides themselves on the quality of the work .They use top of the line material and the crews very knowledgeable and are excellent at what they do. Will definitely use again in the future.

Juan Escamilla

14:12 05 Dec 24

Karen Miller

05:15 03 Dec 24

We are very happy that we chose Houston Fence Company. The entire team was very professional and the quality of their work was excellent.

B B

16:29 22 Nov 24

Houston Fence did a great job of installing a wooden fence at a guest house I own in Bellaire, so I immediately called them when Beryl partially blew over a wooden fence at my adjacent residence. While they were replacing the wooden fence, I had them replace an old wooden fence between my 2 houses with a galvanized steel fence. Both fences were installed professionally with quality materials and look great. They won't be your cheapest bid but they will definitely install a better fence than the cheaper guys!

Tim Krill

17:38 21 Nov 24

Houston Fence installed for us 150 ft of fencing at 9 ft high. We used western red cedar pickets and trim board. It looks beautiful. The pickets are board on board—closing all spacing for total privacy. The work crew was managed by Nelson; he understood every detail of the project. The crew worked as a team finishing the install in two days. Very satisfied with all.

Shawn Doherty

21:34 19 Nov 24

Hired to install a Trex fence. Nelson and his crew did an amazing job. Post holes were hard because of excessive tree roots but they powered through.

G. Thomas

19:28 15 Nov 24

It is a wonderful feeling to have a company give fantastic service from start to finish, and that is exactly what Houston Fence Company did. Lee came out to assess my needs, explained everything to me in detail, and took the time to answer all my questions. He is a great guy who really knows his business, very professional, has a sense of humor, and my instincts told me I could trust him. Turns out I was right! He was present whenever I had a question and was always patient, pleasant, and so accommodating.Lee told me Nelson and his team would come out and do a really good job for me. Well, that was an understatement. The job they did is OUTSTANDING! Nelson is super nice, he and his team are first-rate and extremely efficient. I am not easy to please and really kind of nitpicky, but when I walked out and saw the fence, I could not stop smiling! The.work.is.excellent! Who knew a woman could get so excited about a fence?

Jake Rice

16:27 08 Oct 24

Houston Fence Co. replaced my fence in the backyard & the quality is like no other. They do a great job and I'd highly recommend them for fence construction!

Melanie Harrell

18:44 21 Sep 24

I had a great experience with Philip and Houston Fence. This project included fencing in several yards and Philip was very patient until the project was designed to everyone's satisfaction. A pretty hefty tree limb fell on the fence during the recent hurricane and the fence was not damaged at all and still looks great. I definitely recommend Houston Fence!

John LaCarter

01:11 17 Jul 24

We had an incredible experience with Houston Fence Company.They are wonderful to do business with, and the installation team could not have worked any harder. They stayed at our house until after 8:30 working and cleaning up the yard.They did a beautiful job installing our new fence. We are so pleased!

Eveleen Haddad

19:55 18 Jun 24

Kristen Debenport

02:52 27 Apr 24

We have used Houston Fence twice now(for different fences), and they are absolutely amazing. They do quick, beautiful work and are priced better than others we’ve used in the past, whose work was not nearly the quality. Highly recommend!!!

R E

18:16 18 Apr 24

Houston Fence built a wonderful fence and also installed a magical electric gate. We have a sizable corner lot in Meyerland, so it was a big job. Thad and his team were very patient and understanding as they talked us through the process. Good about tutorials as well. Highly recommend them!

Sarah Reitz

20:42 13 Mar 24

Houston Fence just completed an incredible job for me. They hauled off my old fence and installed a gorgeous 8 foot cedar fence (plus custom gates) for a very reasonable price. The crew was extremely professional and worked steadily from the moment they arrived in the a.m. until dark. They took the time to put up a temporary fence overnight, which made me feel more secure. From the look of this fence, I won't need another one for 25 years or more. I highly recommend Houston Fence.

Ashley Lopez

19:50 05 Mar 24

Houston Fence Company exceeded our expectations. We had a section of our fence replaced (1 of 4 different sections) and it looks fantastic. We will be using them in the future to repair the other sections and will be recommending them to everyone we know!

J Mrlz (Juan)

00:56 28 Jan 23

Cheryl Stephenson

18:31 27 Jun 22

Houston Fence installed a new fence for us in 2021. The harsh heat caused the cement to shift and the gate posts moved, so the gate wouldn't close properly. I called on Friday and they came out on Monday and replaced the posts and a few fence boards. It is all working perfectly. I am very pleased with their quick response and good customer service. I highly recommend them!!

john weatherly

20:54 31 May 22

Houston fence came soon after i called and repaired my fence. The team did a great job, hauled away old fence and were very professional. Highly reccomended

Kathryn Uhlman

19:11 01 Apr 22

Cathy Anderson

17:02 08 Mar 21

Houston Fence Company did a wood fence and come gates for us last week. They did quality work but what impressed me most were that the workers were so kind and respectful. My husband was out of town and it was just me and my toddler and they made every effort to give us space and keep area safe for him. They explained everything they were doing and made my boy laugh. 🙂 Very kind and would use them again!

Sam J

01:50 22 Feb 17

Called on Tuesday after a storm took my fence with it. Salesman showed up on Wednesday. They started work on Friday and finished Saturday. I made three changes to the original order after conflicting information from the HOA and deciding to have some extra fence work done. The job was done fast and as ordered. The workers left the job site clean at the end of Friday and when finished on Saturday. To see so few reviews on Houston Fence Company shows that people usually only write reviews when they are unhappy because Houston Fence Company has been in business for decades and has a great reputation.

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Discovering Thad Claytor: A Creative Journey

PRESIDENT/OWNER​

Thad Claytor​​

Areas of Expertise/Specialization:

Educational Background:

Hobbies/Interests

How did the business get started?

Inspirational Quote or Mantra:

Key Accomplishments:

Vision for the Company:

What inspired you to get into this industry?

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Houston Fence Company

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PRESIDENT/OWNER

Thad Claytor