937 My Fence is Potter Fence Company, a locally owned fence contractor based in Tipp City, Ohio. Darryll Potter founded the business in 1997 and has been installing fences throughout Dayton and the Miami Valley ever since. We’re not a franchise, not a national chain with a local phone number, and not a company that dispatches crews from three counties away. We’re based on Ginghamsburg Road in Tipp City, and when you call us, you’re talking to the same team that shows up to your property.
Nearly 30 years in business means we’ve installed fences on streets throughout this region — from Tipp City and Troy to Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Centerville, Huber Heights, Springfield, Englewood, and Xenia. We’ve watched neighborhoods grow and change, gone behind other companies’ failed installations in this soil, and developed a deep familiarity with the permit requirements, zoning rules, and ground conditions in every city we serve. That’s not something a company that started last year can offer.
Who We Are
937 My Fence is the online identity for Potter Fence Company. You may see both names across our history, reviews, and projects — they represent the same local team, the same crew, and the same standard of work. Our BBB file has been open since 2002 and we’ve held BBB accreditation since 2014. We’re a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Darryll Potter, and the people who estimate your job are the same people accountable for the finished product.
We install fences for homeowners, businesses, apartment complexes, commercial properties, and municipal projects throughout the Miami Valley. We focus on full installations and complete replacements — not minor repairs — because that’s where we can do the most thorough job and stand behind the result long-term.
Why Local Experience Matters Here
The Miami Valley has specific conditions that affect how fences perform over time. The soil throughout this region is clay-heavy glacial till — dense, moisture-retaining, and prone to frost heave when posts aren’t set deep enough. Ohio’s frost line runs 24 to 36 inches in this area. We set posts to a minimum of 36 inches on every job and concrete every post. We’ve assessed failed fences across this region for decades, and the same pattern comes up repeatedly: posts set at 18 to 24 inches that heaved after two or three winters.
Every city in our service area also has different fence rules. Beavercreek prohibits chain link entirely. Huber Heights prohibits front yard fencing on residential properties. Troy requires two separate permits from two different offices. Centerville requires a permit even for identical fence replacements. Englewood inspects every property before it sells and flags unpermitted fences at closing. Springfield allows 8-foot fences with no permit at all. We know these rules because we navigate them every week, not because we looked them up the first time you called.
What You Can Expect
- Free written estimates with no charge for the site visit and no pressure to commit
- Permit guidance specific to your city — we know what’s required and help you understand the process before anything is scheduled
- Ohio 811 utility locates before every dig — required by law and done on every single job
- Posts set at proper depth for Miami Valley soil — minimum 36 inches with concrete footings on every installation
- Clean job sites and a final walkthrough before we leave
- Clear communication throughout — from first call to last post
Fence Types We Install
- Vinyl fences — most popular for backyard privacy; low maintenance; holds up through Ohio winters
- Wood fences — flexible, natural appearance; required in many Historic Districts; pressure-treated posts essential in Miami Valley clay
- Aluminum fences — rust-free, low maintenance; ideal for front yards, Historic Districts, and pool enclosures
- Chain link fences — most affordable per linear foot; permitted in most cities’ side and rear yards; prohibited in Beavercreek and Huber Heights
- Privacy fences — wood and vinyl are the standard choices; height limits vary by city from 6 to 8 feet
- Commercial fencing — perimeter, security, and decorative fencing for businesses and commercial properties throughout the region
Where We Work
We install fences throughout Dayton and the Miami Valley. Our city-specific pages include the permit requirements, zoning rules, and local conditions for each city we serve regularly:
See our full service area page for all communities we cover across Miami, Montgomery, Greene, and Clark counties.
Get a Free Estimate
If you’re planning a new fence or replacing an existing one, we’d be glad to come out and take a look. We provide free written estimates, explain your material options, and help you understand the permit process for your specific city before anything is scheduled.
Potter Fence Company · 678 Ginghamsburg Road, Tipp City, OH 45371 · (937) 693-3623
BBB Accredited · In Business Since 1997 · ⭐ 4.7 Stars · 108 Google Reviews