About Us
The original fence company was started in 1946 on the south side of Chicago at the end of WWII. After a few years, Grandpa Joe moved his business to Harvey, IL. The growing demand of fencing in the Chicagoland marketplace forced his production facility to the southwest suburbs of Tinley Park, IL. This location allowed Grandpa Joe to begin molding his company and paving the way for his family to prosper in the fence business.
He introduced different styles of fence patterns and unique ways of construction, many of which still remain as the building blocks in fencing today. He was truly a visionary and pioneer of the fence industry. He passed away at the young age of 61, leaving behind his loving wife Evelyn and their ten children. She in turn gave the company to her children so they could continue in the family business. The lessons taught by Grandpa Joe were well learned and put to use.


Sadly, in 2004, the remaining 3 sons decided to sell the original fence company to an independent investor. Although attempts were made to try and keep grandpa’s Joe’s company in the family, the business was sold; thus, bringing an end to an era.
However, through the 3rd generation of grandsons, Grandpa Joe Keefe’s legacy continues. The grandsons’ endeavors account for 10 different companies in 8 locations across 4 states. Each company has the expressed goal of carrying on their grandparents dream of using their knowledge and experience to succeed in the fence business. The lessons of family unity, pride in workmanship, belief in God, fair value, and concept of team were the cornerstone beliefs and practices of Joe Keefe. Champion Fence is part of that 3rd generation of fence builders that are inspired to carry on those values and traditions as set forth by Grandpa Joe. His simple formula for “Success in life” lives on in the many 3rd generation companies all across the Midwest and the South. We are proud of the heritage and rich history that he has left us. It is our commitment at Champion Fence to continue in the family tradition of fence building and leave something for our children and the next generation to be proud of.
What Our Customers Have To Say
EXCELLENT Based on 580 reviews Carla M2025-04-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carla Miller2025-04-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From free quote to finished product, very professional and quick. My appointment was original on the 16th, but they had a crew with an afternoon slot today, from start to finish under 3 hrs. Highly recommend this company if you are looking for a privacy fence, ours is a sloping hill and they made everything even down the line, truly an awesome job, the work crew was one of the best I have dealt with in a long time. Thank you. Phil Johnson2025-04-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cody came to our house and explained everything, plus some much appreciated advice. He was very friendly and helpful. The fence looks great! The installers did an outstanding job! I would highly recommend Champion Fence to anyone needing fencing! Brenda Robertson2025-03-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They did a great job.On time and quality work .Recommend them to anyone needing a fence! Bill Chesney2025-03-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Overall experience was great. We had some unique issues we had to deal with and Charlie came up with solutions that worked great. Thanks Bill Scott Carter2025-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex & his team were fantastic to work with. Quick, easy and communication was on point. These folk are the best! Alex even came by to help me clean up the extra dirt after the misunderstanding and made things right. I would highly recommend Champion Fence! They are honest and highly competative! Hadley Wilson2025-03-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cody was great from the moment we spoke with him and he came out and measured. He walked through all of our questions and made sure we were happy with the plan. Charlie and his crew were excellent and so quick to finish the job. This is our 2nd fence with champion and will continue to use them for all future needs! Il Siciliano2025-03-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just had Champion complete a tear out and re-install of a cedar picket fence today. Charlie and his crew did a magnificent job. They even cleaned up afterwards - friendly, professional and super efficient. Touchstone Dr., Maryville, TN Melinda Huskey2025-03-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is our second time working with Champion. This time we had a tree fall on a section of the fence. They were very quick to get back with us and to schedule the work. The crew came and fixed the fence good as new. Very straightforward. Easy to work with. Will use again if we ever need them. A+ Melanie Romesburg2025-03-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charlie and crew installed my new woven wire fence very efficiently. The crew removed my old fence quickly. Charlie consulted with me to confirm placement prior to starting. I did make a few adjustments from the original measurements and he was able to change it. He showed me the gates and how he had reinforced the bottom rail for my dog. The crew was courteous and had me inspect the fence after completion in case of anything that needed attention. I was very pleased with the new fence. This is the second time I have used this company