NAICS Code for Fencing Contractor
The NAICS code for a fencing contractor is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Fence installation, including chain link, is listed under 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Highway guardrail is road construction (237310), and making fences in a shop is manufacturing. Because 238990 is a catch-all trade code, solicitations under it range from fencing to signs and paving, so read each one.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 238990 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | You install guardrail along roads. | $45 million or less in receipts |
| 332323 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing | You manufacture metal fences and gates rather than install them. | 500 employees or fewer |
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How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a fencing contractor?
The NAICS code for a fencing contractor is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Fence installation, including chain link, is listed under 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Highway guardrail is road construction (237310), and making fences in a shop is manufacturing. Because 238990 is a catch-all trade code, solicitations under it range from fencing to signs and paving, so read each one.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238990?
A business counts as small under NAICS 238990 with $19 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.