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
4.3
Based on 49 reviews
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Jake RiceJake 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 HarrellMelanie 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 LaCarterJohn 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!
Mimi QuinteroMimi Quintero
14:00 03 Jul 24
They did not respond back after the initial call.
Eveleen HaddadEveleen Haddad
19:55 18 Jun 24
Kristen DebenportKristen 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!!!
Sarah ReitzSarah 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 LopezAshley 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)J Mrlz (Juan)
00:56 28 Jan 23
Cheryl StephensonCheryl 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 weatherlyjohn 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 UhlmanKathryn Uhlman
19:11 01 Apr 22
Cathy AndersonCathy 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 JSam 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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