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How do fence contractors in Mississippi get more customers from Google and AI search?
Short answer: Fence Contractors in Mississippi get found online with a website that shows their license number, names the towns they serve such as Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven, and collects real local reviews. Licensing runs through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). The state had 172 businesses with staff in this Census category in 2022.
- Licensing body: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC).
- Not found. MSBOC says bids, contracts and permits must be signed in the exact name on the license; using another name counts as unlicensed contracting.
- 172 businesses with staff in 2022, 41st of 50 states; 78% have fewer than 10 staff.
- Largest cities: Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven.
- Coldest month January (about 46°F), warmest July (about 81°F), statewide average.
Do fence contractors need a license in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the licensing body for this work is Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC).
License or registration types named by the state: Residential Builder; Residential Remodeler; Residential Construction Manager; Commercial Building Construction.
- Residential Builder covers residential buildings up to 3 floors. Residential Remodeler covers existing residential structures up to 3 floors. Both need a test and general liability insurance listing the Board.
- Exam passing score is 70 percent. Initial residential license fee $50, renewal $100 per the board rule. Licenses renew yearly.
Homeowners can check a license on the state lookup page. Put your number where they will look for it.
License numbers in ads and on websites
Not found. MSBOC says bids, contracts and permits must be signed in the exact name on the license; using another name counts as unlicensed contracting.
What does a year of fence company work look like in Mississippi?
Publish each seasonal page four to six weeks ahead.
| Month | Avg temp | Jobs to plan for (our suggestion) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | privacy and pet fences before spring |
| February | 50°F | privacy and pet fences before spring |
| March | 57°F | new installs, vinyl and wood fences |
| April | 64°F | new installs, vinyl and wood fences |
| May | 72°F | new installs, vinyl and wood fences |
| June | 79°F | installs and storm repairs |
| July | 81°F | installs and storm repairs |
| August | 80°F | installs and storm repairs |
| September | 75°F | installs and storm repairs |
| October | 65°F | new installs, vinyl and wood fences |
| November | 54°F | privacy and pet fences before spring |
| December | 48°F | privacy and pet fences before spring |
Temperatures: NOAA NCEI nClimDiv statewide data. Job column: our planning suggestion, not survey data.
How many fencing contractors compete in Mississippi’s main cities?
| City | County | Businesses with staff | Residents per business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Hinds County | 13 | 16,528 |
| Gulfport | Harrison County | 13 | 16,201 |
| Southaven | DeSoto County | 12 | 16,104 |
| Hattiesburg | Forrest County | 4 | 19,552 |
| Biloxi | Harrison County | 13 | 16,201 |
Competition is tightest around Southaven (DeSoto County), with one business for every 16,104 residents, and loosest around Hattiesburg, at one per 19,552.
Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 and County Population Estimates 2023. Counts businesses with paid employees only.
How many fencing contractors are in Mississippi?
The Census Bureau counted 172 businesses with employees in Mississippi in 2022, in the category “All other specialty trade contractors (the Census group that includes fence builders)”. That ranks Mississippi 41st of 50 states, one of the smaller markets, and 0% of the US total. 78% of them have fewer than 10 staff, and 18 have 20 or more.
Together they employ 1,787 people, with an average yearly payroll of $542,419 per business. The three busiest counties hold 27% of them, so the work is spread across the state.
With 2,939,690 residents (Census, July 2023), that is one business for every 17,091 people, against 8,300 nationally: more residents per business than the US average, so each business has more homes to serve.
Mississippi next to its neighbors
| State | Businesses | Residents per business | Under 10 staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 172 | 17,091 | 78% |
| Alabama | 363 | 14,073 | 77% |
| Arkansas | 211 | 14,539 | 77% |
| Louisiana | 583 | 7,845 | 80% |
| Tennessee | 581 | 12,266 | 76% |
Counties with the most fencing contractors
| County | Businesses | Residents per business |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin County | 20 | 8,021 |
| Harrison County | 13 | 16,201 |
| Hinds County | 13 | 16,528 |
| DeSoto County | 12 | 16,104 |
| Madison County | 10 | 11,251 |
| Jackson County | 8 | 18,299 |
| Lauderdale County | 7 | 10,075 |
| Lee County | 6 | 13,800 |
| Hancock County | 5 | 9,232 |
| Lowndes County | 5 | 11,457 |
18 of Mississippi’s counties have at least one. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022.
How big are they?
Businesses by number of employees, 2022: 96 with 1-4 staff, 38 with 5-9 staff, 20 with 10-19 staff, 11 with 20-49 staff, 7 with 50+ staff.
Where Mississippi is growing
New homes and new owners bring new work. Mississippi's population changed -0.6% from July 2020 to July 2023. The fastest-growing counties with 50,000 or more people:
- Lafayette County: 58,467 people, +4.6% since 2020, 3 fencing contractors
- DeSoto County: 193,247 people, +3.8% since 2020, 12 fencing contractors
- Pearl River County: 57,978 people, +3.1% since 2020, 0 fencing contractors
- Madison County: 112,511 people, +3.0% since 2020, 10 fencing contractors
- Lamar County: 66,217 people, +2.8% since 2020, 4 fencing contractors
Source: US Census Bureau, County Population Estimates, Vintage 2023.
Which code applies in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no single statewide edition of the International Residential Code (IRC). Cities and counties adopt their own, so say which edition applies in the towns you serve.
What should a Mississippi fence company website show?
- Your license or registration number where people can see it, even where the state does not require it in ads.
- A service area list that names real counties and towns, for example Rankin County, Harrison County and Hinds County.
- Seasonal pages published before March, so they are found when demand starts.
- Real reviews from local jobs, with the town named, and photos of your own work.
Mississippi questions
Who licenses fence contractors in Mississippi?
Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Residential Builder covers residential buildings up to 3 floors. Residential Remodeler covers existing residential structures up to 3 floors. Both need a test and general liability insurance listing the Board. Exam passing score is 70 percent. Initial residential license fee $50, renewal $100 per the board rule. Licenses renew yearly.
How many fencing contractors are there in Mississippi?
The US Census Bureau counted 172 businesses with employees in Mississippi in 2022 in the category All other specialty trade contractors (the Census group that includes fence builders), and 78% of them have fewer than 10 staff.
Which county in Mississippi has the most fencing contractors?
Rankin County, with 20 businesses with employees in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).
Do I need my license number on my website in Mississippi?
Not found. MSBOC says bids, contracts and permits must be signed in the exact name on the license; using another name counts as unlicensed contracting.
When is the busiest season for fence contractors in Mississippi?
Mississippi’s statewide average runs from about 46°F in January to about 81°F in July (NOAA, 1991 to 2020).
Sources
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (state and county files)
- US Census Bureau, City, Town and County Population Estimates, Vintage 2023
- NOAA NCEI, nClimDiv statewide temperature and degree days, 1991 to 2020
- https://www.msboc.us/classifications
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/mississippi/30-Miss-Code-R-SS-803-1-1
- https://www.procore.com/library/mississippi-contractors-license
- https://www.msboc.us
- https://awc.org/priorities/codes-standards/adoption/mississippi/
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