80 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Alton: American Quality Fencing, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Fence & Rail, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 80.
Most-reviewed: Fence & Deck Depot, 458 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #4.
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80 Alton fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 80 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Quality Fencing | 57 | 4.9★ (56) | East Alton, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Superior Fence & Rail | 57 | 4.4★ (112) | Saint Peters, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Chesley Fence and Deck | 57 | 4.6★ (374) | Fairview Heights, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Fence & Deck Depot | 57 | 4.7★ (458) | Saint Charles, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | DoneRight Fence \ Jesse bridges LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (46) | Godfrey, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Invisible Fence Brand | 56 | 4.7★ (279) | Bridgeton, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Osborne Fence LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (37) | Troy, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | River City Fence Co. | 55 | 4.8★ (114) | St. Louis, 18 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Affordable Fence of IL LLC | 54 | 4.3★ (11) | Wood River, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Select fencing | 54 | 5.0★ (60) | St. Louis, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview Heights, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 458 Google reviews, the most in Alton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Godfrey, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wood River, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in University City, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Alton, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florissant, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence installation | $1,860 | $3,276 | $4,844 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average). US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 80 Alton fence contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Alton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |