8 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Arcata: Your Local Mow Man, CR Score 81/100; 4.3★ from 203 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): On Point Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 8.
Most-reviewed: DMC Home Building Inc., 73 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked after Your Local Mow Man; ranked #2.
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8 Arcata fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Your Local Mow Man | 81 | 4.3★ (203) | Arcata | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | DMC Home Building Inc. | 81 | 4.9★ (73) | McKinleyville, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | On Point Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Arcata | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | North Coast Fencing | 79 | 5.0★ (27) | Arcata | — | — |
| 5 | Pete's Custom Fencing | 77 | 3.7★ (3) | Eureka, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Nichols Handy Work - General Handyman Home Repair Services, Fencing Services in Eureka CA | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | Eureka, 8 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Eric's Home Services & Remodeling | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | Arcata | — | — |
| 8 | Humboldt Renovation and Design | 65 | 4.8★ (18) | Fortuna, 19 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 203 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (203).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fortuna, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Arcata. 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 8 Arcata fence contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Arcata data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |