24 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Athol: Dog Guard by IdealDog (Underground Fencing of Massachusetts), CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Most-reviewed: BRL Landscaping, 59 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #13.
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24 Athol fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog Guard by IdealDog (Underground Fencing of Massachusetts) | 88 | 4.9★ (56) | Athol | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Streamline Fence & Landscaping | 87 | 5.0★ (36) | Athol | Sat | — |
| 3 | Stateline Fence | 83 | 5.0★ (28) | Keene, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Girouard Fence Co | 82 | 4.6★ (11) | Athol | Sat | — |
| 5 | Superior Fence & Rail | 82 | 5.0★ (57) | Leominster, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Geary Fence & Installer Services, LLC | 79 | 4.6★ (34) | Holden, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Summit Fence | 78 | 4.6★ (27) | Ware, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Builtwell Fence Company | 78 | 4.6★ (24) | Fitchburg, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Benny's Fence Company | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | Gardner, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Weir Fence Company | 78 | 5.0★ (9) | Swanzey, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 23 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ware, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ware, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (59).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ipswich, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spencer, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spencer, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spencer, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Building restoration service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 more fence contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ace-1 Fence Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| american fence | 22 mi | |
| Athol Home Improvement | 1.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Brattleworks Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| CCM Fence Co | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Frontline Fence Co | 21 mi | |
| Green Side Fence LLC | 18 mi | |
| Precision Fence Co. Inc | 17 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athol. 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 24 Athol 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 Athol 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 |