16 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Buena Vista: Pet Stop Hidden Fence of Eastern Michigan, CR Score 82/100; 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Area Fence Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Sullivan Fence Co., 106 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #5.
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16 Buena Vista fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pet Stop Hidden Fence of Eastern Michigan | 82 | 4.9★ (51) | Auburn Hills, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Jacobs Valley Premier Fence Co | 82 | 4.5★ (24) | Saginaw, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Area Fence Company | 79 | 4.8★ (18) | Bridgeport, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | A-1 Budget Fencing | 77 | 4.4★ (13) | Bay City, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sullivan Fence Co. | 76 | 4.0★ (106) | Saginaw, 3 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Bay Farm Services Inc. | 75 | 4.5★ (23) | Bay City, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Eagle Fence Co | 75 | 3.1★ (11) | Saginaw, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Saginaw Valley Fence Co | 75 | 3.0★ (24) | Saginaw, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Secured Surroundings Fence Co. | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | Saginaw, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Champion Fence Co | 72 | 3.4★ (8) | Saginaw, 9 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Buena Vista
Based in Auburn Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 106 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (106).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ 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 Flushing, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw Township North, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Choice Fence | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| ABC Fence Company | 3 mi | |
| American Fence Co | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Best Rate Fence LLC | 25 mi | |
| Great Lakes Fence | 3.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| L and L Fence Company | 12 mi | |
| Liberty Fence | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buena Vista. 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 16 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 |