8 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Burlington: F.E. Hart Fence Company Inc, CR Score 88/100; 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunset Fence Company of Vermont, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Prop Ready, 24 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked after F.E. Hart Fence Company Inc; ranked #4.
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8 Burlington fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F.E. Hart Fence Company Inc | 88 | 4.5★ (30) | Williston, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Sunset Fence Company of Vermont | 87 | 4.3★ (12) | Burlington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A H Fence Co | 77 | 4.3★ (6) | Colchester, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Prop Ready | 76 | 5.0★ (24) | Winooski, 1 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | C & E Fencing LLC | 75 | 3.8★ (10) | Plattsburgh, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Matt Myette Landscaping | 70 | 3.3★ (3) | Morristown, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Freedom Fence Co | 70 | 4.2★ (9) | Plattsburgh, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Backyard Builders | 66 | 5.0★ (3) | Colchester, 19 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 review volume: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (30).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winooski, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Burlington. 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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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 |