38 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chesterton: LeLaren Fence Company, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): City Fence Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #19 of 38.
Most-reviewed: The Ark Pet Shop, 1,415 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #8.
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38 Chesterton fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeLaren Fence Company | 59 | 4.9★ (157) | Valparaiso, 5 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Porter County Fence Company | 59 | 4.9★ (66) | Valparaiso, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Good Fences | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Chesterton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Aaron's Fence Solutions, LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (36) | Chesterton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Portage Fence Company | 56 | 4.8★ (9) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Indiana Pet Fence - Pet Stop | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Valparaiso, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | TimberSeal Inc | 54 | 4.8★ (78) | Valparaiso, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Ark Pet Shop | 54 | 4.6★ (1,415) | Merrillville, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Carlson Fencing | 53 | 4.8★ (33) | Valparaiso, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | True Line Fence Company | 53 | 4.6★ (134) | Hobart, 16 mi away | — | — |
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 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,415 Google reviews, the most in Chesterton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Cedar Lake, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westville, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westville, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Gary, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Paz Fence Installations | 49 | 4.5★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 27 | KS decks and fences LLC | 49 | 4.9★ (29) | 19 mi |
| 28 | White Arc Welding and Ornamental Iron Work | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | SOUTHLAKE SERVICES - Landscaping - Maintenance- Construction - | 47 | 5.0★ (96) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Illiana Fence | 47 | 3.3★ (16) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Wrought Iron Werks LLC | 46 | 4.3★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Reeves Fence Services | 46 | 3.3★ (66) | 21 mi |
| 33 | 219 Handyman | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 34 | Hollywoods Construction | 45 | 4.5★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 35 | Security Door, Inc. | 45 | 4.3★ (8) | 5 mi |
| 36 | Skyline Construction LLC | 44 | 4.3★ (17) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Jay's Lawn Care & Landscape llc | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Shelton Group | 41 | 4.9★ (13) | 25 mi |
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Fence Connection | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| A Fence Guy | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| A-Plus, Inc. | 4.4★ (14) | In Chesterton |
| American Gate Entry Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Best Security Fence | 3.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Custom Remodeling | In Chesterton | |
| Elite Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Evanbrook Vinyl Fence LLC | 11 mi | |
| Griffith Fence Company | 16 mi | |
| Illiana Hidden Fence | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Lansing Fence Company | 24 mi | |
| Michiana Fence & Gate | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Protect A Child Pool Fence of Northern Indianna | 12 mi | |
| R & J Pet Fence Installers | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Rushing Construction Llc | 12 mi | |
| Security Door Inc. - Fence Division | In Chesterton | |
| Stamos Painting & Pressure Washing | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chesterton. 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 38 Chesterton 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 Chesterton 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 |