53 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Des Moines: Metro Fence Installers & Metro Junk Removal, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Rail Fence Des Moines, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 53.
Most-reviewed: Central Iowa Fencing, 457 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #2.
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53 Des Moines fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 53 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metro Fence Installers & Metro Junk Removal | 64 | 4.9★ (57) | Des Moines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Central Iowa Fencing | 63 | 4.9★ (457) | Des Moines | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Top Rail Fence Des Moines | 63 | 4.9★ (71) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | JUSTUS FENCING | 62 | 4.8★ (74) | Ankeny, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Des Moines Steel Fence Co Inc | 62 | 4.8★ (305) | Des Moines | — | — |
| 6 | Sturdy Fence Company | 61 | 5.0★ (56) | Des Moines | Sat | — |
| 7 | GQ Fence Specialists, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (86) | Clive, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Stallworth REO Home Improvements | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Invisible Fence of Central Iowa | 59 | 4.8★ (172) | West Des Moines, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Post To Post Fence LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (50) | Ankeny, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
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 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews, the most in Des Moines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 2 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 Des Moines
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 53 ranked fence contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All 4 Seasons Inc | In Des Moines | |
| Alvarado Fence and Lawn llc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Better Built Home Solution's | 3.8★ (6) | In Des Moines |
| Budget Pro Painting & Remodeling LLC | 4.9★ (190) | In Des Moines |
| Heartland Custom Homes of Iowa, LLC | In Des Moines | |
| Houseman's Outdoor Solutions | 4.1★ (46) | In Des Moines |
| KBS Remodeling & Restoration | 4.8★ (82) | In Des Moines |
| Lawn Jockeys | 4.4★ (20) | In Des Moines |
| Little Trebol Landscaping | 4.8★ (20) | In Des Moines |
| Marquez Brothers Landscaping inc | 4.7★ (27) | In Des Moines |
| Master Fencing | In Des Moines | |
| Midwest Paint, LLC. | 5.0★ (90) | In Des Moines |
| N & E Fencing & Repairs | 3.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| National Rent-A-Fence | In Des Moines | |
| Perficut | 3.9★ (50) | In Des Moines |
| Recon Roofing & Construction | 4.9★ (567) | In Des Moines |
| Thomas Handyman LLC | 5.0★ (40) | In Des Moines |
| United Fence & Gate, LLC | In Des Moines | |
| Viewpoint Handy Home Construction | In Des Moines | |
| Waterbury Financial Strategies | In Des Moines |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Des Moines. 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 53 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 |