16 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dowagiac: Spencer's Fencers, CR Score 86/100; 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elkhart Fencing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Great Lakes Fencing & Decking LLC, 58 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #12.
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16 Dowagiac fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer's Fencers | 86 | 4.7★ (24) | Granger, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Michiana Fence | 83 | 4.9★ (27) | Niles, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Elkhart Fencing | 81 | 4.0★ (6) | Elkhart, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Eagleizer LLC Outdoor Living | 80 | 5.0★ (22) | South Bend, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Wolff's Fencing | 79 | 4.8★ (23) | Niles, 17 mi away | Sun | — |
| 6 | Arrow Fence & Gate, L.L.C. | 79 | 4.9★ (15) | Niles, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Play Safe Pet Fencing | 79 | 5.0★ (28) | Mishawaka, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | H&H Custom Made Vinyl Fence | 78 | 5.0★ (37) | Elkhart, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Crady Fence | 76 | 3.7★ (13) | Elkhart, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Newswanger Fencing | 76 | 4.7★ (9) | Mishawaka, 24 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (58).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 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 South Bend, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Elkhart, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
11 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 Heartland Fence Inc | 21 mi | |
| A.C. Tree service LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Dowagiac |
| Accent Fence Co Inc | 22 mi | |
| Ace's Piers and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Dowagiac |
| Advanced Decks/Sheds/Fence LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Gassman's General Contracting - CLOSED | 24 mi | |
| Invisible Dog Fence Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Joel's Professional Fence Company | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Luxury Vinyl Fencing | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| TimberSeal of Southwest Michigan | 9 mi | |
| Tru Line Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Dowagiac. 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 Dowagiac 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 Dowagiac 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 |