5 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fortuna: DMC Home Building Inc., CR Score 80/100; 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Humboldt Renovation and Design, 18 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked after DMC Home Building Inc.; ranked #3.
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5 Fortuna fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMC Home Building Inc. | 80 | 4.9★ (73) | McKinleyville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Pete's Custom Fencing | 79 | 3.7★ (3) | Eureka, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Humboldt Renovation and Design | 74 | 4.8★ (18) | Fortuna | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Nichols Handy Work - General Handyman Home Repair Services, Fencing Services in Eureka CA | 71 | 5.0★ (8) | Eureka, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Eric's Home Services & Remodeling | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | Arcata, 15 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (73).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fortuna
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fortuna. 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 5 Fortuna 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 Fortuna 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 |