9 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gravenhurst: DogWatch of Central Ontario, CR Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bracebridge Fencing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Johnston Fence Contracting, 187 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #3.
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9 Gravenhurst fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DogWatch of Central Ontario | 81 | 4.9★ (32) | Bracebridge, 13 km away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Bracebridge Fencing | 79 | 2.3★ (3) | Bracebridge, 17 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Johnston Fence Contracting | 76 | 4.4★ (187) | Bracebridge, 30 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Area Fencing | 73 | 3.4★ (5) | Orillia, 39 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Graham Fencing | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | Bracebridge, 37 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Muskoka Fence | 72 | 4.0★ (13) | Bracebridge, 12 km away | — | — |
| 7 | POST HOLES PLUS new tecumseth | 72 | 5.0★ (16) | Barrie, 32 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Absolute Home Services Painting & Landscaping | 69 | 4.8★ (22) | Bracebridge, 14 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Century Woodworking | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | Orillia, 35 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Bracebridge, 17 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bracebridge, 30 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 187 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (187).
Based in Orillia, 39 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Bracebridge, 37 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Bracebridge, 12 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Barrie, 32 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Bracebridge, 14 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based in Orillia, 35 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Gravenhurst. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence installation | CA$2,610 | CA$4,600 | CA$6,810 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 9 Gravenhurst 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 Gravenhurst 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 |