13 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hastings: DogWatch® by K9 Keeper Fencing - an Invisible Fence alternative, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 632 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Grand Rapids SE, 169 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked after DogWatch® by K9 Keeper Fencing - an Invisible Fence alternative; ranked #11.
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13 Hastings fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DogWatch® by K9 Keeper Fencing - an Invisible Fence alternative | 86 | 5.0★ (632) | Hastings | — | Overall |
| 2 | Lansing Fence Company | 78 | 3.0★ (7) | East Lansing, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | FenceMen co. | 77 | 4.5★ (36) | Battle Creek, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fence Brothers | 76 | 4.9★ (18) | Kentwood, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Invisible Fence of Southwest Michigan | 74 | 4.8★ (132) | Battle Creek, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Budgets Fence | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | Battle Creek, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | A1A Fence Co | 72 | 3.4★ (5) | Grand Rapids, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pure Fence Company LLC | Fencing Contractor | 72 | 4.5★ (44) | Battle Creek, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Justice Fence Co. | 72 | 4.4★ (85) | Battle Creek, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Essential Fencing & Lawn Services | 70 | 5.0★ (14) | Battle Creek, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Hastings
Based in Hastings
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 632 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (632).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kentwood, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, 169 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary Fence Company | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Levi's Home Solutions | 5.0★ (37) | In Hastings |
| Mead Fencing | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| prime fence | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hastings. 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 13 Hastings 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 Hastings 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 |