11 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ilion: Poly Enterprises, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lamphier Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Donohue Fencing & Contracting, 39 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Poly Enterprises; ranked #2.
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11 Ilion 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 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poly Enterprises | 85 | 5.0★ (125) | Rome, 5 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Donohue Fencing & Contracting | 83 | 5.0★ (39) | Rome, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | BD Fence Solutions, LLC | 83 | 4.8★ (33) | Rome, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Rommel Fence LLC | 80 | 4.3★ (8) | Rome, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Gateway Fence Systems | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | Rome, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Kevin Malachowski | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Utica, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Lamphier Contracting | 75 | 4.6★ (10) | Rome, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | B&K Fencing, LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (15) | Rome, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Brady Fence Co Inc | 73 | 3.3★ (3) | Rome, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Weathertite Fencing | 72 | 3.3★ (3) | Rome, 15 mi away | Evenings | — |
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: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (125).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American HDW Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Ilion |
| Cook Fence Co | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Help Around The House Remodeling | 22 mi | |
| Invisible Fence Brand | 13 mi | |
| Invisible Fence of the Mohawk Valley | 13 mi | |
| J.B.'s Fence Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| JP Landscaping & Nursery | 5.0★ (2) | In Ilion |
| Paul R. Flint and Sons | In Ilion |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ilion. 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 11 Ilion 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 Ilion 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 |