60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Fence Contractors in Iowa City, IA (2026)
16 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Iowa City: Taves Fencing Cedar Rapids, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Apexden Fencing Cedar Rapids, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Huber Fencing, 184 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Iowa City fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 fence contractors in Iowa City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taves Fencing Cedar Rapids | 60 | 4.9★ (73) | Cedar Rapids, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Apexden Fencing Cedar Rapids | 59 | 4.9★ (36) | Cedar Rapids, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Corridor Residential Fencing Co. | 58 | 4.8★ (79) | Cedar Rapids, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Huber Fencing | 58 | 5.0★ (184) | Cedar Rapids, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | AR Fence Co | 58 | 4.6★ (43) | Cedar Rapids, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Lovewell Fence and Deck | 57 | 5.0★ (107) | Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | DogWatch of Cedar Rapids | 57 | 5.0★ (56) | Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Kopp Fencing | 56 | 4.9★ (58) | Cedar Rapids, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Iowa City Fencing Center | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Iowa City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | American Fence Company - Cedar Rapids | 55 | 4.6★ (78) | Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best fence contractors in Iowa City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cedar Rapids, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2525 16th Ave SW suite 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Based in Cedar Rapids, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews, the most in Iowa City.
- 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5070 18th Ave SW SUITE 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
#5 AR Fence Co
Based in Cedar Rapids, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5960 4th St SW C, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2015 Memorial Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
#8 Kopp Fencing
Based in Cedar Rapids, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5823 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Based in Iowa City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fencing school”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5 PM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 415 Highland Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Based in Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9220 Wright Brothers Ct, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Based in Iowa City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1610 Willow Creek Dr #8, Iowa City, IA 52246
Based in Cedar Rapids, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Coralville, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#15 Handcrafted Home
Based in Cedar Rapids, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Muscatine, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1810 7 Springs Rd, Muscatine, IA 52761
Also serving Iowa City
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 Fence Company | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Aubrecht Fence | In Iowa City | |
| Cedar Rapids Fence Company | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Eastern Iowa Fence & More | 23 mi | |
| Keast Home Exteriors | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Rhoades Home Services LLC | 14 mi | |
| Total Chain-Link Fencing | 13 mi | |
| Workhorse Handyman Service | In Iowa City |
How much do fence contractors cost in Iowa City?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Iowa City. 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 |
How we ranked Iowa City fence contractors
We scored 16 Iowa City fence contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Iowa City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Fence contractors in Iowa City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best fence contractor in Iowa City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked fence contractor in Iowa City, IA is Taves Fencing Cedar Rapids with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Apexden Fencing Cedar Rapids (#2) and Corridor Residential Fencing Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 16 fence contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many fence contractors are there in Iowa City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 fence contractors serving Iowa City, IA. 2 of them are based in Iowa City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which fence contractors in Iowa City are open 24/7?
2 ranked fence contractors in Iowa City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Taves Fencing Cedar Rapids (#1) and Apexden Fencing Cedar Rapids (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which fence contractors in Iowa City work on weekends?
9 of 16 ranked fence contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Taves Fencing Cedar Rapids (#1), Apexden Fencing Cedar Rapids (#2) and Corridor Residential Fencing Co. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does fence installation cost in Iowa City?
Fence installation typically costs $1,860 to $4,844, with $3,276 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Iowa City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Iowa City fence contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated fence contractors in Iowa City is 4.9★, with a median of 40 reviews. Huber Fencing has the most, 184 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank fence contractors?
Each fence contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do fence contractors outside Iowa City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Iowa City city center, our service radius for fence contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Iowa City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 fence contractors serving Iowa City.
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