17 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in James City: Superior Fence & Rail, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: White Pickett Fences, LLC, 86 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
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17 James City fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior Fence & Rail | 94 | 4.9★ (44) | James City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | White Pickett Fences, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (86) | Jacksonville, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Invisible Fence Brand | 81 | 5.0★ (32) | Fayetteville, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Master Builders Fencing LLC | 79 | 4.2★ (26) | New Bern, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Coastal Fence Co | 78 | 4.5★ (41) | New Bern, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | IAN Multiservices and Fences LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | James City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Fence 1 inc | 78 | 4.7★ (12) | James City | — | — |
| 8 | Drain Rain Seamless Gutters & Landscaping Services | 76 | 4.9★ (42) | Havelock, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Tractor Workx & Fencing LLC. | 75 | 5.0★ (15) | Havelock, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Carolina East Fence | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | James City | — | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (86).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piney Green, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piney Green, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morehead City, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piney Green, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 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 James City
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for James 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 |
We scored 17 James City 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 James City 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 |