33 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ladysmith: Preferred Choice Fencing Company, CR Score 84/100; 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gilbertson Fine Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: WhalleyWorks, 96 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #12.
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33 Ladysmith fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred Choice Fencing Company | 84 | 4.9★ (48) | Nanaimo, 36 km away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Top Notch Fence and Exterior | 80 | 4.5★ (15) | Nanaimo, 12 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Gilbertson Fine Homes | 80 | 5.0★ (15) | Nanaimo, 20 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Friendly Cedar Fencing | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Salt Spring Island, 30 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kangaroo Contracting Inc. | 79 | 4.8★ (59) | Nanaimo, 24 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Linear Construction | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | Duncan, 30 km away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Macks fencing | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | Duncan, 27 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Island Fence Guys | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Nanaimo, 21 km away | — | — |
| 9 | RGH Construction | 77 | 3.9★ (11) | North Cowichan, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tonella Contracting | 77 | 5.0★ (9) | Nanaimo, 26 km away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 12 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 20 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 30 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 24 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 30 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 27 km away
Ranked #7 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 Nanaimo, 21 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 North Cowichan, 20 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 26 km away
Ranked #10 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 Nanaimo, 32 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 12 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (96).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 30 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 23 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 27 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 27 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 35 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 28 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 30 km away
Ranked #19 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 Nanaimo, 26 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 30 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 37 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 18 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, 45 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 30 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 34 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Island Eco-Scapes | 71 | 5.0★ (28) | 24 km |
| 27 | KPN Contracting Ltd. | 71 | 4.7★ (38) | 23 km |
| 28 | Lancashire Renovations – General Contractor specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Fences, Siding & Painting | 70 | 5.0★ (17) | 36 km |
| 29 | HoeDown Excavating | 69 | 4.6★ (20) | 25 km |
| 30 | Maxx Contracting | 69 | 4.8★ (22) | 26 km |
| 31 | Braun Built Carpentry | 67 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 km |
| 32 | Shield Landscaping | 65 | 3.2★ (24) | 24 km |
| 33 | Campbellot Renovations | 64 | 4.5★ (8) | 34 km |
18 more fence contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 DUDES FENCING CO | 25 km | |
| Acer Landscaping Ltd. | 4.5★ (2) | 23 km |
| Beyond The Fence | 24 km | |
| Brownlow and Sons Contracting | 4.9★ (54) | In Ladysmith |
| Bumble Bee Services | 4.0★ (4) | In Ladysmith |
| DC construction & Fencing | 23 km | |
| Dynamic Decks n' More | 25 km | |
| Dynamic Fencing & Decks | 37 km | |
| Fair Weather Fencing | In Ladysmith | |
| Finyl Fencing & Railings Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | 22 km |
| Friendly Cedar Fencing | 18 km | |
| HOWSON HOMES LTD | 4.7★ (63) | In Ladysmith |
| Island Fence & Gate | 23 km | |
| Mainline Fencing | 23 km | |
| Nice Landscapes | 5.0★ (21) | In Ladysmith |
| One Stop Fencing | 22 km | |
| Platinum Prep Services | 30 km | |
| Robert's Home Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Ladysmith |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Ladysmith. 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 33 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith 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 |