9 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lima: JH Fencing, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Midwest Pool Safety Barriers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 9.
Most-reviewed: M & R Fencing LLC - Fence Lima, Ohio, 15 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 9 ranked after JH Fencing; ranked #2.
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9 Lima fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JH Fencing | 61 | 4.8★ (23) | Lima | — | Overall |
| 2 | M & R Fencing LLC - Fence Lima, Ohio | 61 | 4.5★ (15) | Lima | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Elwer Fence | 57 | 3.4★ (5) | Lima | — | — |
| 4 | Midwest Pool Safety Barriers | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Sylvania, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Advantage Fence & Deck | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | Wapakoneta, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Big dogs lawn care, dba Big dogs construction | 53 | 4.6★ (9) | Lima | — | — |
| 7 | Smith Fence Service | 52 | 3.0★ (4) | Wapakoneta, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | HIGHER SELF CONSTRUCTION LLC./Drywall | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Lima | — | — |
| 9 | NicKelly, Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | Wapakoneta, 12 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, the most in Lima.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sylvania, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lima. 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 9 Lima 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 Lima 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 |