17 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marion: Elite Lawncare and Fence, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A-Team General Contracting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #15 of 17.
Most-reviewed: DogWatch of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 73 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #3.
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17 Marion fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Lawncare and Fence | 87 | 4.8★ (56) | Marion | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | 828 Fence | 83 | 4.9★ (36) | Asheville, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | DogWatch of the Blue Ridge Mountains | 81 | 4.9★ (73) | Black Mountain, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | 5 Star Fence | 80 | 4.8★ (65) | Black Mountain, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | On Edge Fencing | 79 | 4.9★ (31) | Asheville, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Carolina Outdoor Solutions | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | Marion | — | — |
| 7 | Bullzeye Fence, LLC | 76 | 4.8★ (50) | Forest City, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Burke Fence and Deck | 75 | 4.8★ (25) | Morganton, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fences By Eddie | 75 | 2.2★ (14) | Morganton, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | A&H Fence and Construction, LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (11) | Black Mountain, 16 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (73).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #6 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 Forest City, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Black Mountain, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Patterson, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodfin, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley Fence Company | 12 mi | |
| Pisgah Fence | 12 mi | |
| Suds, Studs & More LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Marion. 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 |