19 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marlin: Invisible Fence Brand of Central Texas, CR Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dan G Fence Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: LT Fencing Co, 227 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
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19 Marlin fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invisible Fence Brand of Central Texas | 81 | 4.9★ (44) | Hewitt, 15 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Dan G Fence Company | 80 | 5.0★ (10) | McGregor, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | BR-Fencing | 80 | 5.0★ (19) | Jacksonville, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | LT Fencing Co | 80 | 4.9★ (227) | Waco, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | escobar fence | 77 | 3.3★ (20) | Marlin | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lone Star Fence Waco | 76 | 4.8★ (122) | Hewitt, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | METAL DYNAMIC WORX | 76 | 4.9★ (31) | Hewitt, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | FenceGo | 75 | 4.8★ (58) | Waco, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mid-Tex Fence & Repair Co Inc | 72 | 3.7★ (3) | Waco, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | B.E.S.T | 70 | 5.0★ (6) | Hewitt, 19 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: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McGregor, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 227 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (227).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlin
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Waco, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 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 McGregor, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Waco, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Hewitt, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McGregor, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellmead, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corsicana, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Fence Waco | 23 mi | |
| Action Fence of Waco | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Big Fence | 24 mi | |
| Big Fence | 24 mi | |
| Custom Fence Co | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| DSM Fencing & Welding | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Escobar Fence | 24 mi | |
| Fence Pros of Waco | 24 mi | |
| Gold Standard Fencing | 24 mi | |
| Hobbs Builders LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| LT Fencing Co. | 17 mi | |
| Silver Fences | 5.0★ (2) | In Marlin |
| Waco Concrete And Fence | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Waco Custom Fencing | 24 mi | |
| Waco Fencing & Stuff | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Waco Outdoor Kitchens | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Marlin. 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 19 Marlin 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 Marlin 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 |