14 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Nevada: Thrive Fencing, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Most-reviewed: Iowa Home Consulting Handyman Service, 241 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #8.
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14 Nevada fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrive Fencing | 86 | 5.0★ (173) | Ames, 13 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Dog Guard Out of Sight Fencing - Des Moines | 80 | 4.9★ (64) | Clive, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Fastest Fencing | 79 | 4.7★ (12) | Clive, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa | 79 | 5.0★ (79) | Ankeny, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Midwest Fence & Gate Co | 76 | 2.9★ (8) | Ames, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | The Door & Fence Store | 76 | 4.8★ (158) | Ames, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Iowa Lawn & Landscape | 75 | 4.8★ (83) | Clive, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Iowa Home Consulting Handyman Service | 75 | 4.7★ (241) | Ames, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Iowa Maintenance and Handyman | 74 | 3.7★ (18) | Clive, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Woodcare Professionals Deck and Fence Staining | 72 | 5.0★ (65) | Ankeny, 23 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: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Ankeny, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 158 Google reviews, 158 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, 83 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 241 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (241).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, 65 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Deck & Fence Installation | 12 mi | |
| Godbrink | In Nevada | |
| H&D lawn care and services LLC | 21 mi | |
| Iowa Pool Fence | 23 mi | |
| McK & Rae Decks + Fences | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Paramount Fencing of Iowa | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Universal Craftsman | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Nevada. 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 14 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 |