84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 516 Gentile Court, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Best Fence Contractors in Portage, IN (2026)
52 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Portage: Porter County Fence Company, CR Score 84/100; 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): City Fence Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 52.
- 3
Most-reviewed: The Ark Pet Shop, 1,415 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Portage fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 52 rated businesses.
Top 10 fence contractors in Portage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porter County Fence Company | 84 | 4.9★ (66) | Valparaiso, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | LeLaren Fence Company | 83 | 4.9★ (157) | Valparaiso, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | The Ark Pet Shop | 80 | 4.6★ (1,415) | Merrillville, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Portage Fence Company | 80 | 4.8★ (9) | Chesterton, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Good Fences | 80 | 5.0★ (30) | Chesterton, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Indiana Pet Fence - Pet Stop | 78 | 5.0★ (28) | Valparaiso, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Crown Point Fence Company | 78 | 4.4★ (24) | Cedar Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Aaron's Fence Solutions, LLC | 77 | 4.7★ (36) | Chesterton, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Streamline Fencing | 77 | 5.0★ (8) | Valparaiso, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | On The Level Fence & Deck | 76 | 4.5★ (77) | Cedar Lake, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
The 52 best fence contractors in Portage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Valparaiso, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 261 Eagle Ridge Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Merrillville, 12 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,415 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,415).
- 4.6★ from 1,415 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2400 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Chesterton, 2 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
#5 Good Fences
Based in Chesterton, 4 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4602 Rutland Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Based in Cedar Lake, 14 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
Based in Chesterton, 12 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Valparaiso, 2 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Cedar Lake, 19 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 13440 Lemoore St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
#11 J&G Fence, LLC
Based in Gary, 8 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Based in Dolton, 22 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 14845 Drexel Ave, Dolton, IL 60419
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hobart, 10 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3385 E 84th Pl, Hobart, IN 46410
#15 TimberSeal Inc
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 212 Morthland Dr # 4, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Based in Gary, 15 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
#17 Carlson Fencing
Based in Valparaiso, 6 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4030 Brander Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Glenwood, 24 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 18300 S Halsted St STE 160, Glenwood, IL 60425
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12033 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
#21 Dimension Fence
Based in Cedar Lake, 23 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Gary, 15 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Portage
72/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, 61 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2391 Norman St, Portage, IN 46368
Based in Chicago Heights, 13 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Crown Point, 18 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Fence contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 52 ranked fence contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Portage
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Fence Connection | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| A Fence Guy | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| American Gate Entry Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Americans Fence, LLC | 22 mi | |
| Best Security Fence | 3.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Custom Remodeling | 8 mi | |
| Elite Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Evanbrook Vinyl Fence LLC | 9 mi | |
| Family Fence & Welding | 25 mi | |
| Griffith Fence Company | 10 mi | |
| Illiana Hidden Fence | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Lansing Fence Company | 19 mi | |
| Protect A Child Pool Fence of Northern Indianna | 18 mi | |
| R & J Pet Fence Installers | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Rushing Construction Llc | 6 mi | |
| Security Door Inc. - Fence Division | 3 mi | |
| Stamos Painting & Pressure Washing | 15 mi |
How much do fence contractors cost in Portage?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Portage. 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 |
How we ranked Portage fence contractors
We scored 52 Portage 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 Portage 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 |
Fence contractors in Portage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best fence contractor in Portage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked fence contractor in Portage, IN is Porter County Fence Company with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. LeLaren Fence Company (#2) and The Ark Pet Shop (#3) follow. We ranked 52 fence contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many fence contractors are there in Portage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 52 fence contractors serving Portage, IN. 2 of them are based in Portage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which fence contractors in Portage are open 24/7?
3 ranked fence contractors in Portage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are City Fence Solutions (#13) and Hopkins Contracting Co (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which fence contractors in Portage work on weekends?
28 of 52 ranked fence contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Porter County Fence Company (#1), LeLaren Fence Company (#2) and The Ark Pet Shop (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does fence installation cost in Portage?
Fence installation typically costs $1,860 to $4,844, with $3,276 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Portage. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Portage fence contractors have?
The median Google rating among 52 rated fence contractors in Portage is 4.5★, with a median of 23 reviews. The Ark Pet Shop has the most, 1,415 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank fence contractors?
Each fence contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do fence contractors outside Portage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portage city center, our service radius for fence contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Portage
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 fence contractors serving Portage.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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