23 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Invisible Fence Brand, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fencing Roanoke, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Superior Fence & Rail, 173 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked after Invisible Fence Brand; ranked #2.
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23 Salem fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invisible Fence Brand | 62 | 4.9★ (288) | Salem | — | Overall |
| 2 | Superior Fence & Rail | 62 | 4.9★ (173) | Salem | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Fencing Roanoke | 58 | 4.9★ (18) | Hollins, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | J & M Fencing | 58 | 4.9★ (21) | Roanoke, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | A Walker Fence Company | 57 | 4.8★ (28) | Hollins, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Roanoke VA Fence Company | 57 | 4.8★ (25) | Cave Spring, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Star City Fence Co | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Cave Spring, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sam Fencing | 56 | 4.4★ (45) | Roanoke, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Work Smart Fencing | 56 | 4.7★ (22) | Blacksburg, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roanoke Fence Company | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Snellville, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 23 Salem 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 23, 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 Salem 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 |