321 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Short Hills: Superior Fence & Rail, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 252 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JR Fencing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 321.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen, 566 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 321 ranked; ranked #28.
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321 Short Hills fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 223 open Saturdays and 94 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 321 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior Fence & Rail | 66 | 5.0★ (252) | Union, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JR Fencing | 62 | 4.6★ (265) | Staten Island, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Design Fencing Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (210) | Rossville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Staten Island Fence & Landscaping | 61 | 4.9★ (394) | Rossville, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Northeast Fencing, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (330) | Colonia, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | VLI Fence Services, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (78) | Hanover, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Three Brothers Fence Co | 60 | 4.9★ (106) | Orange, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Wayne Fence | 60 | 4.5★ (556) | Wayne, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hidden Fence Company | 60 | 5.0★ (292) | Randolph, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Empire State Fence | 60 | 4.8★ (94) | Staten Island, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rossville, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rossville, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colonia, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 556 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Randolph, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clifton, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgefield Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomfield, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 428 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mendham, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carteret, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Bergen, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranford, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 321 ranked fence contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All United Fence CO - Vinyl Fence Installation Contractor, Commercial Aluminum Fencing Repair | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Aluminum Fence | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Architectural Windows Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| B.G.C. Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| CPS Fencing Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| DECKS BY GIL | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Di Sciascio Fencing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Excel Fencing Academy | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Francisco Welding Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Go Fence | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Infinity Fence | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Interior Renovations A-Z | 2.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Jim-Dan-De Iron Works | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Keith's Fence | 1.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| MA Fence Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Mercado's Fence | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Modern Steel Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| New Amsterdam Fencing Academy | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Penik landscape contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| The Fencing Outlet | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Short Hills. 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 321 Short Hills 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 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 Short Hills 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 |