38 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Valparaiso: LeLaren Fence Company, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Most-reviewed: The Ark Pet Shop, 1,415 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #8.
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38 Valparaiso fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeLaren Fence Company | 61 | 4.9★ (157) | Valparaiso | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Porter County Fence Company | 60 | 4.9★ (66) | Valparaiso | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Indiana Pet Fence - Pet Stop | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | Valparaiso | Sat | — |
| 4 | TimberSeal Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (78) | Valparaiso | — | — |
| 5 | Aaron's Fence Solutions, LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (36) | Chesterton, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Good Fences | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | Chesterton, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Carlson Fencing | 55 | 4.8★ (33) | Valparaiso | — | — |
| 8 | The Ark Pet Shop | 55 | 4.6★ (1,415) | Merrillville, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Streamline Fencing | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Valparaiso | Sat | — |
| 10 | True Line Fence Company | 54 | 4.6★ (134) | Hobart, 12 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Chesterton, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Merrillville, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,415 Google reviews, the most in Valparaiso.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Hobart, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Chesterton, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Cedar Lake, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Cedar Lake, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Cedar Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Crown Point, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Gary, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Westville, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Gary, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Gary, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Westville, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Lake Station, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Gary, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Chicago Heights, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | City Fence Solutions | 49 | 4.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Action Fence Co | 49 | 3.4★ (15) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Illiana Fence | 49 | 3.3★ (16) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Huttons Home Solutions LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (61) | 9 mi |
| 30 | SOUTHLAKE SERVICES - Landscaping - Maintenance- Construction - | 48 | 5.0★ (96) | 14 mi |
| 31 | FFC Fencing Co. | 48 | 4.1★ (73) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Wrought Iron Werks LLC | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 33 | White Arc Welding and Ornamental Iron Work | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Reeves Fence Services | 46 | 3.3★ (66) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Skyline Construction LLC | 44 | 4.3★ (17) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Security Door, Inc. | 44 | 4.3★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 37 | 219 Handyman | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Jay's Lawn Care & Landscape llc | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Fence Connection | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| A Fence Guy | 5.0★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| American Gate Entry Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Best Security Fence | 3.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Custom Remodeling | 9 mi | |
| Elite Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Evanbrook Vinyl Fence LLC | In Valparaiso | |
| Griffith Fence Company | 17 mi | |
| Illiana Hidden Fence | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Michiana Fence & Gate | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Protect A Child Pool Fence of Northern Indianna | 19 mi | |
| R & J Pet Fence Installers | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Rushing Construction Llc | 13 mi | |
| Security Door Inc. - Fence Division | 9 mi | |
| Stamos Painting & Pressure Washing | 17 mi | |
| Total Development Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (152) | In Valparaiso |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Valparaiso. 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 38 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 |