19 fence contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winterset: Sturdy Fence Company, CR Score 81/100; 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 11 AM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jr's Tree & Landscaping LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Central Iowa Fencing, 457 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
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19 Winterset fence contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sturdy Fence Company | 81 | 5.0★ (56) | Des Moines, 16 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Central Iowa Fencing | 81 | 4.9★ (457) | Des Moines, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | J&L Custom Fence | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Falke Construction | 77 | 4.9★ (30) | Winterset | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ground Zero Exteriors | 77 | 5.0★ (16) | West Des Moines, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Elite Deck & Fence Staining | 76 | 5.0★ (49) | Clive, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Elite Fence LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (16) | Clive, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Invisible Fence of Central Iowa | 76 | 4.8★ (172) | West Des Moines, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Great Barrier Fence Co. | 75 | 4.9★ (47) | West Des Moines, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Halcyon Fencing | 74 | 5.0★ (45) | Ankeny, 24 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 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (457).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winterset
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews, 233 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, 62 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Sons, Landscape & Design | 4.9★ (39) | In Winterset |
| Alvarado Fence and Lawn llc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Complete Construction LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Winterset |
| Des Moines Pet Fence | 21 mi | |
| Great Barrier Fence Co. | 20 mi | |
| Kloudy Designz, LLC | In Winterset | |
| Master Fencing | 23 mi | |
| Midwest Services, LLC | 4.9★ (27) | In Winterset |
| Waterbury Financial Strategies | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Winterset. 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 19 Winterset 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 Winterset 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 |