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BEAR FENCE

Barbed Wire Fence - Install, Barbed Wire Fence - Repair, Chain Link Fence Installation,

About us

23 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. CONTRACTORS LICENSE #753450. ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: CHRIS FINLAY, JEREMY BLACKBURN.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
27 years of experience

Services we offer

CHAIN LINK, FENCING, IRON, VINYL AND GLASS WALL SYSTEMS., WOOD

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.841 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
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James S.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Excellent. Jeremy and crew are professionals. Fence looks great and is very well built/installed. They went the extra mile with this fence. Communication was excellent and everyone was thorough, responsible, and affable.

Bob S.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
finished project in one day

Betty W.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
It went quite good. The fence looks great. We are very pleased.

Kevin D.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Bear Fence just completed a very challenging wood fence install including two gates at my home in La Mesa and I couldn't be more satisfied. Jeremy came out for the estimate on time, and very knowledgeable. He immediately gave me the piece of mind that I was in good hands with Bear Fence Co. Juan, the project foreman did a phenomenal job. He was super professional, paid amazing attention to detail, and was polite and courteous. He took so much pride in his work, and you could tell his main concern was my level of satisfaction every step of the way. They left the job site cleaner than when they started, and followed through on every promise. I've dealt with a few other fence contractors, and these guys blew the competition out of the water. I'm a big-time perfectionist and couldn't find one thing to even question. I highly recommend Bear Fence to anyone looking for fence or gate work.

Vincent L.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Peggy A.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
unknown

Eileen C.
Mar 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

We used Bear fence to install vinyl replacement fencing around our backyard in 2010. They did a good job and thus had them return to install another gate on the side of the yard with older fencing. They installed solar fence posts which looked good for about a year and then the lights fixtures kept dying. I had Brad from Eco Greenscape hard wire the lights w/ a timer box and the compliments are bountiful from company and neighbors that visit my house.

They are a bit pricey compared to what other friends have said from other prices paid to contractors.



Randy S.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
They were here when they said they would be here. Their clean up was great. They were very mindful of all of our plants when they were working. What was really great is that we were mowing and put a rock through the fence and they came out and replaced it for free. Jeremy Blackburn, the sales rep, did a really great job. Trustworthy and an honest guy.

Patrick M.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
they did a great job.
set expectations/price/timelines appropriately.

Vincent L.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400
We used Bear Fence to put up a glass wall on our deck over a year ago. We were having trouble picking out a color for the supports to match the deck and Chris Finlay, the owner, suggested one and had a sample made to show us. It was perfect. We found Chris and his employees very pleasant to work with. There was a little problem with one of the supports recently and Chris himself came out and fixed it for nothing. He really stands behind his work.

John K.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100
Very well on the fence part, the trash enclsosures are good products but it did take some time from sign of contract to installation, due to fabricating the material and getting it installed.

Renard C.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Overall, the experience was great! They got the job done very quickly.

Ronald C.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,761
We were happy with the work and materials, overall. The job was completed in one day. The price was not cheap, but it was within the ballpark of other bids and was slightly less than some bids.
The crew didn't clean up well after the work: someone left a small pile of not-quite-dry paint--remains from a paint container--in a puddle on the ground in our front yard. They also left a few fragments and pieces of debris from the old, wooden fence strewn around. Some concrete blocks that we had previously placed along the edge of the wooden fence were left in disarray in the same area. Apparently, the supervisor didn't check the area before they left! We didn't notice this mess initially, as the discarded materials were tossed under some tree branches, a short distance from the actual fence. However, we noticed it within the next day or so--as did our neighbors, whose property connects with that area of our property! We cleaned up the area immediately rather than phoning for someone from Bear Fence Co. to come out.
There were a couple of adjustments needed within a week or two after the project was finished. (1) One gate latch was binding (not opening) and (2) the placement of a row of fencing was not quite symmetrical within its space, leaving a larger open space on one side than on the other. Jeff Behr came out promptly to make the adjustments, and we were satisfied with the and quot;fixes.and quot; Jeff's attitude was gracious and helpful.

Sue D.
Jul 2012
1.0
The fence looks good, but the problem is below ground level where the posts are rotting out -- one by one. Shoddy workmanship and/or materials have made Bear Fencing an inferior company to use for fencing. A good company would stand behind its work and work with the property owner for an amiable solution.

Michael F.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,506
Great experience. Huge team came and knocked it out in one day. Fence perfectly level. Posts dug real deep. Gate uses metal pull cord which is nice. These guys have definitely refined their practices over the years and are very professional. I used them many years ago and they did a great job then as well.

Andrea J.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
They were great. They built a new post to fit the stucco column, and they worked hard to make it fit. It was a difficult job. They knew exactly what I was looking for. They had the best price. I definitely recommend them.

Christa D.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
They were outstanding. Jeff Behr came out for the estimate and was patient and thorough. He was very professional and I could tell he had a good background and lots of experience. He gave me several scenarios and he told me the process and what materials would be best to use.

We live in a neighborhood with an HOA and Jeff realized we had some of our own paperwork to do so he provided a very detailed estimate with all the info the HOA needed. We were also splitting the cost of the fence with our neighbor so he had to make an extra trip back out to talk to them when they had questions. He had no issues with it and was very nice considering he answered the same questions the first time around. I guess they needed to hear it from the fence guy.

Additionally, we had a mud board put in. Our neighbors property is 18and quot; lower than ours and Jeff said the best way to keep the earth from shifting and a good way to protect the fence would be to go with a mud board. It was much, much less expensive than putting in a cement boarder.

I chose Bear Fence because they ONLY do fences and their bid came in slightly less than the other 2 bids I received. They made it simple and that's what I was looking for. We had to hire someone else to paint the fence, but Jeff said he could refer if we needed someone good.

Diane S.
Oct 2011
2.0
I had a very bad experience with them. The experience was difficult with the sales person because I couldn't get him ever to get back to me. I finally worked through the lady who answered the phone in the office. She relayed the messages and he finally responded. As far as the crew was concerned, they were very good and they did a very good job. They cleaned up after themselves. I have no complaints. It is just that the part that I have a problem with is they missed one part of one board. They are supposed to nail in at the top and at the bottom. At the top of one board, they didn't ever nail it. So it is needless to say that the board is now falling down. I am calling the same salesperson that I had trouble with before who I believe is the owner of the company. He is not responding. I called him three times last week and I left message on his voice mail. I left message with the girl who answered the phone. It is just extremely frustrating. I was going to call them again today and tell him that if he doesn't get back to me, I am going to talk to BBB, Angieslist and Contractor's License Board. I am going to talk to everybody I can because I paid them promptly and I did what I was supposed to do. They didn't do what they were supposed to do. I find it inexcusable for him not to respond to me. They crew did everything that they were supposed to do. They arrived on time and they were very professional. They did a great job. His crew was excellent. They missed nailing the top of one board. Sometimes that happens when people are in a hurry. I totally understand and I don't hold that against them. I just want it to be fixed.

CARRIE S.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Bear Fence installed a picket fence in our front yard a few weeks ago. The owner, Chris Finley, came out to do the estimate. He patiently answered all of our (many) questions. The crew that came to install it showed up 15 minutes early on the installation day and discussed the whole installation with us. Part way through the day (a Friday) they realized there was a problem with a portion of the fence. They were really proactive about discussing it with us and contacting the office to make the arrangements to get it fixed. On Monday, another crew showed up to correct the problem and finish the fence. By Monday afternoon, we had a great looking fence that all the neighbors are complimenting us on. From start to finish, their professionalism, customer service and great work made us feel we made the right choice.

Tony T.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
They provided a quotation for replacing 150' of ornamental iron fence. Excellent work and responsiveness. Performed repair work for now. They will be at the top of my list when we replace.

LORRAINE R.
Mar 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
They were very good. We went with them because they offered the best price. They will beat anybody's price. They had excellent product. They had wonderful customer service. They were on time and they just did a great job. I was very happy with the work they did. I would say they do great job for great price.

LORRAINE R.
Mar 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
They were very good. We went with them because they offered the best price. They will beat anybody's price. They had excellent product. They had the customer service, which was wonderful. They were on time and they just did a great job. I was very happy with the work they did. I would say they do great job for the great price.

Kathryn G.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
They had to return to fill in space that they left under the fence that would allow a small animal to go under to the neighbor's yard and they also had to come back to put a better quality lock on the gate. They returned the next day to make the improvements we requested with no problem at all.

BOB C.
Sep 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
He gave us a very thorough estimate with a really good breakdown of different types of materials and the different portions of the fence that we were sharing with the neighbor. He did a good job with the paperwork up front. The materials were excellent, and his workmen came and finished when they said they would. They even worked in the pouring rain. There was a section of fence that my neighbor had forgotten to mention, and they waited and added that on for her. They made it very easy for me to work with her. They were able to bill us separately. They were very professional. He is contracted, and he gave me his contract number up front.

Joe W.
Aug 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Jeremy from Bear Fence came to our location in Imperial Beach and was on time and professional. After seeing what we wanted done we received their quote via email the same day. We prices the job with three contractors and Bear Fence quoted the lowest price. The day scheduled for the work the crew showed up on time and completed the job with minimal direction and no supervision. The completed fence looks great and we are very happy. I'm already planning on Bear doing more work.
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FAQ

BEAR FENCE is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

BEAR FENCE accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, BEAR FENCE does not offer free project estimates.

No, BEAR FENCE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, BEAR FENCE does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, BEAR FENCE offers emergency services.

No, BEAR FENCE does not offer warranties.