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Last update on March 26, 2026
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Just want to say that Semoore Fencing was phenomenal to work with. Everything from the timeline to the work was impeccable. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a new fence. I went with the wood grain horizontal vinyl and it looks beautiful"
+118
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"From the office staff to the owner to the installation technicians, this was a very pleasant experience! Rob gave us a quote, took care of the permits and had his technicians build the fence in less time than he quoted! Some of my landscaping was outside of my property line and Rob arrived to help remove it swiftly and professionally. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
Thanks everyone!
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+19
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Installation was fine but the fence has worn in 5 years and the gates are out of alignment. We requested an inspection and repair at our cost 2 weeks ago. We followed up with office and asked owner to respond to fix the problem. We have not received a response since the inspection by Alex. Alex was very nice and professional, but the lack response by the office as a return customer is concerning."
+16
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The initial phone call to Alex, the owner, was fine. The fellow who came out for an estimate was late, but he apologized. His estimate was fairly simple. We agreed on the price, with half paid before and half after completion. The start date was changed 3 times and it cost me a few day's off work for nothing. Once the start day arrived, the 9am start time came and went. After 2 more phone calls to Alex, the 2 man crew arrived. (Alex made up an excuse that they bought the "wrong concrete". The guys worked diligently and got half the job done in one day and removed the old fence. From that point on, I dealt with the workers, not Alex. They came back the next day, finished the job, cleaned up and that was it. Good work, good workers, good materials, but bad management."
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1972
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did a great job. The fence looks terrific. Very competitive pricing. I would definitely recommend."
+5
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Americana did excellent job installing our fence. Our sales representative was Mike Joudeh and he was very honest and caring. The girls in the office were amazing as well as our installation team. From beginning to ending everything was perfect. I would highly recommend Americana to anybody who needs a fence . Great job."
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
"AAA Fence did a great job and I would highly recommend them. They were the lowest bidder of 4 companies. They showed up on time for the estimate and finished their work on a timely basis. Their work looks top notch."
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Took a little longer than expected to get started but all was fine when they got going. Had to ask for the Angie's coupon discoun7t from final billl."
Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
"It went well. He's very knowledgeable and I recommend them to all."
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I was extreme satisfied with the repair of my deck. The job required removing the trex material from the top of the deck and replacing the rotted wood that was no longer supporting my deck surface adequately. The job was completed with the highest degree of measurement accuracy and the highest quality materials were used. The crew was very professional and communicated very effectively. The job was done in quickly and efficiently so that my plants and my family could enjoy the summer sun on our new and improved deck surface!"
Yes, most states require a fencing installer to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed fence installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification, which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Fence installers typically charge by the hour when working on a project. Typically, you can expect to pay around $50 per hour for fence installation. Your project might take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours, depending on the length of your fence, overall project complexity, and fence type.
The average cost to install a fence is between $1,760 and $4,500. These costs are what an average homeowner spends, but you might spend more or less depending on several factors. For a smaller DIY project, you might get away with spending as little as $430, or for a much larger project (like fencing for a 5-acre yard), you can spend in excess of $43,000.
Besides the size of your yard, other factors like your fence material, fence height, site prep, and additional fence features like gates all impact the overall cost. Additionally, the high cost of raw materials and manufacturing can all make the overall price tag higher.
Before you hire a fence installer to build you the fence of your dreams for your yard, it’s important to set expectations up front by asking questions. Some questions to consider include:
Do you offer a warranty?
Do you offer financing or a payment plan?
Do you have references?
Do you have photos of previous work?
What type of fencing materials do you work with?
Only some fences require a permit to build. Factors like where you live, how tall your fence will be, and where in your yard you plan to build all impact the need to have a permit. Below are a few examples of when a permit is needed; it’s always best to check with your fence installer to confirm if a permit is required.
Generally, if you live somewhere rural, like on a farm, there’s a good chance you will not need a fence permit. However, you will most likely need a permit if you live in a highly-populated area. In addition, many privacy fences in your backyard won’t need a permit if it is 6 feet or shorter. However, you might need a permit for anything over 3.5 feet in your front yard.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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