*The Angi rating for Fencing Service companies in Salem, MA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Fencing Service needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Fencing Service companies in Salem, MA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Fencing Service needs.
Last update on March 06, 2026
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Geo Brothers fixed my leaning fence and made it nice and sturdy again. I would recommend this business."
+14
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This company was professional, punctual, very friendly and put in a high quality fence. The fence has withstood a New England winter, without any metal hardware rusting or loosening up in the ground come springtime. Every worker was friendly, accommodating for all of our questions and needs, and even moved up our fence installation in order to have it finished before a housewarming party we were hosting outside! They put up a quality fence with about 190 feet of PVC privacy vinyl and 70 feet of black chain link in 1 day. The best part about this company besides their friendly demeanor was the price! You can't beat a company willing to price match! I have recommended this company to several people, and our neighbor is using them to get his fence installed, and able to seamlessly connect it to ours!"
+3
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The BEST AND QUICKEST fence installation. They even hand cleaned my fence when they were finished installing!"
+171
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Loved my fences a good service and people"
+36
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"High quality fence installed quickly and super nice guy."
+196
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bert and his men did a wonderful job with my fence. They were very friendly and personable while working very hard. They cleaned after themselves and finished the job very quickly considering it rained majority of the time. I would gladly recommend Fences2U to everyone looking to do their fence. Thank you!"
+48
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1975
Free estimates
"I met first with Scott to explain what I wanted and to get estimates. Then Jim, the master deck maker, took over the actual work. I found both men to be professional, easy to talk with, good listeners, and flexible with my unique situation. I love that Jim doesn't jump between multiple jobs but starts and finishes one job at a time, so I'm not left with something half done wondering when he'll be back. Jim is a perfectionist and takes great pride in his work, and rightly so. Really, he IS a perfectionist. My deck is not the most "upscale" version they can do, yet I've received compliments from others who stain decks for a living (Jim does not stain decks). Jim went the extra mile for us when we really wanted cable railings but had a limited budget. He found a rail system we could afford. When it turned out that the hardware was very fussy and time-consuming to install he kept at it until it was right while keeping to the budget. We asked for a gate with ballusters instead of cable railing to save a little money. But Jim found a way to do it with the cables, knowing the gate would not otherwise look right. Our perfectionist was so right about that; and the collars at the bottom of the posts and the mitered corners of the stairs, and hand selection of the individual boards, and the railings, and the copper flashing, all add up to a deck built with care and pride, by Jim and by his loyal crew. I could not be happier!"
+24
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It went very well. They met their timelines, the work was well done, and the price was fair and good value."
+48
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They came on time and the work was excellent. It couldn't have gone better my husband and I were very happy with the job."
+2
Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1978
Free estimates
"They came and surveyed the parts of the fence that needed replacement; actually replaced more than another company identified and charged about the same amount of money."
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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