Should fence installers be certified or licensed?

<div><p>Yes, most states require a fencing installer to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-fraud.htm">unlicensed fence installer</a> could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. </p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification, which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</p></div>

How do I choose a driveway gate?

<div><p>When choosing a driveway gate, consider the fence material, whether you want an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/automatic-front-gate-options.htm">automatic gate</a> or a manual one, and property limitations like the slope of your driveway. We recommend speaking with a professional driveway gate installer to see what types of gates will work on your property based on your fencing or home’s exterior. Keep in mind that driveway gates should range between 10 to 12 feet wide to ensure cars can easily maneuver through the gateway.</p></div>

How much do fence installers typically charge?

<div><p>Fence installers typically charge by the hour when working on a project. Typically, you can expect to pay around <b>$50 per hour</b> for fence installation. Your project might take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours, depending on the length of your fence, overall project complexity, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-tips-choosing-best-fence-your-yard.htm">fence type</a>. </p></div>

Is having a driveway gate installed worth it?

<div><p>Driveway gates are expensive to install, but they are usually a worthwhile investment. Not only does this exterior feature improve your curb appeal and, by extension, your property value, but they also help keep your home secure. Driveway can keep out unwanted guests and provide additional privacy for you and your household. Plus, they can serve as a means of keeping children and pets in your yard, depending on the type of fence.</p></div>

How much does driveway gate installation cost?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-security-gate.htm">cost to install a driveway gate</a> is around <b>$3,500</b>, and prices usually total between <b>$1,900 and $6,000</b>. However, security and driveway gates can cost as much as <b>$12,000</b>. Some cost factors include the size of the gate, the type of gate, the gate material, and the security level of the gate. A wrought iron gate will be more expensive than a PVC driveway gate, which will typically cost more than a wood gate. Automated gates are always more expensive than manual ones, as they require additional electrical installation.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Gate repair pros in Rochester, MA

Customers say: Quality work

116 local quotes requested

16 years of experience

We are a 3rd generation family-owned company serving the South Shore, Cape, and Islands. Our goal is to provide the highest quality fence products and installation with prompt and courteous service. We offer material sales, as well as professional installation, for wood, vinyl, chain-link, and aluminum fences. Call us at 508-295-4150 for a free estimate. 2700 Cranberry Hwy. Wareham, Ma 02571

"Absolutely wonderful installers were respectful. The office was wonderful. Everything went smoothly and my fence looks amazing. Would hire them back in a heartbeat"

Mary G on April 2024

We are a 3rd generation family-owned company serving the South Shore, Cape, and Islands. Our goal is to provide the highest quality fence products and installation with prompt and courteous service. We offer material sales, as well as professional installation, for wood, vinyl, chain-link, and aluminum fences. Call us at 508-295-4150 for a free estimate. 2700 Cranberry Hwy. Wareham, Ma 02571

"Absolutely wonderful installers were respectful. The office was wonderful. Everything went smoothly and my fence looks amazing. Would hire them back in a heartbeat"

Mary G on April 2024

Customers say: Terrific value

104 local quotes requested

25 years of experience

Welcome to Deangele Landscape & Construction Corporation! If you are looking for high-quality and reliable services, you've come to the right place! Deangele Corporation has been providing excellent services for more than 16 years with the highest customer satisfaction, those years of experience have led us to understand the individual needs of each of our customers. We take pride in our long-standing and one-on-one customer relations, allowing us to provide a premium and personalized service to our customers. We conduct each project in a timely chronogrammed and organized manner! We have skilled labor and the equipment to handle small to large landscape, construction, or excavation projects! The secret of our success is you! Give us a call for a free estimate. (781) 347-1674 WWW.DEANGELE.COM

"The installation crew was very professional, hard working, and completed a beautiful job in 3 days. We are incredibly happy with the overall outcome. However, my issue lies with the business team and their lack of communication and negligence of customer requests. In my email discussing the project details, I said I wanted "the privacy with scalloped picket top in white with gothic caps." I also said that I didn't see latch options for gates, but that I wanted handles. I received the quote quickly after, and didn't catch that the picket top was not included in the quote. I didn't see handles either, but was informed it came with the gates so I didn't question. We spoke with our neighbors and all but one were ok with installation. He refused to allow us to remove his rusted and broken fence, which meant we lost a few feet of our property as we had to move in front of the tree line that bordered his fence on our side. This also meant the installation cost would decrease because they were now only removing one less section of fence (it was confirmed this would be the case if a neighbor refused during the quote process). They confirmed the installation date quickly, but I asked for the updated quote several times over the next week and a half. There were sometimes days between replies and all I got was a few, we'll send it shortly's, and an email confirmation after my fourth request that the cost would be $150 less. Installation went smoothly, until I saw that flat caps were installed instead of the gothic caps I requested. I checked my quote and saw that gothic was listed, and that's when I noticed that the picket top I requested in my details email was missing from the quote. I asked the installation crew and they informed me there was no picket top and that they were told flat caps were needed. I then noticed that there were no handles on the gates. At this point I was fed up with the office because of the horrible communication from them I'd already experienced, and called the quote guy. He picked up right away and informed me that handles were not included (which is not was I was told, nor did he bother to mention when I specifically requested them in my original email). He said that they could, however, put them on without issue and that he would personally inspect in the morning at 9. The next day he showed an hour and a half late for our appointment (for an emergency I was told, but it's yet another point where there wasn't any communication informing me of that until I called him). Upon our discussion, he said someone would come by Thursday to add the missing handles and to fix a post placement. I informed him I was happy with the look of the fence and that we could keep the caps and the scalloped only with no picket, but the point was that what I originally requested was ignored. Imagine if I'd been a customer who wasn't happier with what was installed vs. what I'd chosen? It would have been an absolute nightmare to fix, especially with the communication issues I'd already been having. He played if off that it was fate that this particular fence happened to be in stock because now they were several weeks out for other fence styles. Not the point, but I let it go. Thursday came and I received no confirmation as to a time someone would come. I called the twice, then finally got a response saying someone would come at noon. Noon came, then an hour and a half later I called to get an update. No response. I called a few more times over the next few hours (I did leave a voicemail as well). Still no response. After 5 hours I sent an email stating I would escalate the situation if the lack of communication continued, and that I STILL hadn't received a document with the new pricing. Within a few minutes someone responded that they'd be there at 6:30 and hoped I understood that the rain is what held them up. I understood how the rain could delay the installation crew, but do not understand how the rain excuses the people at the office who are indoors. They could have provided an updated ETA, but didn't until I threatened escalation. Because of their quick response after I'd done that, this tells me that they'd been seeing my calls and just ignoring them. The crew came at 6:30 and added the handles and fixed the post. I inspected and thanked the crew and the job was completed. Again, this review has NOTHING to do with the installation crew and the work they did. We've gotten so many compliments from neighbors on it and we love it. It has everything to do with the unprofessionalism of the office staff. So if you hire, be prepared for that."

Adina L on September 2020

Welcome to Deangele Landscape & Construction Corporation! If you are looking for high-quality and reliable services, you've come to the right place! Deangele Corporation has been providing excellent services for more than 16 years with the highest customer satisfaction, those years of experience have led us to understand the individual needs of each of our customers. We take pride in our long-standing and one-on-one customer relations, allowing us to provide a premium and personalized service to our customers. We conduct each project in a timely chronogrammed and organized manner! We have skilled labor and the equipment to handle small to large landscape, construction, or excavation projects! The secret of our success is you! Give us a call for a free estimate. (781) 347-1674 WWW.DEANGELE.COM

"The installation crew was very professional, hard working, and completed a beautiful job in 3 days. We are incredibly happy with the overall outcome. However, my issue lies with the business team and their lack of communication and negligence of customer requests. In my email discussing the project details, I said I wanted "the privacy with scalloped picket top in white with gothic caps." I also said that I didn't see latch options for gates, but that I wanted handles. I received the quote quickly after, and didn't catch that the picket top was not included in the quote. I didn't see handles either, but was informed it came with the gates so I didn't question. We spoke with our neighbors and all but one were ok with installation. He refused to allow us to remove his rusted and broken fence, which meant we lost a few feet of our property as we had to move in front of the tree line that bordered his fence on our side. This also meant the installation cost would decrease because they were now only removing one less section of fence (it was confirmed this would be the case if a neighbor refused during the quote process). They confirmed the installation date quickly, but I asked for the updated quote several times over the next week and a half. There were sometimes days between replies and all I got was a few, we'll send it shortly's, and an email confirmation after my fourth request that the cost would be $150 less. Installation went smoothly, until I saw that flat caps were installed instead of the gothic caps I requested. I checked my quote and saw that gothic was listed, and that's when I noticed that the picket top I requested in my details email was missing from the quote. I asked the installation crew and they informed me there was no picket top and that they were told flat caps were needed. I then noticed that there were no handles on the gates. At this point I was fed up with the office because of the horrible communication from them I'd already experienced, and called the quote guy. He picked up right away and informed me that handles were not included (which is not was I was told, nor did he bother to mention when I specifically requested them in my original email). He said that they could, however, put them on without issue and that he would personally inspect in the morning at 9. The next day he showed an hour and a half late for our appointment (for an emergency I was told, but it's yet another point where there wasn't any communication informing me of that until I called him). Upon our discussion, he said someone would come by Thursday to add the missing handles and to fix a post placement. I informed him I was happy with the look of the fence and that we could keep the caps and the scalloped only with no picket, but the point was that what I originally requested was ignored. Imagine if I'd been a customer who wasn't happier with what was installed vs. what I'd chosen? It would have been an absolute nightmare to fix, especially with the communication issues I'd already been having. He played if off that it was fate that this particular fence happened to be in stock because now they were several weeks out for other fence styles. Not the point, but I let it go. Thursday came and I received no confirmation as to a time someone would come. I called the twice, then finally got a response saying someone would come at noon. Noon came, then an hour and a half later I called to get an update. No response. I called a few more times over the next few hours (I did leave a voicemail as well). Still no response. After 5 hours I sent an email stating I would escalate the situation if the lack of communication continued, and that I STILL hadn't received a document with the new pricing. Within a few minutes someone responded that they'd be there at 6:30 and hoped I understood that the rain is what held them up. I understood how the rain could delay the installation crew, but do not understand how the rain excuses the people at the office who are indoors. They could have provided an updated ETA, but didn't until I threatened escalation. Because of their quick response after I'd done that, this tells me that they'd been seeing my calls and just ignoring them. The crew came at 6:30 and added the handles and fixed the post. I inspected and thanked the crew and the job was completed. Again, this review has NOTHING to do with the installation crew and the work they did. We've gotten so many compliments from neighbors on it and we love it. It has everything to do with the unprofessionalism of the office staff. So if you hire, be prepared for that."

Adina L on September 2020

Reliable The Fence People

Reliable The Fence People

Customers say: Quality work

120 local quotes requested

75 years of experience

The Fence People. Thank you for considering Reliable Fence, serving Eastern MA, Southern NH, RI and Southern Maine. We want to be certain that your hard-earned dollar is well spent. Reliable Fence Boston is one of the most reputable companies in the Greater Boston Area. Our buying power and expertise will make each and every estimate extremely thorough and competitive. Reliable Fence Boston will always attempt to meet or beat any reasonable price offered by legitimate fence companies. Whether you are looking for wood or vinyl fencing, ornamental aluminum, chain link fence or even commercial fencing, Reliable Fence Boston has been Metro - Boston's #1 name in fence for 50+ years. We are independently owned and operated for your guaranteed satisfaction. Products: Fence Installation Languages Spoken: English Professional Associations: American Fencing Association, BBB Accredited Business Amenities: Year-Round, Full-Time Staff for Your Convenience. An Expansive Showroom and Display Area. Complete liability and workers comp coverage for your protection. Awards: Angies List Super Service Award (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), Service Magic Seal of Approval, BBB Certificate of Achievement

"Im trying to figure out how these guys stay in operation! All I wanted was an estimate on a chain link and a vinyl fence. First they went to the wrong City and house. Then they came, checked everything out and waited a week, only to have to call them to be told I couldnt get an estimate because I have to pick one specific fence! HOW THE H*** do you do that without ANY ESTIMATE! These people are either lazy or stupid! GOOD LUCK! I wouldnt use them AGAIN for ANYTHING!!!!"

Christine V on May 2024

The Fence People. Thank you for considering Reliable Fence, serving Eastern MA, Southern NH, RI and Southern Maine. We want to be certain that your hard-earned dollar is well spent. Reliable Fence Boston is one of the most reputable companies in the Greater Boston Area. Our buying power and expertise will make each and every estimate extremely thorough and competitive. Reliable Fence Boston will always attempt to meet or beat any reasonable price offered by legitimate fence companies. Whether you are looking for wood or vinyl fencing, ornamental aluminum, chain link fence or even commercial fencing, Reliable Fence Boston has been Metro - Boston's #1 name in fence for 50+ years. We are independently owned and operated for your guaranteed satisfaction. Products: Fence Installation Languages Spoken: English Professional Associations: American Fencing Association, BBB Accredited Business Amenities: Year-Round, Full-Time Staff for Your Convenience. An Expansive Showroom and Display Area. Complete liability and workers comp coverage for your protection. Awards: Angies List Super Service Award (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), Service Magic Seal of Approval, BBB Certificate of Achievement

"Im trying to figure out how these guys stay in operation! All I wanted was an estimate on a chain link and a vinyl fence. First they went to the wrong City and house. Then they came, checked everything out and waited a week, only to have to call them to be told I couldnt get an estimate because I have to pick one specific fence! HOW THE H*** do you do that without ANY ESTIMATE! These people are either lazy or stupid! GOOD LUCK! I wouldnt use them AGAIN for ANYTHING!!!!"

Christine V on May 2024

M.J. Fences

57 Saint Joseph Street

57 Saint Joseph Street

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

64 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Fencing services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Very professional and excellent work done"

Eric M on April 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Fencing services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Very professional and excellent work done"

Eric M on April 2025

Vdesignu LLC specializes in transforming spaces into your dream home or the ideal business environment. Our comprehensive suite of services includes everything from minor handyman fixes to full-scale renovations, encompassing walls, floors, and both outdoor and indoor spaces. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for all your renovation needs, ensuring a seamless and cohesive design that reflects your style and meets your functional requirements. Our value proposition lies in our personalized approach and commitment to excellence. Unlike our competitors, we prioritize understanding your unique vision and needs to deliver tailor-made solutions. Our team is equipped with the skills and creativity to tackle challenges and transform them into innovative design solutions. We believe in transparency, quality, and timely delivery, ensuring that your renovation journey is smooth and satisfying from start to finish. Vdesignu LLC is grounded in over a decade of experience in the renovation industry. As an owner-operated business, we maintain a close-knit team of highly skilled professionals who share a passion for design and craftsmanship. Our staff's expertise and dedication are reflected in the precision and beauty of our work, distinguishing us as leaders in the field. We foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques to bring you the best in renovation services. Choosing Vdesignu LLC means opting for a partner who values your dreams as much as you do. We understand that a renovation is not just about altering a space but about creating environments that inspire and elevate your daily living. Let us bring our expertise, creativity, and commitment to your next project, and together, we will turn your vision into reality.

We are a fence company with 3 years of experience we install fences of vinyl, wood, aluminum and also chain link all installation with affection and speed with 2 years of installation warranty

JJ Miller Stonework & Landscaping

JJ Miller Stonework & Landscaping

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We are a locally owned family business looking forward to helping you with any of your home's Landscaping needs. If you are considering adding a new Outdoor Kitchen and Living Area, or any small, medium, or large Landscaping project, we are here to make sure the job exceeds your expectations. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity of enhancing your home's curbside appeal.

"I strongly recommend Jeffrey Miller at JJ Miller Stonework and Landscape. I have learned to not underestimate this man/contractor along with the amazing work he has done for me and my homes. His talents are endless and his willingness to help and "get it right" to do the task at hand is a lost art. Jeffrey will work with you one on one to honor your budget and vision. His team is top notch and very capable of seeing things through. Don't miss out on the opportunity to work with Jeffrey and his team."

Seana M on March 2024

We are a locally owned family business looking forward to helping you with any of your home's Landscaping needs. If you are considering adding a new Outdoor Kitchen and Living Area, or any small, medium, or large Landscaping project, we are here to make sure the job exceeds your expectations. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity of enhancing your home's curbside appeal.

"I strongly recommend Jeffrey Miller at JJ Miller Stonework and Landscape. I have learned to not underestimate this man/contractor along with the amazing work he has done for me and my homes. His talents are endless and his willingness to help and "get it right" to do the task at hand is a lost art. Jeffrey will work with you one on one to honor your budget and vision. His team is top notch and very capable of seeing things through. Don't miss out on the opportunity to work with Jeffrey and his team."

Seana M on March 2024

29 years of experience

"garage door east boston is a garage door repair company in Essex County . We also install brand new garage doors, repair broken springs, install garage door openers, program key-pads, maintain and service garage doors and much more! Our company can supply you with new products and rest assured that everything we provide you with is the best found on the market. We also providing 24/7 emergency services For NO EXTRA CHARGE. we always making sure our customer citification. Our goal is 100% fix the problem at the first meeting."

Epichin Welding Iron Works

1 years of experience

Here at Kamer&Son Fence Co, We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. we do chain link fence, vinyl fence, wood, aluminum, guard rail also.. residential an.d commercial. call today.