Reliable The Fence People

Fencing, Fencing Driveway Gates, Unfinished Carpentry

About us

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

Business highlights

74 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Fencing, Fence Installation, Cedar Fence, Vinyl Fence, Ornamental Aluminum Fence, Chain Link Fence, Deer Fence, Commercial Fencing, Fencing Contractors

Services we don't offer

N/A

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7455 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
11%
3
5%
2
2%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 226-250 of 455 reviews

Betsy D.
02/2013
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Reliable responded to my request for an estimate right away, on a Tuesday. They told me they could not get to it until Friday. That was fine. When I called the next Tuesday to find out why they did not come, I was told I had to understand they were really busy & they had to bump me. I asked why they didn't call to reschedule. Answer... they're busy. When I did get the estimate the next day, we had asked for separate pricing for two projects & got one price for both. Unable to keep to schedule & listen to customer needs. Sentry fence came day after request & gave estimate broken down with suggested options. We will be using Sentry for the job. Reliable, not reliable.
Description of Work: Terrible customer service. Would not recommend.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Marsha G.
01/2013
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It went very well. They showed up on time. They did a great job. I would use them again.
Description of Work: IThey replaced the posts on my fence after the super storm. The man who did the estimate told d . I didnt have to replace the whole sectiona, they were still good. I call that so very honest. I have used them before for theinstallaation of my entire fenceing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

LOIS T.
01/2013
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend them! They did a fabulous job.
Description of Work: Installation of new fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris A.
01/2013
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Excellent work- well recommended!
Description of Work: New Fence
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,980

Margaret K.
01/2013
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They were extremely accommodating: they had some good suggestions on fence placement and discussed options with me. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They put up two fences.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rafael C.
01/2013
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Estimator, jim, was arrived when he said he would. He walked the fence line, showed us product literature and before he left handed us a quote for three options we had selected. When we decided to go with Reliable, we dropped off a 50 percent down payment and the scheduler set the day of Dec 26th which was three weeks from dropping off check. In two weeks they called us and said they had an opening a week plus earlier than scheduled. We did, they completed the job in 2.5 days Workers were courteous, hard working and cleaned up after the job leaving no mess. They leveled some areas that my landscaper didn't get to without additional charge, although the area was small. Price won't be the lowest you get but this company truly is Reliable.
Description of Work: Installed approximately 550 feet of 4 foot high PVC coated chain link. Includes two double gates: 7 foot and 10 foot. Installed half through woods (I had separated contractor clear and level).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

X H.
12/2012
3.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Good company, but since our job is small, they have been busy working on other things. Slow response
Description of Work: Requested to get a quote for privacy fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David N.
12/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Reliable's sales representative was punctual, polite and provided us with a clear, written estimate with a diagram. He offered helpful suggestions. Reliable's estimate was substantially lower than another company that was highly rated on Angie's List -- before a $200 discount for Angie's customers. The construction crew came promptly as scheduled and installed the fence exactly as desired and in a workman-like manner. They offered suggestions on maintenance and how to prevent the dogs from digging under the fence. They used quality materials and the installation looks great.
Description of Work: Reliable Fence constructed a four foot high coated chain link fence to create a dog area that is 25' by 50'. The fence included a two part eight foot gate. The fence is intended to keep my dogs in and wildlife out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,940

Teryl S.
12/2012
4.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I felt it went well. I appreciated the temperment of the crew.They were professional, efficient, good natured, and thorough. I found the quoting of the price and clarity of the price needed some clarification. Once I reminded them of their initial quote they lowered the rate to honor what they had originally said. I appreciated their keeping their word. Their schedule was behind and there wasn't the greatest clarity in the office around that but it wasn't anything that couldn't be worked out fairly easily. I would recommend their services and i am very happy with the result.
Description of Work: Reliable fence replaced fence on two sides of my property from 4ft to 6 ft fencing to provide some greater privacy and prevention of visits from wayward neighbors dogs. They did a professional good quality job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

Goshey C.
11/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Work was done well, on the first day I was home as they set up but was not home for the subsequent days. Fence looks good. My only concern was there were a lot of pieces of fence (small) left in the yard that needed to be cleaned up that my husband and I had to do. We had a 2 year old so it was concerning to have small pieces of fence. Other than the clean up everything was done well and I would recommend them and use them in the future. I also found their customer service good. I did not call about the clean up so they may have even come back to help with that.
Description of Work: We fenced in a large area in our backyard. I worked with an estimator on how we could keep costs lower by putting black chain link near the woods and nicer material where you could see the fence from the street. You could tell he was trying to work with me and not just trying to upsell me in any way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

susan O.
11/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The service was great! I had a difficult situation with a neighbor involving the fence and they were very responsive. They are very experienced and really assured me about the work. I felt confident that I was dealing with a professional and knowledgeable company. The work was completed in a timely manner. The were really terrific!
Description of Work: They installed a wooden fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Devon C.
11/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Reliable Fence Boston showed up one evening after I returned from work to put together an estimate. Everything was measured out and discussed. Pricing was very reasonable, more so than all other companies reviewed. They even came back a second time to review the job one more time, and realized they could do the job with fewer panels and save a little money. Work was able to begin withing two weeks of the estimate and was done in three days. Posts were buried 3 feet and held with cement. They did a great job making good contact with the ground to keep my dog in the yard.
Description of Work: We had a white viynl fottress fence installed in our backyard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Timothy L.
11/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It went very well! I chose to go with reliable because their quote was half as much as the other quote I got. Reliable's people were experts, from the sales rep to the phone scheduler to the job foreman to the guy who magically got the bill to my mailbox the day after the job was done. Everything was done as expected, and very efficiently. And cleanup was perfect, too. I would happily use them again.
Description of Work: I needed a fence replaced. Roughly 110 feet, cedar with pressure-teated posts. Plus, I wanted 10-foot tall posts at one end of the yard for me to build a custom arbor on (that my wife would design. Finally, I wanted it done in late-October or November, trying to take advantage of the slow season to get a better price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

JUDI B.
11/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the result.
Description of Work: I called the company to get an estimate. They came out within a few days. I let them know I would like them to do the job. They let me know the date they could come. They called the week before and said they could come the next day. They came the time they said-did the job-took away the old fence-and cleaned up the area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Nancy M.
10/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I chose Reliable from Angie's List after I had received a quote from a previous installer. They came promptly and on time and gave me an excellent price on what turned out to be a better product. When I explained that I needed the fence rather quickly for a dog coming to live with us, they booked me as soon as they received my check and the fence was installed. The installers were pleasant and professional and did an excellent job installing the fence and cleaning up after themselves. I was very happy with the product and the work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: I had a vinyl picket fence installed in my back yard. The yard was fenced on 3 sides and I need a the longest and final side fenced quickly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Susan J.
09/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The company was prompt, courteous, responsive and very pleasant to work with. The estimate was timely, the service was great.
Description of Work: I had fencing for a dog run and two gates installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Slade P.
09/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Went well. The grade in our yard is pretty up and down and full of rocks, and we are very pleased at how the fence looks. We could not be happier and have been using the yard every day since the install. We have a lot of peace of mind knowing our dog is safe and secure and no longer has to be on a leash at all times.
Description of Work: We had gotten 3 quotes for a fence for our backyard since we had recently gotten a dog. It took us about a month to get all three quotes, go to 3 different companies to look at fencing, but we wanted to be sure we got what we wanted. We had already had Dana from Reliable for a quote, but after I visited the showroom and saw the fence and gate, that was when we decided to have Reliable do the job. Dana came back out, walked and measured the actual fence line, and then instructed us on what we would need to do prior to install: get a permit from the town, call digsafe, clean the fence line of brush, etc. We signed the contract with Reliable, and Dana advised us that Reliable was working about 1 month out, but would call us to schedule the install. In that time, we got our permit, digsafe was called, we cleaned the yard where we needed the fence to go. About one week from install, we got a reminder postcard, and then the friday before they started we got a phone call from Reliable. 2 gentleman came out and carefully measured, leveled, and dug each post hole by hand. They installed about 186' of fence with one gate over the course of 2.5 days. We went with 5' stockade fencing. It looks beautiful and we have had many compliments on the fence and the job Reliable did. With the type of grade (not level) and rocky soil, we are glad we did not attempt to do this ourselves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,280

Virginia G.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Overall Reliable did a great job for us and we would highly recommend them. After initially contacting Reliable, one of their sales representatives (Mike) came to our house and discussed various options. He was very knowledgeable and professional and was able to quickly provide us with an estimate for the fence and options we selected. Their estimate was very attractive compared to other fence companies. Actually, they offered an even more attractive price if we went with an all white fence (which they had in inventory) but we decided to spend more to get a two-tone fence. Once the date was set, Reliable showed up on time with a large crew that was very professional and easy to deal with. They worked very quickly and efficiently and were very courteous. The original plan was for Reliable to install the entire fence within a week. However, after about half the fence was installed, our pool contractor (one of the reasons for the fence is we are also installing a pool) realized that the fence would actually get in the way of the pool construction. So we had to tell Reliable to put the fence installation on hold. We had expected that this was going to be a major problem and would result in lots of issues and arguments. However, we were very impressed that they were completely understanding about it. We rescheduled the installation of the rest of the fence a few weeks later when the pool was done and they again came as scheduled and quickly finished the rest of the fence. The fence looks great and we think they did a high quality job. The only minor thing that we weren't 100% happy with was one of the gates seemed to sag more than we thought it would. When we mentioned this to them, they sent someone over to look at it and then they quickly made some adjustments to resolve this, which also impressed us (we weren't expecting them to do anything about it). As a result, we are completely happy with the fence. So, overall we think Reliable Fence did a great job at an attractive price with very easy to deal with employees and we would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Reliable installed a 6' high vinyl fence (about 450 feet long) with several gates around a large portion of our backyard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Bradley A.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We had a great experience with reliable. They were professional, courtesy and finished the product ahead of schedule! We looked at other companies who offered us a much lower quality fence for the same price. We found reliable to be quick and up front with their pricing from the very beginning. They did not give us the run around and that was much appreciated.
Description of Work: Installed chain link fence around back end of yard and aluminum fence along front. They installed over 300 feet of fence covering about 2/3 of an acre.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

Paula R.
08/2012
2.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We selected Reliable Fence to fence in our backyard mainly to keep our two young children contained. We paid the 50% deposit at the end of May and were told we would receive a call to schedule the installation. Mistakenly I did not ask them at that time approximately how long it would take. I just assumed it would be within a few weeks as we wanted this done for the summer months when our kids are mostly outdoors. When I called to follow up 3 weeks later, I was told we were on the schedule for the middle of July. When the installation day finally arrived, my husband and I went to work. Again we figured we were not needed at home since the plans were drawn out in detail by the gentleman who gave us the estimate in the first place. The installation crew called us when they arrived and wanted us to tell them where to put the fence. Since we could not do this over the phone, they packed up and left. We left several messages over the next few days and finally got a call back and a new date the following week. When I returned home that evening, I found my two children crawling underneath the fence. It was not flush with the ground, and the installers even went so far as to stuff a piece of wood underneath to mask the gap. In addition, there was a huge mound of dirt left in our back yard which I would have expected to be cleared away. When we complained, the company sent a new crew out to lower the fence to our satisfaction. Overall we are happy with the result, but getting there was a painful process.
Description of Work: Install vinyl and chain link fence to enclose backyard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,650

Kelly B.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It was great. It took them about 6 weeks to get it in from the time they gave us an estimate but the work was quick and the price was good.
Description of Work: They took out a fence and put a new one in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Victoria T.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with every aspect of their work. Their bid was competitive and the guys who did the work were very courteous, kind, polite and all around good workers. We've gotten a lot of compliments from our neighbors that the fence looks very good. I would absolutely recommend them. We plan on doing more work on the fence and we will go straight to them.
Description of Work: They replaced 2 sections of our fence. The sections were kind of old and needed to be replaced. They removed the old fence and installed the new fencing. The new fence looks absolutely stunning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alex B.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It turned out great and it was a very good experience. I am very happy I used them; I would use them again and would recommend them.
Description of Work: They tore down my previous fence and put up a new fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Margaret A.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
second time in a year we have had similar fence installed. after talking about it for years we had 3' high cedar picket fence installed in our old house. moved in july 2012 and we had the same type of fence installed at the new house. we have the fence to keep our three dogs from wandering. they aren't jumpers or diggers and this fence looks nice and works well. the time between phone call and appointment to discuss fence was very quick. individual coming out for estimate was very helpful in suggesting some changes to our original ideas about how to lay out the fence. they also reminded us about the importance of gates...we would have come up one gate shy if we had used our original plan. the only negative aspect of the experience really wasn't due to reliable. advice....don't have a fence installed in the height of summer. reliable is very busy then and we had to wait over four weeks. however, it was made clear to us at the start of the discussions that it would be that long. communication was good about when installation would take place, what our responsibilities were, and when there were any changes in the agreed upon schedule. the crew was professional and friendly. i would most definitely recommend them to someone considering a fence installation.
Description of Work: 3' high unstained cedar picket fence installed in backyard of house we had just purchased. approximately 180 feet of fencing installed along with three gates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Sheryl D.
07/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We are completely satisfied with the installation of our new fence. Reliable Fence came on the day that they said they would come. They worked through the rain to almost completely install the fence in a day. They finished their work (including complete clean up) the next morning. The two men who installed the fence were total professionals with a positive attitude in spite of the rainy conditions. Now the fence looks great and we have received many compliments from the neighbors.
Description of Work: Reliable Fence installed a white vinyl fence along our backyard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Contact information

283 Salem St, Woburn, MA 01801

http://www.reliablefenceboston.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Fencing,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Unfinished Carpentry

FAQ

Reliable The Fence People is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reliable The Fence People accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Reliable The Fence People offers free project estimates.
Yes, Reliable The Fence People offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Reliable The Fence People does not offer a senior discount.
No, Reliable The Fence People does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Reliable The Fence People offers warranties.
Reliable The Fence People offers the following services: Fencing, Fence Installation, Cedar Fence, Vinyl Fence, Ornamental Aluminum Fence, Chain Link Fence, Deer Fence, Commercial Fencing, Fencing Contractors
N/A

Contact information

283 Salem St, Woburn, MA 01801

http://www.reliablefenceboston.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM