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 51-75 of 455 reviews

Christopher F.
06/2017
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Called a couple of weeks ago to set up a walk-through with Joe to obtain a quote for fencing along my property. Appointment was today (6/30) with a time frame of 8am -10am. I took the time off from work to sit there for over two hours with no call and no show. No call and no show is the definition of unprofessional. Nothing but lost wages.
Description of Work: Fencing along my property Nothing but lost wages.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Reliable The Fence People
Hi [Member Name Removed], we had a computer glitch on June 20 (the day you set your appointment) as we lost all info entered before 2pm that day. We didn't have enough information left to reach back to you, though we did try. Our sincerest apologies. If you'd still be willing to see us, the Estimator will make accommodations for the inconvenience we caused you. I am truly sorry for the hassle -- technology bit us in the a$$ this time. Mike Theriault, Director, Reliable Fence Boston

RICHARD P.
06/2017
5.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
they quoted a price and as it was a small job they told me they would fit me when they could. abut a week later they did the work.
Description of Work: repair and replacement of fence and fence posts

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
$700

EI M.
06/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Team of 2 arrived spot on time and did an amazing job of removing the old fence and installing the new one. Very polite, professional and efficient. I would hire them again if/and/or when the other section of fencing needs replacement. They were not the lowest bid among the 4 estimates received, but not too far off either, but they 'just felt right' and all things being equal, go with your gut feeling.
Description of Work: Replacement of a 25yr. old, 61 ft. long, decrepit, side fence that has served us well thru many challenging New England weather conditions.

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
$2,800

Julia W.
06/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They set up a time to come out and give an estimate. We accepted. The workers arrived on time and installed the gate.
Description of Work: I called the company about repairing or replacing the gate on our 6' stockade fence.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Brent H.
06/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Very well. They were prompt with the quote. When I requested a scheduling change and add on, they were responsive to both of my needs. They arrived on the day they stated, and finished within the stated time frame. The installers (whose names I sadly have forgotten) were professional, courteous, and communicated well all through the process. I would use them again!!
Description of Work: I had Reliable Fence install a fence around my 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
$11

Alex H.
05/2017
3.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Reliable fence dominates the market in my neighborhood. In early spring, I got the flyer for 20% discount. I have got several quotes. Their price is fair. But with 20% discount, it is cheaper than others. Initially, everything goes well. Their response is quick. They gave you heads-up days before the installation. You can feel their professionalism. However, the bad image comes after their workers arrives. At the first day, they are late. I wait for one hour. Then they continue to complain there are too many rocks after they start to dig and ask for $200 surcharge. They only work for several hours and then leave. I am not familiar with how the job goes. Maybe they need to wait for the cement to set in. They spend 8 days to finish all the job. Because they work in the on-and-off manner, several packs of concrete are strewn around my garage. During the rainy days, I have to cover them with plastic bag. At the very beginning, I am not happy about the $200 surcharge, so I call their office. They tell me there is $50 per post if there is debris to be cleaned as in the contract. Fine, just take the money and get the job done. However, after being asking for money for days, on the last day, they tell us they don't want $200 and leave with all the trash around. They don't want to do this because there is a heavy rock. I am really ****** up for their childishness. If they don't want to do it, it is ok. My 10-year-old boy and I can manage to clean all the mess. But not after complaining and asking money for days. The quality is so so. just dig a hole and install the fence. Maybe I expect too much from their good review.
Description of Work: They put a vinyl 6-inch fence in my backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$5,000

John F.
05/2017
3.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Reliable was one of 3 quotes I received and they were a thousand cheaper than two landscape companies. The fence looks great, but the contractor was a train wreck who made outlandish excuses for not showing up on scheduled installation dates. The mess that was left behind was also a lot more than I had anticipated and had me wishing I had hired a landscaping company to install instead.
Description of Work: Installed white vinyl fence plus gate in backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$5,500

Paul T.
05/2017
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Very prompt reply asking for more information: 1 What style/height Wood gate requires repair?, 2 Who built the existing fence? 3 Please forward me multiple photos from different angles/distances. Took a series of pictures and replied, answering the questions, including that didn't know who built the fence as there was no sign/badge on it. Reply was 'Unfortunately, we only repair/re-install our own products.' Why would they ask who built the fence and then say they only repair their own? Could have saved us both a bunch of time if they just said that in the first response. Makes no sense.
Description of Work: Replace 2 existing wooden gate posts that had rotted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


MOLLY G.
05/2017
4.0
fencing
  + -1 more
it took a while to get it on their schedule, and they dropped the ball a couple times in the scheduling and communication, but when they did it, the work was very good.
Description of Work: replacing a span of fencing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lee M.
04/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The whole job was a pleasure from start to finish. This is a very professional company. The workers (Joey and Mike) were excellent. They worked hard all day and solved some difficult issues (involving fitting the fence to an uneven grade) on the fly. They were confident they could do it and they did. I had to leave in the afternoon before the job was finished, but when I got back in the evening it was all done and prefect. The fence looks beautiful. They cleaned up after themselves too. Thanks!
Description of Work: We need a replacement for a wooden fence that was in bad shape. This involved three separate gates (including one across a driveway).

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
$2,200

carole W.
04/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I sent an e-mail to Scott Theriault [scott@rfcboston.com] and received a reply immediately. They don't offer horizontal fencing. I was disappointed, but VERY GRATEFUL for the quick response so I can find another contractor. This is obviously a responsive, well-organized company. I hope they consider horizontal fencing in the future because designers are showing it everywhere in modern and midcentury modern makeovers. It is a fresh, clean look that is extremely popular right now.
Description of Work: I wanted 60 feet of horizontal fencing installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARY R.
04/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Once it was scheduled Reliable came and installed in one afternoon. I'm very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Put a new fence behind my yard.

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

Debra H.
04/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Jim at Reliable was very responsive on timing and the work was high quality. One panel needed realignment and they responded quickly to redo it. I would definitely recommend the company.
Description of Work: Reliable Fence replaced our fence along a back and side yard, which is on an uneven grade and has some rock underneath. We used cedar and had some sections that had transitions from 6 to 4 feet.

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
$7,000

Timothy W.
03/2017
5.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
Very responsive and good price for the work. Others said they could not install a wide gate in my driveway. Reliable built a sturdy gate that works great.
Description of Work: Wooden Driveway gate.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eric Y.
03/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We asked several contractors to come out to evaluate the job. Their proposal showed great attention to details and is still price-competitive, if not exactly the lowest. We had the job scheduled in the first week of August. They came to complete the job as promised, including a nice clean-up. We are very happy and would not hesitate to recommend others to use them.
Description of Work: My backyard fence was damaged by a spring flash fire in 2016 and needs to be rebuilt. It is a cedar fence about 8 sections long.

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

Sharon S.
02/2017
4.0
fencing, driveway gates
  + 0 more
Very nice products, but communication was fair (eg they forgot to order a gate and also the salesperson was not current on our project status).
Description of Work: Pool fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Jeremiah S.
02/2017
4.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Great. Have recommended to anyone interested.
Description of Work: 287 feet of fencing. Rough terrain.

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
$18,000

Alice S.
02/2017
4.0
fencing
  + -1 more
The workers left a lot of rocks and some bricks found underground in a messy way all over our garden which we had to stack and get rid of. I also came home before the workers were done and wasn't happy to see them smoking in my backyard on their break. Other than that, the fence looks great and I hope it will last for a very LONG time! This was an investment but worth it.
Description of Work: We got a new fence in our backyard. It took awhile to get a date that worked with the weather (mostly) but we had to do quite a bit of "prep" work in terms of digging up trees and parts of our garden so they could dig.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher R.
02/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They repaired the 2 gates on an our aluminum fence. New post holes and hinges were added to resolve our issues. Friendly and helpful.
Description of Work: We had two gates that wouldn't close and were off alignment.

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

John A D.
01/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
On time, on budget, looks great, and haven't a had a problem with it.
Description of Work: Fenced 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
$5,000

Jennifer B.
01/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It worked out really well. They were great. Their price was comparable. I had a few quotes and they were in line with the other quotes I received. The quality of their service was very good. There were two workers that came out and they were great. They were very professional. It was done in a day. It was exactly as expectations were set. So, they delivered on what they said they were going to deliver on without all the extras that you typically run into or any problems. They cleaned up after themselves and did a good job. They installed the fence really well.
Description of Work: We did use Reliable Fence Boston. I had a fence 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
$1,800

a R.
01/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They were great. They did a great job. I thought the price was on the high side. It was probably competitive. I think there were three workers that came out and it took them two days to complete the job. They left the area cleaned-up. The installation I thought was the high point once they got sorted.
Description of Work: We used Reliable Fence Boston. They put in a property line wooden fence all along the property line between our neighbor’s and our house. They replaced an existing fence with a six-foot wooden fence.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

Jessica F.
01/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It was great. It took them two days to complete the work and there were two workers that came out. They left the work area clean. They did what they said they would do and they did it well.
Description of Work: Reliable Fence Boston removed a fence and put in 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

01/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Excellent. They were good. Nothing bad to say.
Description of Work: Fencing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Louise E.
01/2017
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They were great. Did an excellent job and zero complaints.
Description of Work: installed gate to enclose yard.

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

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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