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American Fence Co

Fencing, General Remodeling

About us

Established in 1962 by Sam Ramos, American Fence Co. is the name that has become synonymous for high quality affordable residential fencing. A family owned and operated business, for over 45 years American Fence Co. has been building commercial & residential fences throughout Southern Wisconsin.

Services we offer

Specializing in residential fencing, we offer chain-link & wood fences for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. In addition we custom build dog kennels and dog runs for both dog owners or pet care facilities. Our kennels are made from high quality materials with hand welded edges providing you with the the safest environment for your family, friends, and animals. Contact us today for a free estimate or visit us to see our indoor showroom.

Reviews

4.618 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
0%
2
6%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Lesley W.
10/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Great! job done in a timely manner, good communication and overall good price for what it is.
Description of Work: tear down and install of 5 ft chain link 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
$5,000

Bill R.
11/2015
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Called Jim Ramos for an estimate, he came out in a timely manner and we decided on what we needed and how much it would cost. I had to have it done by a specific date and it was completed on time. Jim and the American Fence installers were courteous and professional. I would use them again.

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
$1,700

Don M.
06/2015
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
American fence came out and put up portion of a cedar fence on our property. Jim and his brother were great. Excellent service, great price, and quality work. Very happy with the work they have done. We will be bringing them back from the remainder of the fence we are planning on doing. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Installed a cedar fence along one edge of our property

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
$1,700

Julie R.
01/2015
4.0
fencing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Susan F.
12/2014
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installation of picket fence. Awesome company, staff and construction. Recommend highly. I will definitely use this company again.

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

Dirk N.
06/2014
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It went well, there was an initial snag with posts and buried power lines, however this was quickly sorted out and the installers used concrete and shallower holes in that area. This did raise the price slightly, but not significantly. The fence is holding up well 2 years later.
Description of Work: Installed wood fence in back yard

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
$5,000

Bonnie P.
06/2014
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Very well, but they had to take out a lot more shrubs and trees than was estimated in order to get the fence in. They cleaned up reasonably well although later I found some metal pieces in the brush. It looks great and the workers were very nice and professional. Sam, the owner and his son, Jim were both great to work with.
Description of Work: In my backyard, they installed black 4ft chain link fence on sides and 4ft dog eared wood privacy fence in back.

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
$3,500

Natalie M.
06/2014
2.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We contacted them for an estimate over the phone but they never followed through on arranging a time for the guy to actually come to our house to give us a real estimate. He never called and I tried to follow-up but never could them to be responsive. The pricing was good but the lack of responsiveness scared me, especially since you give 1/2 the cost for the fence upfront. So we ended up going with another fencing company that I felt more comfortable with.
Description of Work: We contacted American Fence to install a wood fence in our backyard.

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

$2,500

Amy P.
10/2013
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Jim came out to survey the property and give us an estimate. He was friendly and gave us some good recommendations and listened to our concerns. We received the estimate by mail in about 2 days. The quote came in $800 lower than the next closest bid and several thousand below the highest bid. After signing and returning the contract with the deposit, we didn't hear anything for about a month. Upon calling, they insured us we were on the wait list, and we received a call about a week later to schedule the work. The work started on time. The old fence was removed and the new posts installed in the first day of work, then chain link was strung on day two, and the finishing touches and cedar front fence were finished by noon on day three. They were very efficient in their work. We received a follow-up call from Sam, the owner, who told us to call if there was ever anything that we needed or had concerns about.
Description of Work: Removed old picket fence and installed new cedar & chain link fence

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
$4,200

Justin L.
06/2013
1.0
fencing
  + -1 more
American has a great price on a fence. After that, forget it. We have a whole neighborhood where they built fences, including ours, and we have had a great number of households in our neighborhood that have had their fences raise out of the ground and they will simply do nothing about it. I get it, it seems like our neighborhood has some heavy shifting in the Spring. But they will continue to build the fences and not anchor them down to the correct depth and not tell the homeowner anything about it. Build and forget and do nothing seems to be their mantra. When I say nothing I mean they will put the phone down on you when you try to force the issue with them. They simply don't care. If price matters, go with these guys. If quality matters go with someone else.
Description of Work: Built Fence

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

$3,000

Maureen W.
08/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
We began the estimate prior to owning the home. The company was great with getting the estimate, working with changes we made to the original plan, and completing the job. The fence looks great! The work took two days and the guys were very efficient.
Description of Work: We had a 6ft cedar privacy fence installed. Since we have a corner lot, part of the fence had to be 4ft. The guys did a great job blending the two heights. I was a bit surprised they used metal posts as opposed to wood posts-I was used to seeing the 4x4 posts, which seem much sturdier. The metal poles allow quite a bit of flexing in the fence. I'm told the metal posts are quite common.

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
$5,900

Leigh C A.
07/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They worked very quickly. They did a very nice quality of job.
Description of Work: We used American Fence Co. for fencing services.

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
$3,200

Jim J O.
06/2012
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They came here when they said they would be here and did the installation. They were very professional, quick and did a great job. They did not cause any problems and followed up properly.
Description of Work: I used American Fence Co to put up a fence 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
$1,800

Joyce K.
06/2012
4.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They did a real nice job.
Description of Work: American Fence Co put a fence in for us recently.

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

Joanne J.
10/2011
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
+
Description of Work: estimate only. Came on time. Price was in the ball park.

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

Benjamin K.
05/2011
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
I decided to contact American Fence Co. because I've seen other fences that they have built in the neighborhood. My experience with the quote process was fine. They were responsive. I've decided to hire them and they will start the work soon.
Description of Work: I used American Fence Co. for a quote to get a new wood fence installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew S.
09/2010
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Called American Fence company, as well as many other companies to get an estimate. The estimator, I believe the son and co-owner showed up on time and was very pleasant to deal with. We discussed the many fencing options available and ended up getting quotes for the cedar picket, as well as chain link and black chain link fence options. The father/owner sent out a hand written estimate the next day, via the mail. They had one of the better prices, and I was able to see other examples of their work around town. When we decided to go with American, they wanted half down as a deposit, and the balance was billed to us upon completion. Dropped off the deposit, cash or check only, and had a very nice discussion with the father/owner. American strongly suggests that you get a property survey before they come to do the install. Since we had just moved into house, I had planned to do this anyway, and American gave me a couple of surveyor referrals. They also request that you remove any brush/trees from the path of your intended fence layout. They had about a 2-3 week backlog, but I was contacted before 2 weeks and given an approximate date for the installation. The crew who would be doing the work then kept in contact with me over the next couple of days, as we had some heavy rains that pushed the job back a day or two. The crew showed up exactly when they said they would, walked me through the layout and got right to work. They spent a half a day putting in the metal posts and cedar stringers, then showed up the next day to put up the pickets and build the two gates. The crew was very professional, and I enjoyed talking with them. The materials look to be of very good quality, and the fence is very solid. All in all, we have been very happy with the fence, and have gotten multiple compliments on it from folks in the neighborhood. Would highly recommend them to anyone else.
Description of Work: Installed around 300 linear feet of 4 foot cedar picket 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
$3,900

Matthew C.
07/2008
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Overall, it was really good. I got in during their Spring sale. They were straight forward about how they approached the business. They honored their estimate. They worked fast and got it done in two days. They were willing to fix any broken boards. The fence still looks good and is working good.
Description of Work: They installed a six foot tall cedar board on board 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
$4,500

    Contact information

    626 Struck St Ste 2, Madison, WI 53719

    www.americanfencemadison.com

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Fencing,
    General Remodeling

    FAQ

    American Fence Co is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
    No, American Fence Co does not offer free project estimates.
    No, American Fence Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, American Fence Co does not offer a senior discount.
    No, American Fence Co does not offer emergency services.
    No, American Fence Co does not offer warranties.
    American Fence Co offers the following services: Specializing in residential fencing, we offer chain-link & wood fences for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. In addition we custom build dog kennels and dog runs for both dog owners or pet care facilities. Our kennels are made from high quality materials with hand welded edges providing you with the the safest environment for your family, friends, and animals. Contact us today for a free estimate or visit us to see our indoor showroom.

    Contact information

    626 Struck St Ste 2, Madison, WI 53719

    www.americanfencemadison.com