Best fence companies in Chicago, IL
Among 8 top-rated fence contractors serving the Chicago metro area, Ergeon leads in customer reviews (923 reviews · 4.9 ★) and is the only company with a self-service online cost estimator on satellite imagery (final quotes come from a scheduled live video estimate).
Key takeaways
The headlines from our research, at a glance.
Most-reviewed
Ergeon (923 Google reviews, 4.9 ). Next highest is Illinois Fence Company at 661 reviews.
Highest rated
Ergeon and Evanston Fencing Co. (4.9 ). Most contractors in this list rate 4.5–4.9.
Self-service estimator tools
Ergeon offers a visual cost calculator on satellite imagery (instant estimate; final quote from a scheduled live video session). Illinois Fence Company offers a text-input cost calculator. The other six contractors require a contact form, phone call, or in-person visit before sharing any pricing.
BBB A+ accredited
Ergeon, Illinois Fence Company, A & M Fence Corp, Flores Fence, and Evanston Fencing Co. — five of eight contractors.
Longest-standing in Chicago
Suburban Fence Inc (since 1977) and Jacob Fence & Gate (since 1986). Both have been operating in Chicagoland for nearly 40+ years.
Financing
Only 3 of 8 contractors advertise financing — Ergeon (Wisetack), Illinois Fence Company (in-house), and Suburban Fence (Wells Fargo). Less common in Chicago than in Texas markets.
A note on warranty terms
We don't show a warranty column on this page because none of the seven non-Ergeon Chicago contractors publishes a written warranty term on their public website. We recommend asking any fence contractor for written warranty terms before signing.
At a glance
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| Contractor | Reviews | Rating | Founded | BBB | Pricing path | Financing | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & M Fence Corp | 193 | 4.6 | 2008 | A+ | Contact form | Information not found | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum, composite, gates |
| Des Plaines Fence Company | 120 | 4.6 | — | no rating | Contact form | Information not found | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum, gates |
| Ergeon | 923 | 4.9 | 2018 | A+ | Online estimator + video quote | Yes (Wisetack) | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum, gates |
| Evanston Fencing Co. | 41 | 4.9 | 2018 | A+ | Contact form | Information not found | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum, composite, gates |
| Flores Fence | 177 | 4.5 | — | A+ | Contact form | Information not found | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum |
| Illinois Fence Company | 661 | 4.8 | — | A+ | Cost calculator | Yes (in-house) | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum |
| Jacob Fence & Gate | 88 | 4.5 | 1986 | — | Contact form | Information not found | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum, gates |
| Suburban Fence Inc | 188 | 4.8 | 1977 | not accredited | Contact form | Yes (Wells Fargo) | Wood, vinyl, chain link, metal/aluminum, composite |
Review counts and ratings reflect Google Business Profile data as of May 2026. BBB letter grades sourced from bbb.org. "—" indicates the contractor does not publicly publish that information. Contractors can request a data refresh at compare@ergeon.com.
How we compiled this list
Inclusion criteria
Each contractor on this page holds a Google rating of 4.0 stars or higher, has at least 40 published Google reviews, maintains an active Google Business Profile and serves the Chicago metro area, and appeared in the local pack for at least one fence-related Google search in our latest scan.
Sources
Review counts and ratings come from Google Business Profile. BBB letter grades come from the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org). Pricing path, financing, warranty terms, and services come from each contractor's website. See the numbered references at the bottom of this page for the public source behind each column.
How we collected this data
Public sources for each contractor — Google Business Profile, Better Business Bureau page, and company website — were reviewed with the assistance of an AI research agent. Every entry was then human-verified before publication.
What we don't include
We don't surface contractors below 4.0 stars, contractors without an active Google Business Profile, or contractors with fewer than 40 reviews — not because they may not be reputable, but because there isn't enough public data for a fair side-by-side comparison.
Refresh policy
This page is reviewed and updated quarterly. If a contractor's data has changed, contractors can email compare@ergeon.com to request a refresh.
Ergeon's approach to fence installation in Chicago
Ergeon is one of the contractors in the comparison above. A few facts about how Ergeon operates in Chicago specifically.
Online cost estimator + remote video quotes
Customers draw their fence line on a satellite map of their property and get a self-service cost estimate without sharing contact info. Final quotes come from a scheduled live video estimate with an Ergeon rep — no in-person visit required for most projects. One other Chicago contractor (Illinois Fence Company) offers a text-input cost calculator; the remaining six require a contact form, phone call, or in-person visit before sharing any pricing.
40,000+ fences installed across 22 states
Ergeon was founded in 2018 and operates in 22 states plus Washington, DC. The Chicago Google Business Profile has over 900 customer reviews at a 4.9 rating — the highest review count among the contractors in this comparison.
Median 4 weeks from quote to installed fence
Across recent Chicago fence installs, the median time from initial quote to completed installation is approximately 28 days. The median time from quote to signed contract is 4 days.
Wisetack financing
Ergeon offers project financing through Wisetack (3 to 60 months, project amounts $500 to $25,000). Pre-qualification is a soft credit pull. Most Chicago-area fence contractors do not advertise financing — Ergeon, Illinois Fence Company, and Suburban Fence are the exceptions in this comparison.
Standard fence warranty
Ergeon's contract includes a 1-year craftsmanship warranty, 7-year coverage on wooden or steel posts, 5-year material warranty on chain link fences, and pass-through of applicable manufacturer warranties (which can extend up to 30 years on certain vinyl products). Most Chicago-area contractors do not publish written warranty terms; readers are encouraged to ask for a written warranty before signing any installation contract.
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Sources
- Reviews and Rating — each contractor's Google Business Profile, last verified May 2026.
- Founded — each contractor's website "About" page, last verified May 2026.
- BBB — Better Business Bureau ( bbb.org ), last verified May 2026.
- Pricing path — each contractor's website intake flow, last verified May 2026.
- Financing — each contractor's website (homepage or financing page), last verified May 2026.
- Services — each contractor's website services page, last verified May 2026.
Public sources were reviewed with the assistance of an AI research agent and human-verified before publication. Contractors can request a correction by emailing compare@ergeon.com.