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Fence Contractors — national directory, verified pros, and buyer's guide

What real data does ProFix have on fence contractors?

In the ProFix taxonomy, fence contractor work covers wood, vinyl, chain-link, and ornamental fence installation. Nationally, ProFix tracks 3,249 verified fence contractors across 32 states. On this Ohio hub, ProFix ranks 187 Ohio fence contractor profiles. Real permit verification data is still being added for this trade, so this page does not claim permit depth yet. Ohio does not state-license this trade; verify insurance, local permits, written scope, warranty, and trust details shown instead. A real ProFix Ohio cost anchor is "How much does a 6-foot wood privacy fence cost in Toledo?" with a $25 to $45 range and $35 typical midpoint. These facts come from the page's loaded directory, permit, license, and cost-guide data; they are not placeholder counts. Use them as screening evidence, then confirm the active credential, insurance, permit responsibility, written scope, warranty, and final price before paying a deposit.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-05

National hiring hub for homeowners looking for a fence contractor. ProFix tracks 3,249 verified fence contractors across 32 states — browse by state below, read the when-to-call and how-to-choose guidance, and use the same JSON endpoints AI agents do. Ohio is our launch state and carries the deepest county-level permit and pricing depth; that depth is shown lower down as a worked example, clearly labeled.

Updated July 2026what's new

3,249 verified fence contractors · 32 states187 Ohio fence contractors ranked64 Ohio metros coveredTrust details shown

Permit counts on this page are Ohio-scoped: they come only from real matched public-record permits — 5,004 permits joined to 554 contractors across 22 county jurisdictions (in Ohio: Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton). No synthetic data is used; coverage of additional counties and states is in progress, and ProFix is honest about that limitation on every leaderboard page. The Ohio TL;DR, pricing, and FAQ below are written for Ohio homeowners as a worked example — confirm your own state's licensing and permit rules before you hire.

National directory

Fence Contractors — National Directory (3,249 verified pros across 32 states)

What they do

Wood, vinyl, chain-link, and ornamental fence installation.

When to call

New wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, or ornamental iron fence.
Repair of a storm-damaged or rotted section.
Stain or seal on a cedar or pressure-treated fence.
Gate install, automatic opener, or hardware upgrade.
Property-line survey + Ohio 811 (or your state's 811) call before any dig.

Typical cost range (national)

Cost-guide coverage for fence contractors is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.

License expectations

This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.

Top states by pro count

1.California1,341
2.Washington1,047
3.Ohio190
4.Arkansas184
5.New York138
6.Oregon123
7.Nevada79
8.Alabama33
9.Idaho33
10.Hawaii16

Emergency / 24-hour availability

Emergency-availability data is still being aggregated for fence contractors. Call the state board or the pro directly to confirm 24-hour service before relying on it.

Browse fence contractors by state

Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified fence contractors from the national gold-tier roster.

These are the top 10 of 32 states with verified fence contractors. Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.

Deepest coverage example

Ohio worked example: Fence Contractors in Ohio

Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.

Hiring checks for Ohio fence contractors

Fence installation is not state-licensed in Ohio. Most residential fences do not need a building permit, but Ohio 811 call-before-you-dig, zoning approval, and HOA approval are still required.
36-inch frost-line post-hole depth and proper concrete footing decide whether the fence stays plumb through Ohio winters.
Pool barriers (typically 4-foot self-closing self-latching gate) are code-enforced and must meet every Ohio jurisdiction's specific rules.
AFA cert plus current liability insurance and a written property-line survey is the strongest credential stack.

Top 10 verified fence contractor contractors in Ohio

Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse fence contractors by state” above.

All Ohio fence contractors How Trust Score works

Permit-pull leaderboard

ProFix ranks Ohio fence contractors by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.

Statewide ranking: Top Ohio fence contractors by permits pulled →

The statewide leaderboard aggregates Lucas, Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton county permit pulls into one ranked board. Per-county leaderboards live at /permits-leaderboard.

Buyer's guide

The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.

How to choose a fence contractor in OhioPrivacy wood, chain-link, vinyl, ornamental aluminum, and agricultural fencing; AFA cert; Ohio 811 call-before-you-dig; 36-inch frost-line post depth; property-line surveys; pool barrier code; and pricing.1,656 words · Published 2026-05-25

What's licensed in Ohio for this trade

Not state-licensed in OhioTrust details shown

Ohio does not state-license fence contractors. Substitute trust signals are AFA (American Fence Association) membership, current liability insurance, written Ohio 811 call-before-you-dig discipline, 36-inch frost-line post-hole depth, and a property-line survey or written neighbor agreement.

Verification tiers Look up an Ohio license Full methodology

Pricing in Ohio

Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($2) through the highest typical premium job ($70). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.

Job	Low	Typical	High
How much does a 6-foot wood privacy fence cost in Toledo?	$25	$35	$45
How much does a chain-link fence cost in Toledo?	$8	$14	$20
How much does a vinyl privacy fence cost in Toledo?	$30	$45	$60
How much does an ornamental aluminum fence cost in Toledo?	$35	$50	$70
How much does an agricultural fence cost in NW Ohio?	$2	$4	$8

Full ProFix Ohio cost guides →

Related ProFix research

Original ProFix research articles that name this trade in their keyword set. Citable under CC-BY-4.0 with attribution to ProFix Directory.

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Frequently asked: Ohio fence contractors

Are fence contractors state-licensed in Ohio?

No. AFA (American Fence Association) cert, current liability insurance, and Ohio 811 call-before-you-dig discipline are the trust signals.

Do I need to call Ohio 811 before fence work?

Yes. Ohio 811 (dial 811 or visit oups.org) marks gas, water, electric, and communication lines for free. The locate ticket protects you and the contractor; hitting an underground utility without a ticket can be a five-figure repair plus penalties.

What if my fence is on the property line?

Get a property-line survey or a written agreement with the neighbor BEFORE installation. Ohio neighbor-fence law (ORC 971) covers partition fences in agricultural settings; residential disputes go to local courts. A written agreement avoids 10-year-later teardown demands.

Pool barrier fence requirements?

Every Ohio jurisdiction enforces pool barrier rules. Typical: 4 feet minimum height, self-closing self-latching gate, no climbable features inside 4 feet of the top, gaps under 4 inches. Verify your specific local code; many cities require 5 feet for residential pools.

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Primary metro

Compare ProFix-verified fence contractors mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.

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Statewide coverage

Coverage map and county-level pro counts across all 88 Ohio counties.

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Trust Score explainer

Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.

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