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Cool Cat Fence

Fence contractor · Salem, OR · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty90−1Momentum penalty61−3.9Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.65SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#41 of 43 gate installationPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 5%
4.8 ★★★★★ 211 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.60★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
66%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Cool Cat Fence at a glance

Google reviewers rate Cool Cat Fence 4.8 out of 5 based on 211 reviews, with the owner responding to 66% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for knowledgeable staff, thorough presentations, clear communication, and financing options during the estimation process. Recurring criticisms in lower-rated reviews include high pricing compared to local competitors, pushy sales tactics, and instances of missed appointments or poor communication regarding project scheduling and post-installation issues.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 211 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 211 Google reviews (178 with written comments, 34 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 66% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 13, 2026.
  • Service: Gate Installation Service serving Salem, Oregon.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Score profile vs other gate installation

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction73Reliability56Craft & service90Value96Momentum61Replies to reviews38Satisfaction: 73 (median 90)Reliability: 56 (median 87)Craft & service: 90 (median 97)Value: 96 (median 100)Momentum: 61 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 38 (median 75)
Cool Cat FenceGate Installation median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Cool Cat Fence: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.B
73
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Cool Cat Fence: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.C
56
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Cool Cat Fence: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
90
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Cool Cat Fence: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
96
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Cool Cat Fence: 61/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Cool Cat Fence: 38/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.D
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Star ratings

211 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars19894%
  • 4 stars42%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star84%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 178 written reviews

  • Praise39497%
  • Complaints123%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price716%
  • Reasonable2456%
  • Overpriced37%
  • Not sure921%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude9924%
  • Speed & response7619%
  • Quality & results6316%
  • Price & value6015%
  • Communication5614%
  • Would recommend4311%
  • Honesty & trust92%

What customers talk about

We read 178 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very respectful of my time and understood the situation with my neighbors perfectly.”
  • “Eric from cool cat, very knowledgeable, efficient and trustworthy.”
  • “I really appreciated that he was knowledgeable and thorough without being pushy.”
    “Terrible experience trying to work with Cool Cat Fence.”
  • “He just sold me the work that we needed, and got us a good price.”
    “Your sales person did a very good job but your bid was grossly overpriced.”
  • “He walked me through an estimate for installing a fence.”
    “Will update after completion if service is worthy, but this serious lack of communication and value for my time has left a poor impression.”
  • “I highly recommend Philip if you’re looking to get an estimate from Cool Cat Fence.”
  • “Not the least expensive bid, but I am glad I put my trust in this team!”

People customers mention

  • Inline 10 reviews
  • Ivan 7 reviews
  • Tony 6 reviews
  • Eduard 5 reviews
  • Kenny 4 reviews
  • Jose 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Cool Cat Fence for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Vyacheslav2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 hours ago★★★★★

Great company with amazing quality and high standards! I was most impressed by the three-day turnaround time on the fence. I highly recommend this company to everyone!

LuluLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 hours ago★★

My experience: Fully prepaid my project & scheduled it for the next week after meeting with a rep. Construction was to start at 8am to 10am. The scheduled date arrived and by Noon there were still no workers on site, nor was there an email or text communication. Called their reps and they had no idea what was going…

Not sureFence designPrivacy fence installationWood fence installation
TamiLocal Guide · 134 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

My estimator, Philip, was great. He was very informative. Very respectful of my time and understood the situation with my neighbors perfectly. And I love that they have finance options!! I highly recommend Philip if you’re looking to get an estimate from Cool Cat Fence.

MattLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★

Great presentation, alot of info. But very clear and stayed on topic. Only a 4star is, not able to close on the price that I was after.

Reasonable priceCustom fabrication
Dawn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★

Your sales person did a very good job but your bid was grossly overpriced. He quoted me 11,500 with no stump removal and I found a local contractor who gave me a bid of 5,300 including stump removal for the exact same fence. Complete waste of my time.

Doris11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★

Bad company. I canceled the very next day. They have yet to return my money, as they said they would. Salesman was very pushy. persuasive, wouldn’t take a no. I got pushed into something I didn’t wanna do and they don’t let you read the contract. You get it later in An email. The main people won’t call you. They…

Not sure

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 211 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Vyacheslav Kulchitskiy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vyacheslav has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great company with amazing quality and high standards! I was most impressed by the three-day turnaround time on the fence. I highly recommend this company to everyone!

Lulu RullebrettLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lulu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My experience: Fully prepaid my project & scheduled it for the next week after meeting with a rep. Construction was to start at 8am to 10am. The scheduled date arrived and by Noon there were still no workers on site, nor was there an email or text communication. Called their reps and they had no idea what was going on. Messaged the sales manager about it and he never replied. About an hour later the PM texted to say that someone changed the schedule date. I'm still waiting for my fencing services now, but aside from polished sales folks I'm not impressed. Sales: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delivery: ⭐ Communication: ⭐ Note: Will update after completion if service is worthy, but this serious lack of communication and value for my time has left a poor impression.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Fence design, Privacy fence installation, Wood fence installation, Fence installation
  • Fence type: Wood fence, Other
Tami CreeLocal Guide · 134 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My estimator, Philip, was great. He was very informative. Very respectful of my time and understood the situation with my neighbors perfectly. And I love that they have finance options!! I highly recommend Philip if you’re looking to get an estimate from Cool Cat Fence.

Matt DilgerLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great presentation, alot of info. But very clear and stayed on topic. Only a 4star is, not able to close on the price that I was after.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Custom fabrication
  • Fence type: Wood fence
Response from the owner · a week ago

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, Matt. The Cool Cat Fence team works hard to provide clear, detailed, and professional consultations so homeowners have all the information they need, and we are glad that dedication showed during your presentation. While we always strive to work within every customer's budget, Cool Cat Fence remains committed to using top-tier materials, skilled craftsmanship, and long-lasting installation standards that reflect true value over time. Thank you again for considering Cool Cat Fence, and we hope we have the chance to work together on your fencing project in the future.

Dawn Campbell4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Your sales person did a very good job but your bid was grossly overpriced. He quoted me 11,500 with no stump removal and I found a local contractor who gave me a bid of 5,300 including stump removal for the exact same fence. Complete waste of my time.

Doris Schnelle11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Doris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bad company. I canceled the very next day. They have yet to return my money, as they said they would. Salesman was very pushy. persuasive, wouldn’t take a no. I got pushed into something I didn’t wanna do and they don’t let you read the contract. You get it later in An email. The main people won’t call you. They will call you and try to force you into it. But you can’t get a hold of them.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Fence type: Other
Rebekah Spencer3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rebekah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Eric from cool cat, very knowledgeable, efficient and trustworthy. A pleasure to work with.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Custom fabrication
  • Fence type: Aluminum fence
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hearing feedback like this makes our day, Rebekah, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Cool Cat Fence. We are thrilled that Eric provided such a knowledgeable, efficient, and trustworthy consultation during your fence estimate, as our team always strives to make every step of your project seamless and transparent. Delivering top-tier customer service and clarity from the very first fence estimate is a core priority here at Cool Cat Fence, and we look forward to bringing that same level of professionalism to your property when it comes time for your build. Thank you for considering Cool Cat Fence, and please let us know whenever you are ready to take the next step!

P Doughty11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews P has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Philip was friendly and knowledgeable. He walked me through an estimate for installing a fence. He answered all my questions ( I had a lot) and he provided me with information that I had not thought of.

  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

We are thrilled to hear about your great experience, P Doughty, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Philip truly embodies the Cool Cat Fence commitment to helpful, professional service, and we are glad he could answer all your questions during your estimate for installing a fence. Preparing for an upcoming fence installation can bring up a lot of details you might not have initially considered, so our team at Cool Cat Fence always strives to provide thorough, transparent guidance every step of the way. Thank you for considering Cool Cat Fence for your project, and we look forward to the opportunity to bring your vision to life.

Sidney Chase6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sidney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very thorough and professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Wood fence installation
  • Fence type: Other
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Hearing that our team was thorough and professional during your project estimate means a lot to us, Sidney. At Cool Cat Fence, we believe that an accurate and detailed fence estimate sets the foundation for a seamless experience from start to finish. Our commitment to clear communication and quality service is what drives Cool Cat Fence every day, and we appreciate you trusting us with your fencing needs. If you have any further questions as you move forward with your project, the Cool Cat Fence team is always here and ready to help.

Pat Moore1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Pat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Knowledgable, freindly,

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Custom fabrication
  • Fence type: Wood fence
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hearing feedback like this truly makes our day, Pat. Providing a friendly, knowledgeable experience during every fence estimate is a top priority for our team at Cool Cat Fence, and we are glad that dedication showed when we came out to assess your property. We take a lot of pride in guiding our customers with clear communication and helpful expertise from that very first estimate visit through the final stages of a project. Thank you for your support and for trusting Cool Cat Fence with your fencing needs, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions moving forward.

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