Fence contractor · Ankeny, IA · reviewed since 2023
iHow 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%97+14.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 13 fence rentaliPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
5.0★★★★★118 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.98★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers consistently praise the professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication provided by the installation crews. Reviews highlight efficient scheduling, thorough pre-installation walkthroughs, and the ability to handle various fence types, including vinyl and chain link. One customer noted initial communication challenges and high labor costs compared to DIY options, though the final product quality was still well-received.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 118 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 118 Google reviews (104 with written comments, 20 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
Service: Fence Rental Company serving Ankeny, Iowa.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other fence rental
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: momentum and reliability; weakest: value.
This companyFence Rental median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 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.Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
97
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 82.–
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Star ratings
118 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars11698%
4 stars22%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 104 written reviews
100%praise
Praise222100%
Complaints10%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1026%
Reasonable2668%
Overpriced00%
Not sure25%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend4822%
Staff & attitude4621%
Quality & results4118%
Speed & response4018%
Communication3013%
Price & value146%
Honesty & trust42%
What customers talk about
We read 104 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would recommend Superior to anyone who needs new fencing.”
“The installation crew was personable, informative, courteous, and highly professional.”
“It was a really great experience to work with them.”
“I got a call the next day from the owner to follow up.”
“They kept us informed throughout the process and explained everything they were doing.”
“Not the cheapest, but a fair price and sometimes you truly do get what you pay for - thanks!”
“Chad was great to work with up front and his crew was outstanding.”
People customers mention
Chad11 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
What reviewers say about Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa
From 24 detailed written reviews; every point below is quoted in at least one review.
Mentioned most: Quality of work (20 praise); Would recommend (19 praise); Friendly & courteous (14 praise); Speed (9 praise); Communication (6 praise, 1 complaint); Professionalism (7 praise); Explains clearly (5 praise); Clean & tidy (5 praise).
Reported results: 1 problem fixed, 1 exceeded expectations.
Value for money: 2 said worth it.
Jobs reviewed: fence (11), chain link fence (2).
👍 “They kept us informed throughout the process”
👍 “Explained everything they were doing”
👍 “The installation crew was personable, informative, courteous”
👎 “Not-so-good communication at first”
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
julia2 reviewsiTotal 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
The installation crew was personable, informative, courteous, and highly professional. They kept us informed throughout the process and explained everything they were doing. It was a really great experience to work with them. I would recommend this crew without hesitation.
Reasonable priceAluminum fence installation
Carolyn4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
They were awesome. Chad gave me an estimate and explained the whole process to me. The 3 installers met with me the day prior to installation to make sure I got what I wanted. They came to install the next day. They were so efficient and nice and patiently answered my questions. I love the fence and the whole…
Reasonable pricePrivacy fence installation
Wendy4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
We had superior fence come out and put up White vinyl 6 foot fence on just the west side of our Yard. The three guys that came were so friendly and worked so hard and the fence is absolutely beautiful!!!!!
Reasonable priceVinyl fence installation
Phil2 reviewsiTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
The crew was professional and efficient. They did a walk through with me at the start of the installation to confirm project details. During the work, they asked for my input and listened to what I had to say when a minor deviation from original specifications was required. They finished the job in a reasonable…
Reasonable priceVinyl fence installation
Saundra5 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
They were able to get a special order product for my project. The communication was good during the process, as parts were ordered, and when the work was scheduled. The owner even visited at two different times to meet with an electrician beforehand and during installation to ensure proper steps were taken. The…
Reasonable priceAluminum fence installation
Kevin10 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
We are thrilled with our new backyard fence! The crew was amazing. They worked above and beyond to make sure that everything was installed correctly and that we were completely satisfied! Highly recommended!
The installation crew was personable, informative, courteous, and highly professional. They kept us informed throughout the process and explained everything they were doing. It was a really great experience to work with them. I would recommend this crew without hesitation.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Aluminum fence installation
Fence type: Chain link fence
Response from the owner · 6 days ago
Thank you, Julia! We really appreciate your business, the fantastic review and you trusting us with your fencing needs at your home in Waukee, IA.
Ed KlavinsLocal Guide · 43 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I'm always hesitant to hire anyone to work on my house as it's a roll of the dice who you're going to get, but this time I lucked out. I had a fence that had been built by another company and was rotting out entirely too soon due to truly pathetic construction (a fairly typical experience with contractors sadly), and hired Superior to replace it for me.
Chad was great to work with up front and his crew was outstanding. Very polite and actually fun to chat with, but more importantly, they cared about their work. Jeremy, the lead, was a true professional and made sure they did a top quality job. I'm confident this fence will last many, many years as it should.
Not the cheapest, but a fair price and sometimes you truly do get what you pay for - thanks! I would recommend them without hesitation. In fact, if they did more than fences, I'd gladly hire them again to work on a couple of other projects I have.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Wood fence installation
Fence type: Wood fence
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you, Ed! We really appreciate your business, the awesome review and you trusting us with your fencing project at your home in Urbandale, IA.
Carolyn Caruthers4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carolyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They were awesome. Chad gave me an estimate and explained the whole process to me. The 3 installers met with me the day prior to installation to make sure I got what I wanted. They came to install the next day. They were so efficient and nice and patiently answered my questions. I love the fence and the whole process went so smoothly. I would recommend Superior to anyone who needs new fencing.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Privacy fence installation
Fence type: Vinyl fence
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Carolyn! We really appreciate your business, the fantastic review and you trusting us with your fencing needs at your home in Urbandale, IA.
Wendy Turek4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Wendy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had superior fence come out and put up White vinyl 6 foot fence on just the west side of our Yard. The three guys that came were so friendly and worked so hard and the fence is absolutely beautiful!!!!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Vinyl fence installation
Fence type: Vinyl fence
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Wendy! We really appreciate your business, the awesome review and you trusting us with your fencing project at your home in Ankeny, IA.
Phil Giltner2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Phil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The crew was professional and efficient. They did a walk through with me at the start of the installation to confirm project details. During the work, they asked for my input and listened to what I had to say when a minor deviation from original specifications was required. They finished the job in a reasonable time and did a good job of cleaning up after themselves.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Vinyl fence installation
Fence type: Vinyl fence
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Phil! We really appreciate your business, the fantastic review and you trusting us with your fencing project at your home in Ankeny, IA.
Saundra5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Saundra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They were able to get a special order product for my project. The communication was good during the process, as parts were ordered, and when the work was scheduled. The owner even visited at two different times to meet with an electrician beforehand and during installation to ensure proper steps were taken. The young men installing the fence were experienced and courteous and cared about getting it just right. They were careful on my property while doing the work, and cleaned up the site afterwards. I got a call the next day from the owner to follow up. I would highly recommend them.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Aluminum fence installation
Fence type: Aluminum fence
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Saundra! We really appreciate your business, the awesome review and you trusting us with your fencing needs at your home in Des Moines, IA.
Kevin Lourens10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are thrilled with our new backyard fence! The crew was amazing. They worked above and beyond to make sure that everything was installed correctly and that we were completely satisfied! Highly recommended!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Vinyl fence installation
Fence type: Vinyl fence
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Kevin! We really appreciate your business, the great review and you trusting us with your fencing needs at your home in Johnston, IA.
Katie Smickle2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chad and his crew were excellent to work with. They had my fence up in basically 2 days and accommodated all requests. Communication was great. All very nice hard working guys. Id highly recommend them. I love my fence!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Fence type: Wood fence
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Katie! We really appreciate your business, the great review and you trusting us with your fencing project at your home in Newton, IA.
M NemmersLocal Guide · 559 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
