The Best Gate Installation
We graded 20 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 5,051 Google reviews of 20 top-rated gate installation nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best gate installation for custom fence construction
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Custom fence construction” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about custom fence construction
We were very pleased with our replacement fence installation. Although it was only 40 feet long it was a custom design and matched perfectly the one damaged in the January ice storm by falling limbs. It is constructed from cedar and we thought the additional cost of the wood was very fair. The two guys who built it…
Outstanding service from these guys. Caleb especially was a huge help. I definitely recommend using them.
The crew that installed our fence today was amazing and the team in the office that handled the permits and hoa was also amazing! It was nice dealing with a company that treats you like family and the fence really made everything come together for our backyard. Thank you Power Fence!
Jake, Chris and Kevin, thank you! My fence was literally just finished today and has already received so many compliments from my neighbors. Chris and Kevin worked so hard in the sun and heat, and in confined areas, and never lost their happy dispositions. They were committed to delivering a quality product and…
Wonderful experience with Secure Fence & Gate. The walkthrough was quick and easy. They knew exactly what I was looking for. After that they were back to my house within 3 days of securing the deposit and contract. Took down my old fence, didn’t damage a single plant/flower, and took care of getting rid of the old…
Best fence company I have ever done business with! Jessica, Nicole, Nikki, and Pedro and others at Power Fence were solid partners in ensuring my fence was properly built, they asked me personalized questions and got through an issue with a previous fencing companies closure of an old permit! I’d definitely hire…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of gate installation).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B 79 | AA––CDC | 5.00 | — | |
| 2 | B 75 | AA––CCC | 5.00 | — | |
| 3 | B 73 | AAFABAF | 4.96 | — | |
| 4 | B 67 | BA–BDDC | 4.99 | — | |
| 5 | B 64 | AB–DCFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 6 | C 59 | CBCCABA | 4.82 | — | |
| 7 | C 59 | BB––CFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 8 | C 59 | BB–CCFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 9 | C 53 | BCFBDAA | 4.94 | — | |
| 10 | C 52 | DDAADAB | 4.84 | — | |
| 11 | C 49 | DBDCAAB | 4.74 | — | |
| 12 | C 49 | CC––CFC | 5.00 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.