The Best Gate Installation in Oregon
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 11,806 Google reviews of 43 top-rated gate installation nationwide; 10 of them in Oregon. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Rick's Custom Fencing & DeckingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Aluminum fence installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.73★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.80
OnPoint Fencing and DeckingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Aluminum fence installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.71★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.77
Salem Fence CompanyHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Aluminum fence installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%60Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.74Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Aluminum fence installation” (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 aluminum fence installation
Rick's Custom Fencing & DeckingI highly recommend Rick’s!! Tyson helped us design the perfect fencing combo for our needs, and Kaden and Riley worked really hard to build and make the fencing perfect!!
OnPoint Fencing and DeckingWe are very happy with the quality of the services we received. The crew chief, Gabriel, was very easy to communicate with and followed my recommendations thoroughly. He paid particular attention to making sure my irrigation system wasn't damaged. It was a big job with lots of cleanup to be done before the fence…
Salem Fence CompanyExcellent job and great communication. I think they are trustworthy and never disappointing. Hire for any service
Rick's Custom Fencing & Deckinghad an ancient, dilapidated wood fence reinforced with metal angle iron!!! Had Ricks removed it and replaced it with a 3-rail aluminum fence. wood colored and textured to resemble real wood (IMHO) the service workers (Art and Tilson) were most accommodating. very cordial, friendly and responsive to our questions.…
Rick's Custom Fencing & DeckingRecently we had a fence installed by Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking. From our initial visit at the Salem store to the completion of the fence installation, this project has been an excellent experience. Tyson came to our property, we had a very good discussion about the fence with some good ideas exchanged on the…
Rick's Custom Fencing & DeckingRick’s fencing crew was great. Thank you to Yessfri and Tiernan for your attention to detail.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of gate installation).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Beyond Borders Fences and DecksSalem, OR | A 100How 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Jerry's Fencing & DecksSalem, OR | A 97How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%92+14Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 97Not 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. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Wilkins Fences & DecksSalem, OR | A 96How 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%96+25Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Not 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. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Fences & Decks By NW Premier Services SalemSalem, OR | A 96How 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%96+25Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Not 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. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 5 | OnPoint Fencing and DeckingSalem, OR | A 83How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.84 | — |
| 6 | Rick's Custom Fencing & DeckingSalem, OR | A 81How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAD | 4.74 | — |
| 7 |  HB Fence, Decking & Construction LLCSalem, OR | B 78How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Craft & service penalty38−6.2Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABDAAB | 4.72 | — |
| 8 |  United Structures | Fencing | Restoration | Tree Service SalemSalem, OR | B 74How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Craft & service penalty15−8.5Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABFA–B | 4.85 | — |
| 9 |  Cool Cat FenceSalem, OR | B 65How 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. | BCAABD | 4.82 | — |
| 10 | Salem Fence CompanySalem, OR | B 60How 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%69+37.6Reliability 24%65+15.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Craft & service penalty2−9.8Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBFA–D | 4.61 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Gate Installation in Oregon at a glance
How the 10 gate installation we rated in Oregon compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A660%
- Grade B440%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up440%
- 4.80–4.89★330%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,40923%
- Professionalism1,33122%
- Responsiveness1,24820%
- Punctuality1,05117%
- Value1,06717%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price73043%
- Reasonable89153%
- Overpriced111%
- Not sure483%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.