#1
Beyond Borders Fences and Decks
“Todd from Beyond Borders came out and fixed our bent fence post in short order, did quality work, and even fixed a small unrelated issue he noticed with the drop rod. Thank you!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Gate Installation in Salem, OR
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.88★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 11,806 Google reviews of 43 top-rated gate installation nationwide; 10 of them in Salem, OR. Updated November 13, 2026.
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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 Salem, OR at a glance
How the 10 gate installation we rated in Salem, OR 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.
2025
2026
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.
The 10 best-rated gate installation in Salem, OR average 4.9★ on Google across 1,458 reviews. Beyond Borders Fences and Decks has the top rating (5.0★), and Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking has the most reviews (450). Updated November 13, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,458 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
OnPoint Fencing and Decking
“Got a corner section of my fence repaired and retaining wall added since backyard is sloped. Connor and Kaylib worked hard to get it done in one day! They were super friendly and worked hard even as the rain started.…” — Google review
#3
Cool Cat Fence
“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!” — Google review
#4
Jerry's Fencing & Decks
“Perfect experience! Deck looks amazing. Beyond the great craftsmanship, I really appreciated how easy communication was and that they thoroughly cleaned up after they completed the project.” — Google review
#5
Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking
“Art and Tilson from Rick's built a Good Neighbor fence, and a deer fence around our garden. Work was quick, quiet, and thoroughly professional. Would not hesitate to recommend or to hire again.” — Google review
#6
United Structures | Fencing | Restoration | Tree Service Salem
“Great job installing black aluminum picket fencing. They had the best price and best warranty - lifetime - and transfersble to subsequent owner. Highly recommended company.” — Google review
#7
HB Fence, Decking & Construction LLC
“David was a pleasure to work with. Real downtime guy. Kind, hard worker. I GREATLY appreciate his help and my fence looks FAbUloUS!!! I am very pleased with the new fence. We had bit of timing issue to get the work…” — Google review
#8
Wilkins Fences & Decks
“An awesome company to work with! Super happy with the whole experience. Their work is quality and looks great! Would be happy to hire them again in the future!” — Google review
#9
Fences & Decks By NW Premier Services Salem
“Northwest Premier Services removed and replaced our fence. We are very pleased with the craftsmanship. They did a great job and communication was fabulous. I recommend them highly.” — Google review
#10
Salem Fence Company
“These guys were terrific. They built a brand new fence on my property. I am so pleased I called them. So professional and did exactly what I asked them for. Craftsmanship was amazing.” — Google review
How we pick gate installation in Salem
We scan Google Maps for gate installation service listings in and around Salem, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated gate installation service in Salem?
Beyond Borders Fences and Decks has the highest Google rating on our Salem list: 5.0 out of 5 from 106 reviews (as of November 13, 2026).
Which gate installation service in Salem has the most reviews?
Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 450, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these gate installation chosen?
Only open Salem-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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