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Fence Contractors in Eau Claire, WI: 6 Top-Rated Fence Installers

Updated . 6 contractors checked. Reviewed by the Eau Claire Home Services editorial team.

Below is a directory of fence contractors serving Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley, with Google ratings and phone numbers from public sources, checked October 2026.

Top-Rated Fence Installers in Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls

Fence Contractors serving Eau Claire, WI, listed alphabetically
Business NamePhone
Allied Fencealliedfencewi.com (opens in a new tab)(715) 577-6164

Review landscape

Google reviewers praise accurate measurements, quality chain link installs and punctual, timely crews. Several also mention good prices and same day quotes.

American Fence Companyamericanfencemidwest.com (opens in a new tab)(715) 720-8600

Review landscape

Some Google reviewers are happy with finished vinyl fence projects. Others report a delayed 2025 install with posts placed differently from the plan, and one says a gate issue went over a month without a callback.

Freedom Fencing & Landscape LLCfreedomfencinglandscape.com (opens in a new tab)(715) 563-7700

Review landscape

Google reviewers describe full yard makeovers that combine landscaping, concrete and fencing, along with professional vinyl fence installs. An older Google review complains about snow plowing.

H S Fence Companyhsfencewi.com (opens in a new tab)(715) 225-8779

Review landscape

Google reviewers frequently mention accurate quotes, prompt replies and quick, efficient installation. Several describe the finished fences as sturdy and attractive.

Hayworth Fence Companyhayworthfences.com (opens in a new tab)(715) 832-0300

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Google reviewers, including longtime repeat customers, praise respectful staff and the quality of installs such as vinyl privacy fences.

Stoney Oak Fencestoneyoakfence.com (opens in a new tab)(715) 663-6447

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Google reviewers describe a friendly, efficient crew with reasonable quotes and timely completion. Beyond vinyl fences, some mention patio cleaning and tree removal.

How We Collect Ratings

Ratings on this page come from each business's public profiles on Google, BBB, Yelp, Angi, and Houzz. Each platform rating shows the date it was last updated. We publish only the star rating and review count, never review text. We only show a platform when the business has reviews there.

State of Fence Contractors in Eau Claire, 2026

Compiled from the public Google Business Profiles of the 6 contractors on this list, checked October 2026.

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Contractors checked

4.4 stars

Average Google rating

31 reviews

Median review count

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Fence Installation in Eau Claire: Permits, Frost & Property Lines

Winter is the real test for a fence in the Chippewa Valley. When wet soil freezes and thaws, it can lift posts that were set too shallow, a process called frost heave, which leaves sections leaning and gates that no longer latch. Snow adds its own strain: drifts build against solid privacy panels, and plowed snow gets thrown onto fences that run along a street or driveway. Frozen ground also makes post holes slow and difficult to dig, so fence work is easiest to schedule between the spring thaw and late fall. Requesting quotes in late winter leaves time to compare bids and get the city permit before the busy months.

Inside Eau Claire city limits, most fences need a development permit, and the application asks for a site plan showing property lines, buildings, driveways, easements, and the fence itself. Under the Land Development Ordinance, fences stay out of utility, drainage, and tree easements unless the easement holder approves in writing, and if a fence built in an easement has to come out for access, the city is not responsible for repairing or replacing it. The finished side must face outward, toward the neighbors. For Altoona, Chippewa Falls, or the surrounding towns, ask that municipality or the county what it requires. Wisconsin law also requires a Diggers Hotline request three or more working days before digging, and a new request if digging does not start within 10 days of the scheduled date.

Before signing, talk through the plan itself: who applies for the city permit and files the locate request, how deep the posts go and whether they sit in concrete or gravel, how the property corners were confirmed, and how gates are braced to keep swinging true after a few winters. Post setting has a local stake, because Eau Claire's ordinance requires fences to be kept in good repair, and its definition of upkeep includes fixing sagging sections and posts that lean more than ten degrees from vertical. Ask which state credentials the company holds, if any, and check them in the LicensE lookup that Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services provides for trades credentials.

If the fence is one part of a bigger yard plan, such as plantings along the new fence line or regrading that changes how water drains, the landscapers serving Eau Claire can take on that part of the project, and settling the grade before posts go in avoids resetting them later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best fence contractor in Eau Claire?

This directory does not rank fence contractors; compare the Google ratings and review counts listed above and request multiple quotes.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Eau Claire?

Usually, yes. According to the City of Eau Claire's Land Development Ordinance, any fence at least 10 feet long and more than 30 inches tall needs a development permit, and the city takes applications online. The site plan should show property lines, streets, alleys, buildings, driveways, existing fences, easements, and where the new fence will go; the city notes its aerial mapping service can help with the drawing. If the property is in Altoona, Chippewa Falls, or a surrounding town instead, check that community's permit rules before building.

How tall can a fence be in Eau Claire?

It depends on the zoning district and which yard the fence stands in. In several districts, the City of Eau Claire's Land Development Ordinance caps fences at 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards, and in some other districts front yard fences are generally prohibited. Corner lots and spots next to a driveway can carry lower limits, and the city applies its height rules to closely grown hedges in the vision triangle as well. Ask the Planning Division what applies to your lot.

Can I put a fence right on the property line in Eau Claire?

Generally, yes. Eau Claire's Land Development Ordinance allows fences anywhere within or along property lines, except in vision triangles, where they would interfere with stormwater drainage, within the right of way, or inside utility, drainage, and tree easements without the easement holder's written permission, which goes in with the permit application. The city's fence brochure suggests locating your property corners and leaving room between the fence and the line for maintenance. If the corner markers are missing, a land surveyor can find them before any posts go in.

Do I have to call Diggers Hotline before putting in fence posts?

Yes. Wisconsin law requires everyone who digs to contact Diggers Hotline at least three working days ahead, and according to Diggers Hotline that includes homeowners using only hand tools. The request is free by calling 811 or filing online. Utilities mark their own buried lines, but anything you installed privately, like a sprinkler line, yard lighting, or power run out to a garage, stays unmarked, so locate those before setting posts. Diggers Hotline says state law allows only hand digging within 18 inches of either side of a marked line, which matters when a post lands nearby.

What affects the cost of a new fence in Eau Claire?

Material sets the baseline, since chain link, wood, vinyl, composite, and decorative metal are priced very differently. Inside the city, the Land Development Ordinance's list of allowed materials names stained or painted wood and coated chain link, so ask whether that finish is included. Length, height, gates, slopes, post depth, removing an old fence, and roots or rock in the ground all add to the job. Ask each contractor to put the material, post type, gate hardware, and removal in writing so every quote describes the same fence.

How were the fence contractors on this list selected?

Every listing comes from public Google Business Profile data for fence contractors that serve the Eau Claire area. Inclusion is free; no business pays to appear here. The list is not exhaustive, and other qualified fence contractors may serve the area.

How often is this list updated?

Ratings, review counts, and phone numbers on this page are rechecked on a recurring schedule, and the date of the most recent update appears at the top of the page. Businesses can be added or removed as they open, close, or change their public information.

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