# Cape Cod Fence Co

**Trade:** Fencing · **Address:** 1093 MA-28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 · **Phone:** (508) 398-6041 · **Website:** https://capecodfence.com/capecod-ma · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 7 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cape Cod Fence Co has been selling and installing fencing from its South Yarmouth shop on Route 28 for close to seventy years — the company calls itself Cape Cod's original fence company and says it has supplied and installed custom fences since 1956. Alongside wood, vinyl, aluminium and chain-link fencing it sells gates, sheds, flagpoles, playsets and pool and tennis enclosures, and it runs a second location in Canton, Connecticut.

The customer record is consistently warm and unusually long-running. A r/CapeCod commenter in 2023 wrote that they had used the company for decades and called them good people with great service, and a West Yarmouth neighbour on Nextdoor in 2025 called the service very efficient. Google reviewers echo it: a 2025 customer who had two fences installed said Cape Cod Fence had the best price and the best service and that the installations were outstanding.

What comes through repeatedly is the counter staff and the follow-through, not just the fencing. Reviewers name individuals — Karen at the front desk, John on installs — and a 2023 reviewer described a small snafu resolved swiftly and generously by the owner-manager. Several customers came in for parts or a single lamp post rather than a full job and were still looked after.

Two things are worth knowing before you buy. A public safety record shows the entity Cape Cod Fence Co Trust has had two OSHA inspections since April 2015 producing eight violations and $4,920 in penalties — a workplace-safety matter rather than a customer one, but it is on the record. And the published figures do not agree with each other: Porch shows a 4.7 average from 120 ratings that is explicitly its own restatement of other sites' reviews with no readable bodies, while Houzz and the BBB carry no reviews at all.

If you want a long-established Cape fence supplier who will also sell you the one part you need, this is a straightforward choice — get the quote in writing and confirm which entity and location is doing your install, since the company trades from both South Yarmouth and Canton, CT.

**Strengths:**
- Long tenure — the company states fence work on Cape since 1956
- Named staff — reviewers credit Karen and John by name
- Problem resolution — an owner-manager fixed a snafu swiftly
- Walk-in parts — customers sourced single items and spares
- Competitive pricing — a 2025 buyer said they had the best price
- Repeat custom — a Reddit commenter used them for decades

**Concerns:**
- OSHA record — two inspections, eight violations, $4,920 in penalties
- Restated ratings — Porch republishes other sites' reviews, no bodies
- Tenure figures — 1956, 1957, 59 years and 70 years all appear
- Two locations — South Yarmouth and Canton, Connecticut

**Where sources disagree:**
- Tenure is published four different ways: the company's own site says since 1956, the BBB file says business started 1/1/1957 while also saying established 1956, and Porch's page says '59 years of experience' in one place and '70 years in business' in another.
- Porch's 4.67 average from 120 ratings is explicitly its own restatement of other sites' reviews ('based on 120 online reviews'), carries zero review bodies, and must not be read as an independent review record alongside Google's 4.5 from 42.
- Houzz and the BBB both carry no customer reviews at all ('You could be the first review'), so the entire readable record sits on Google plus two word-of-mouth mentions.
- The safety record is filed against 'CAPE COD FENCE CO TRUST' while the BBB lists a sole proprietorship managed by Mark Walsh and Exa results link the name to The Davenport Companies' investment portfolio — the operating entity behind the storefront is not consistently named across sources.
- Houzz lists a toll-free (800) 352-7785 for the business while the company's own site publishes 508.398.6041.
- The BBB records a sole proprietorship with ONE employee, which sits oddly against reviews describing separate office and installation staff.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The company sells, custom-builds and installs wood, vinyl, aluminium and chain-link fencing plus gates, sheds, flagpoles and pool and tennis enclosures from a South Yarmouth shop, with a second location in Canton, Connecticut. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://capecodfence.com) — “Cape Cod Fence Co sells, custom-builds and installs wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain-link fencing plus gates, sheds, flagpoles and pool and t…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fencing-and-gate-sales-and-construction/cape-cod-fence-company-pfvwus-pf~505207636) — “Services offered (Houzz): wood fence supply and installation, metal fence supply and installation, vinyl fence supply and installation, gate…”
- The company states it has supplied and installed custom fences since 1956 and describes itself as Cape Cod's original fence company; the BBB file records the business as started 1/1/1957 with the file opened in 1982. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://capecodfence.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says the company has supplied and installed high-quality custom fences since 1956 and calls itself…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/fence-contractors/cape-cod-fence-company-0021-1809) — “BBB profile for Cape Cod Fence Company at 1093 Route 28, South Yarmouth MA (with a second location in Canton, CT): NOT BBB accredited, BBB r…”
- Google publishes a 4.5-star average from 42 ratings, with nine written reviews on file dating from 2021 to 2025. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Cod%20Fence%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJmQz17i46-4kREV7ymxDUKrc) — “Google: 4.5★ from 42 ratings”
- The Better Business Bureau gives the company an A+ rating on a profile that also states it is not BBB accredited and publishes no reviews or star average. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/fence-contractors/cape-cod-fence-company-0021-1809) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/fence-contractors/cape-cod-fence-company-0021-1809) — “BBB profile for Cape Cod Fence Company at 1093 Route 28, South Yarmouth MA (with a second location in Canton, CT): NOT BBB accredited, BBB r…”
- A 2025 customer who had two fences installed said Cape Cod Fence had the best price and the best service and called the installations outstanding, praising both office and installation staff. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOdlowaDFZVk5SYjNSdE9VYzFRMGhoWDJkbWNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNvZ0h1YVNRb3RtOUc1Q0hhX2dmcnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had two new fences installed and Cape Cod Fence won the business. They had the best price, the best service and the installations were …”
- Reviewers repeatedly credit named staff: a 2024 customer called John timely, honest and personable with the result as promised, and a 2023 customer said Karen at the front desk was more than knowledgeable. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbmVfWkl3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLne_ZIw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am so very happy with our new fencing! John was a delight to work with. Timely, honest, personable, & with the end result as promised.
…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwaE5hb0FnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICphNaoAg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was impressed with the product and service at CC Fence. Karen at the front desk was more than knowlegable. Everything was timely and fa…”
- A 2023 reviewer described a small problem resolved swiftly and generously by the owner-manager, and a 2021 customer said the company responded fast, priced competitively and came out a month earlier than scheduled. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwaE5hb0FnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICphNaoAg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was impressed with the product and service at CC Fence. Karen at the front desk was more than knowlegable. Everything was timely and fa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2enBfVFd3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC6zp_TWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Cod Fence Co. & their amazing employees have been extraordinary!! They responded to my inquiry & any questions I had so fast despite…”
- A commenter on r/CapeCod in 2023 said they had used Cape Cod Fence in Yarmouth for decades and called them good people with great service, and a West Yarmouth neighbour on Nextdoor in 2025 called the service very efficient. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/14z12hq/fence_question/jrxilmk/) — “r/CapeCod — Have used Cape Cod Fence in Yarmouth for decades. Good people and great service.”
  - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/kmDYGF4jBbsq) — “Nextdoor (West Yarmouth, MA) — Cape Cod Fence in South Yarmouth. Very efficient service. I would suggest a spotlight pointing up from the gr…”
- The shop also serves walk-in customers for parts and single items: a 2022 customer found a lamp and post for their front yard there, and another was sold hard-to-find spare parts to repair a storm-damaged outdoor shower. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtX2I2ZEJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-_b6dBw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I searched all over cape cod for the perfect lamp and post for my front yard. I am so happy I went to cape cod fence.
They had the perfec…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1bXVtUG5nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDumumPngE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed a few small parts to fix a storm-damaged outdoor shower.  These were not parts readily available at home improvement stores.  Th…”
- A public safety record states that Cape Cod Fence Co Trust has had two OSHA inspections since April 2015, resulting in eight violations and $4,920 in penalties on record. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [safetyrecord.org](https://safetyrecord.org/company/cape-cod-fence-co-trust-south-yarmouth-ma) — “safetyrecord.org — CAPE COD FENCE CO TRUST has had 2 OSHA inspections since Apr 23, 2015, resulting in 8 violations and $4,920 in penalties …”
- Porch publishes a 4.67 average from 120 ratings that its own page describes as based on 120 online reviews restated from other sites, and carries zero review bodies, so that figure cannot be verified as an independent review record. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/south-yarmouth-ma/fencing-contractors/cape-cod-fence-co-2/pp) — “Porch: 4.7★ from 120 ratings”
  - [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/south-yarmouth-ma/fencing-contractors/cape-cod-fence-co-2/pp) — “Porch profile for CAPE COD FENCE CO at 1093 Route 28, South Yarmouth MA, linking to capecodfence.com — identity matches on address and domai…”
- The BBB file lists the entity as a sole proprietorship with one employee, managed by Mr. Mark Walsh, at 1093 Route 28 South Yarmouth with a second location in Canton, CT. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/fence-contractors/cape-cod-fence-company-0021-1809) — “BBB profile for Cape Cod Fence Company at 1093 Route 28, South Yarmouth MA (with a second location in Canton, CT): NOT BBB accredited, BBB r…”
- Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://capecodfence.com) — “Cape Cod Fence Co sells, custom-builds and installs wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain-link fencing plus gates, sheds, flagpoles and pool and t…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/fence-contractors/cape-cod-fence-company-0021-1809) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): fencing”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOdlowaDFZVk5SYjNSdE9VYzFRMGhoWDJkbWNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb72ad4109bf25e11!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNvZ0h1YVNRb3RtOUc1Q0hhX2dmcnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had two new fences installed and Cape Cod Fence won the business. They had the best price, the best service and the installations were …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fencing-and-gate-sales-and-construction/cape-cod-fence-company-pfvwus-pf~505207636) — “Services offered (Houzz): wood fence supply and installation, metal fence supply and installation, vinyl fence supply and installation, gate…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Cod%20Fence%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJmQz17i46-4kREV7ymxDUKrc): 4.5★ from 42 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Cod%20Fence%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJmQz17i46-4kREV7ymxDUKrc): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/fence-contractors/cape-cod-fence-company-0021-1809): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/fence-services-of-cape-cod-orleans): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cape-cod-fence-south-yarmouth): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://capecodfence.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fencing-and-gate-sales-and-construction/cape-cod-fence-company-pfvwus-pf~505207636): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fencing-and-gate-sales-and-construction/cape-cod-fence-company-pfvwus-pf~505207636): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.capecod.com/newscenter/davenport-companies-sells-red-jacket-resorts/): 6 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://capecodfence.com/cape-cod-ma/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/south-yarmouth-ma/fencing-contractors/cape-cod-fence-co-2/pp): 4.7★ from 120 ratings
- [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/south-yarmouth-ma/fencing-contractors/cape-cod-fence-co-2/pp): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Cape Cod Fence in South Yarmouth. Very efficient service. I would suggest a spotlight pointing up from the ground for illumination.” — nextdoor.com (2025-05-20) — https://nextdoor.com/p/kmDYGF4jBbsq
- “Have used Cape Cod Fence in Yarmouth for decades. Good people and great service.” — u/capecodchef in r/CapeCod (2023-07-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/14z12hq/fence_question/jrxilmk/
- “other investments by the company such as Thirwood Place senior living, Cape Cod Fence Co, Davenport Realty and others remain and are growing” — capecod.com (2021-11-04) — https://www.capecod.com/newscenter/davenport-companies-sells-red-jacket-resorts/
- “Cape Cod Fence Co. Salesperson Jeff Carr” — capecod.com (2020-09-19) — https://www.capecod.com/newscenter/the-davenport-companies-inducts-four-into-their-15-year-club/
- “CAPE COD FENCE” — thedavenportcompanies.com (2016-06-22) — https://thedavenportcompanies.com/
- “Cape Cod Fence 5-Al16 to seek approval for a fence” — yarmouthpolice.com — https://yarmouthpolice.com/Archive/ViewFile/Item/10173
- “CAPE COD FENCE CO TRUST has had 2 OSHA inspections since Apr 23, 2015, resulting in 8 violations and $4,920 in penalties on record.” — safetyrecord.org — https://safetyrecord.org/company/cape-cod-fence-co-trust-south-yarmouth-ma
- “Cape Cod Fence Co. (agent)” — yarmouth.ma.us — https://www.yarmouth.ma.us/Archive/ViewFile/Item/10214

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Greg Marshall · 2025-07-15**: I had two new fences installed and Cape Cod Fence won the business. They had the best price, the best service and the installations were outstanding! Office personnel are very friendly, supportive and have a since desire to satisfy their customers. The installation staff were hardworking and very ef…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phillip Bainbridge · 2024-09-19**: Excellent work
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michele Carney · 2024-06-29**: I am so very happy with our new fencing! John was a delight to work with. Timely, honest, personable, & with the end result as promised.
I will happily recommend “The Fence Guy”.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Colin Gaughran · 2024-06-10**: Cape Cod Fence Co. Was Amazing!!! The process was quick and easy. The staff is very nice and everyone took great care of us. I would definitely recommend them!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David · 2023-07-28**: I was impressed with the product and service at CC Fence. Karen at the front desk was more than knowlegable. Everything was timely and fairly priced. Despite a small snafu the resolution provided by the owner/manager was swift and generous. Truly 5 star service. I highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aden Reese · 2022-11-11**: I searched all over cape cod for the perfect lamp and post for my front yard. I am so happy I went to cape cod fence.
They had the perfect setup I was searching for. Thank cape cod fence!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ernesto Montenegro · 2022-10-05**: Excelente experiencia de los que trabajan en el área de carpintería
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · R.T. L · 2022-08-18**: I needed a few small parts to fix a storm-damaged outdoor shower.  These were not parts readily available at home improvement stores.  The folks at Cape Cod Fence were polite, listened to what I need, checked their inventory of spare parts, found what I needed, and sold it to me at a reasonable pric…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Madeline Wags · 2021-09-04**: Cape Cod Fence Co. & their amazing employees have been extraordinary!! They responded to my inquiry & any questions I had so fast despite the pressures in the industry right now. Their work is beautiful, their prices were competitive, they were even able to come out a month earlier then expected!! K…

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