--- title: "Ives Fence LLC" description: "Ives Fence LLC builds deer and dog fences, by its own site's account, and it carries a 5-star Google rating from 42 ratings. The company says it meets cust" doc_version: "2026-10-31" last_updated: "2026-10-31" --- # Ives Fence LLC **Trade:** Fencing · **Address:** 27 Front St, Winchester Center, CT 06098 · **Phone:** (860) 866-6387 · **Website:** http://www.ivesfence.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 36 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 13 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Ives Fence LLC builds deer and dog fences, by its own site's account, and it carries a 5-star Google rating from 42 ratings. The company says it meets customers at their property to assess each project and that it has been in business 20 years; its site lists a service area that includes Litchfield, Fairfield and Middlesex along with towns from Salisbury to Greenwich and Old Lyme. A 2026 customer said Ives Fence installed a deer fence around a large in-ground pool to keep deer from destroying the pool cover. A 2026 customer said a fence went in around a pond with 2 gates and the install was completed fast. A 2026 customer whose dog, Clover, kept escaping said the team checked every section of the fence and installed extensions that reach down to the ground, curve inward and are secured with stakes. A 2026 customer said a tree damaged part of a newly installed fence, an installer replaced that area the next morning, and Josh charged nothing. A 2026 customer said the company owner, Josh, walked through the project with them and his crew on the first day. A 2026 customer said Josh and his team removed and reinstalled portions of a fence around the perimeter of a 5 acre property twice daily during a wedding weekend. The work reaches past Connecticut. A 2026 customer said Josh, Carl and the team made the long trip from Connecticut to Boston for the planning and the installation. A 2024 customer in northeastern Massachusetts said their deer fence took over 300 feet of fence and four gates, and three days to install. In a 2023 review written for the Kelsey Arboretum in Boxford, MA, the reviewer described deer fence repair, an extension and a new gate that were completed ahead of schedule. A 2022 customer said Josh and two workers replaced a vegetable-garden fence that porcupines had bitten through, stabilized old cedar posts, added a new gate and took the old fence away. A 2022 customer said the quote was 3,000 less than others. Its Connecticut home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0705257, is active on the state registry, held by IVES FENCE LLC. **Strengths:** - Deer fence installs — a 2026 customer described one around an in-ground pool - Dog escape fix — a 2026 customer said the team checked every fence section - No-charge repair — a 2026 customer said a tree-damaged section was replaced free - Long-distance install — a 2024 Massachusetts customer said the job took three days - Active HIC registration — HIC.0705257 is active on the Connecticut registry ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 5-star Google rating from 42 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ives%20Fence%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ9wPbU_AL54kRR61SWzMqKbo) — “Google: 5★ from 42 ratings” - Connecticut home improvement contractor registration HIC.0705257 is active on the state registry, held by IVES FENCE LLC _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0705257 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: IVES FENCE LLC” - Describes itself as assessing deer and dog fence projects at the customer's property and says it has 20 years in business _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.ivesfence.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): During the consultation process, we will meet with you at your property to assess the specific details of y…” - [Official Website](http://www.ivesfence.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business” - A 2026 customer said Ives Fence installed a deer fence around a large in-ground pool _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkeWIzUm9iM00zV2toSVNVeDNiSFpYZGt0RFNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldyb3Rob3M3WkhISUx3bHZXdktDSEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ives Fence installed a deer fence around our large in ground pool to keep the deer from destroying our pool cover. They did a great job. …” - A 2026 customer said the team installed ground-level, inward-curving extensions to stop a dog escaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKc09VNHpha0puU1hJeldsODFTbGx6UjFCMmIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJsOU4zakJnSXIzWl81SllzR1B2b0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work your team did to secure my fence and keep Clover from escaping. I had previously…” - A 2026 customer said a tree-damaged section of a new fence was replaced the next morning at no charge _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSVE5tSlpTV3h1ZEdwdE4zSXliMGR3V0hKa1gzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRTNmJZSWxudGptN3Iyb0dwWHJkX3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ This is a follow up on my prior review. Customer service is awesome and if I could give them more than five stars I would! About a month…” - A 2026 customer said Josh and his team removed and reinstalled fence portions twice daily during a wedding weekend _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKallsUnZaVXMxTWxBMlNscFhlRUZ5Y0V3MldsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJjYlRvZUs1MlA2SlpXeEFycEw2WlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Highly recommend Ives Fence! Excellent workmanship, superior communication skills, professional staff. The fence they installed on the pe…” - A 2024 customer in northeastern Massachusetts said a deer fence of over 300 feet with four gates took three days to install _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ3FEMmpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgqD2jAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My wife and I could not be more pleased with the job Josh and his crew did installing our deer fence. We needed over 300 feet of fence an…” - A 2023 review for the Kelsey Arboretum in Boxford, MA described deer fence repair, an extension and a new gate _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCNnBHQjl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB6pGB9wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Recently, the Kelsey Arboretum in Boxford MA badly needed deer fence repair, extension and a new gate. Josh, involved in the original ins…” - A 2022 customer said Josh and two workers replaced a vegetable-garden fence and added a new gate _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cjVEVVBREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDur5DUPQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josh of Ives fence and two very nice young men who work for him installed a new fence around my vegetable garden to help keep out the por…” - Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkVmQyc3RUR1V0Y2xKQlQzaHRNMUZrVmpSclEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdVd2stTGUtclJBT3htM1FkVjRrQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great job. Installed the fence around the pond with 2 gates. Completed the install fast and it looks great.” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkeWIzUm9iM00zV2toSVNVeDNiSFpYZGt0RFNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldyb3Rob3M3WkhISUx3bHZXdktDSEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ives Fence installed a deer fence around our large in ground pool to keep the deer from destroying our pool cover. They did a great job. …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oZlpVWXhPVGQ0V0dveE16WkJSMWd3UjNoa1NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhfZUYxOTd4WGoxMzZBR1gwR3hkSVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I'd highly recommend Ives Fence as Josh and his team did a fantastic job installing our deer fence. The fencing material is all heavy dut…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cjVEVVBREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xba292a335b52ad47!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDur5DUPQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josh of Ives fence and two very nice young men who work for him installed a new fence around my vegetable garden to help keep out the por…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0705257, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-30, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ives%20Fence%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ9wPbU_AL54kRR61SWzMqKbo): 5.0★ from 42 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ives%20Fence%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ9wPbU_AL54kRR61SWzMqKbo): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.ivesfence.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://theamericanfenceco.com/fence-company-thompsonville/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carolyn Abramson · 2026-10-27**: Ives Fence LLC was wonderful to deal with! Their preliminary upfront work to develop their proposal, Once agreed upon, they arrived when they said they would and fulfilled the work like we agreed to. Highly recommend Ives Fence!!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Jordanides · 2026-10-27**: Great job. Installed the fence around the pond with 2 gates. Completed the install fast and it looks great. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Debra C · 2026-10-26**: Ives Fence installed a deer fence around our large in ground pool to keep the deer from destroying our pool cover. They did a great job. From the initial site visit estimate by Carl to the final installation it was done professionally and quickly. Ives Fence has me as a customer for life. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · ben l · 2026-10-26**: I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work your team did to secure my fence and keep Clover from escaping. I had previously paid another fence company about the same amount to address this problem, but the difference in the thoroughness and quality of the work was substantial. Their cr… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deborah Manasse · 2026-10-25**: My dog and I both love this play area. She is secure, can't go under or over. The fence is non obtrusive in the yard and we have a large gate so we can mow. Within 2 weeks of contact my fence was in in a day and one half. 2026 I recently enlarged the dog fence. Dog.loves it and.has more roo… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gytis Gavelis · 2026-09-04**: This is a follow up on my prior review. Customer service is awesome and if I could give them more than five stars I would! About a month to six weeks after the fence was installed a tree came down and damaged part of the fence. I contacted Josh by email to ask him about the best way to fix the dama… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · EJ O · 2026-08-18**: Highly recommend Ives Fence! Excellent workmanship, superior communication skills, professional staff. The fence they installed on the perimeter of our 5 acre property has been flawless and withstood all manner of weather and critters. Josh and his team went above and beyond to help us secure our pr… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diane Baillargeon · 2026-07-11**: Installed a 1000 linera foot fence with great skill and professionalism. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kirk Sanford · 2026-07-08**: We found Ives Fence through a Google search. They provided exactly what we were looking for. We scheduled a visit with Carl to go over the basic design, review the product, and put together an estimate. Josh and his team completed the entire project in one day. They did a phenomenal job with everyth… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Miller · 2026-06-17**: I'd highly recommend Ives Fence as Josh and his team did a fantastic job installing our deer fence. The fencing material is all heavy duty material--from the steel poles to the PVC coated steel wire. The smaller grid size at the bottom of the fence is also another nice feature of this fence. Lastly,… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-31T13:49:09.574Z. 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