# J.C. Fence Company

**Trade:** Fencing · **Address:** 301 N Main St, Middleton, MA 01949, USA · **Phone:** (978) 681-0021 · **Website:** https://www.jcfencenorthshore.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 70 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 14 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

J.C. Fence Company, out of Middleton, is a fence installer with an unusually deep and consistent record — 70 reviews on file, every one of them five stars, spanning wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link and split-rail work across the North Shore. The name that recurs almost as often as the company's own is the crew's: Matt, Jon, Rob, Anthony, Bryce, Colby, Bob — reviewers name their installer specifically, again and again, the kind of detail that's hard to fake.

The pattern that holds across years is a company that shows up prepared and communicates through the whole job. One recent review described being kept updated at every step while a two-day install handled an oddly shaped yard and a tricky gate placement. Reviewers repeatedly say pricing came in lower than competing quotes — a 2024 review cites a quote "slightly lower than two other companies," and another from 2024 says the same after collecting three bids. And the company takes on the awkward jobs: a 2025 review describes JC Fence fixing a broken gate latch, resetting posts, and replacing missing pieces after two other companies turned the job down for not being a "full job".

The track record runs deep rather than just wide. In a 2022 review, a returning customer described JC Fence replacing a fence the company had installed 25 years earlier. In a 2024 review, another customer described using them "several times now" for fencing across two properties. Response time on urgent jobs comes up too: a 2025 review describes a car crashing through a fence and JC Fence repairing it within a week, and a review from late 2025 describes an emergency dog-fence request that got underway within about a week and a half.

Beyond fencing, the company also runs a separate snow-plowing division — several reviews from early 2026 describe reliable, proactively-communicated winter plowing, including for a household that needed a driver out the door at 4am.

There's nothing negative in the written record to weigh against any of this. For a fence job on the North Shore — a straightforward install, an odd-shaped yard, or an emergency repair — the pattern across dozens of reviews and several years points the same direction: competitive pricing, real communication, and crews who finish what they start.

**Strengths:**
- Clear communication — kept updated through quoting and installation
- Competitive pricing — reviewers cite quotes below competing bids
- Handles tough jobs — took repairs other companies turned down
- Fast repairs — fixed a car-damaged fence within a week
- Long-term repeat customers — one relationship spans 25 years

## Claims & citations

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

- Reviewers across years describe clear, proactive communication from quote through installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjM2EyRXlUVWhCWkRNd2IycFJPVWhsTm05UWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkc3a2EyTUhBZDMwb2pROUhlNm9Qc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Couldn't recommend JC Fence more! They were very communicative (particularly Jaanika in the office), and kept me updated every step of th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sTk0waHhTV1ZtVVVaWmNFeEZZVll6VmxkTmNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlNM0hxSWVmUUZZcExFYVYzVldNclE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great communication and easy to work with making changes required from our historic commission. Fence looks great, would definitely recom…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKak1uQlZkVzFhYzFBMVVEUjRhbXBhVUhVdGVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJjMnBVdW1ac1A1UDR4ampaUHUteEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I spent a good deal of time and effort selecting a fence company for this project. We went with JC Fence based on the initial walkthrough…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aTWVXcHJWVlZ5VFVSNlNrWlZablJtVkdwWGNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZMeWprVVVyTUR6SkZVZnRmVGpXcnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JC Fence was very professional from the start. The initial proposal by Colby was very detailed and complete. Pricing was reasonable. The …”
- Multiple reviewers report pricing that came in lower than competing quotes _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3bkxualpREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC7nLnjZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This team was professional, experienced and timely from the moment I had reached out all the way to them putting the final touches on the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNybFplcl9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrlZer_QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From first call to final billing, JC Fence provided exemplary customer service and professional expertise. AND their quote came in slight…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNEpHZUJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT4JGeBQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very helpful at time of site visit and estimate, quote was much lower than another company, work done quickly and very well. Fence looks …”
- Took on a repair job — broken gate latch, posts, missing pieces — that two other companies had turned down _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOTF81UG04eXRhMVNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENL_5Pm8yta1Sg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend this company! I had a few issues with my fence including a broken gate latch, some posts that needed to be reset, and so…”
- Repaired a fence within a week after a car crashed through it _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURncjhIOVVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDgr8H9UQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A car drove thru fence and JC Fence came out within a week of my call and repaired fence perfectly 👍👍”
- Replaced a fence the company had installed 25 years earlier for a returning customer _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtOS1IWU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm9-HYOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These folks are great. Had 130' of fence installed during winter (Jan '22), and they did a great job. Fence is straight & level, and look…”
- Runs a separate JC Fence Snow Division doing winter plowing for repeat customers _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oNGFscHNiVWhIZEdsb1VUWTJObUUzTlVKNloxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnh4alpsbUhHdGloUTY2NmE3NUJ6Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JC Fence Snow did a great job plowing for us this year and were able to handle the large amount of snow we got this year. Colby was also …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oU2VWbGhTa2x6V1hWcVdVUkRNRTVIT0VSVFptYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhSeVlhSklzWXVqWURDME5HOERTZmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had JC Fence Snow Division plow our driveway the last two winters and they are exceptional! My husband often leaves for work at 4am du…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjMVZWSTFjVGxHTTNsSVZqQjRPRE0zV0RoSVVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkc1VVI1cTlGM3lIVjB4ODM3WDhIUUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company did a great job plowing my residence this winter. I really appreciate that they contacted me by email prior to every storm t…”
- BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/middleton/profile/fence-sales/jc-fence-company-inc-0021-185662) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Vinyl fence installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xORWNHaFRhMlpwVFU0MVExVmxSMGxEZUhoMldGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNEcGhTa2ZpTU41Q1VlR0lDeHh2WFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had about 100 feet of vinyl fence and a gate installed. The estimator, Matt, did a great job of explaining their process, options they…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRb2QzU1BBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQod3SPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Anthony and Bryce did a bang up job on my new white vinyl fence. They removed my old raggedy 3ft chain link fence and updated it to the w…”
- Wood fence and stockade installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkMEtqWlpREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICd0KjZZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We highly recommend JC Fence Company to anyone who wants a quality fence installation.
Last October after a complete exterior house renov…”
- Aluminum fence and railing installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjM2EyRXlUVWhCWkRNd2IycFJPVWhsTm05UWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkc3a2EyTUhBZDMwb2pROUhlNm9Qc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Couldn't recommend JC Fence more! They were very communicative (particularly Jaanika in the office), and kept me updated every step of th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUdHBDUFVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTtpCPUg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What an amazing experience! J.C. Fence was not only professional but extremely friendly and did a perfect job on our aluminum fence aroun…”
- Split rail fence installation _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyN3NLbm1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDr7sKnmgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We love our split rail fence. JC Fence Co was very easy to work with, fair on pricing, and willing to make last minute changes to our pla…”
- Gate installation and repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xORWNHaFRhMlpwVFU0MVExVmxSMGxEZUhoMldGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNEcGhTa2ZpTU41Q1VlR0lDeHh2WFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had about 100 feet of vinyl fence and a gate installed. The estimator, Matt, did a great job of explaining their process, options they…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOTF81UG04eXRhMVNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENL_5Pm8yta1Sg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend this company! I had a few issues with my fence including a broken gate latch, some posts that needed to be reset, and so…”
- Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjM2EyRXlUVWhCWkRNd2IycFJPVWhsTm05UWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkc3a2EyTUhBZDMwb2pROUhlNm9Qc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Couldn't recommend JC Fence more! They were very communicative (particularly Jaanika in the office), and kept me updated every step of th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xORWNHaFRhMlpwVFU0MVExVmxSMGxEZUhoMldGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNEcGhTa2ZpTU41Q1VlR0lDeHh2WFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had about 100 feet of vinyl fence and a gate installed. The estimator, Matt, did a great job of explaining their process, options they…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SeFdqbGxjWHBYY2xsVU0zTjFhVkJXY2twSlVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRxWjllcXpXcllUM3N1aVBWckpJUVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Hired J.C. Fence to replace a fence in my side yard and was very satisfied with the job they did.  What impressed me the most was that I …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wU2JIRjZkV1owV1d4bFdWOVVUbkJCYjJ4RFNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpSbHF6dWZ0WWxlWV9UTnBBb2xDSWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a very quirky fence install (large yard, chickens, dogs, existing barn gates rehung, three types of fencing) and JC Fence did a gr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRb2QzU1BBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQod3SPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Anthony and Bryce did a bang up job on my new white vinyl fence. They removed my old raggedy 3ft chain link fence and updated it to the w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyN3NLbm1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDr7sKnmgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We love our split rail fence. JC Fence Co was very easy to work with, fair on pricing, and willing to make last minute changes to our pla…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkMEtqWlpREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4e046c400f3330!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICd0KjZZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We highly recommend JC Fence Company to anyone who wants a quality fence installation.
Last October after a complete exterior house renov…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## 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=J.C.%20Fence%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJqfbSKAEP44kRMDMPQGwETrs): 5.0★ from 102 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.C.%20Fence%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJqfbSKAEP44kRMDMPQGwETrs): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/middleton/profile/fence-sales/jc-fence-company-inc-0021-185662): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/j-c-fence-middleton-2): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.jcfencenorthshore.com): 54 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.jcfencenorthshore.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

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

- “J.C. Fence is great. They do great work and their prices are more than fair. I use them a couple of times a year.” — u/pleasedtoseedetrees in r/SalemMA (2025-02-15) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1ipzw4r/any_fence_companies_you_recommend/mcw1bji/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Samantha Devenport · 2026-05-05**: Couldn't recommend JC Fence more! They were very communicative (particularly Jaanika in the office), and kept me updated every step of the way. The crew was able to get my fence put up in just two days and did great work. I have a very oddly shaped back yard that required a unique fence set up and a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lynn Gentry · 2026-04-22**: Absolutely, love my new fence from j. C Finn great people great price, and I love my fence.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aaron Wilker · 2026-04-21**: We had about 100 feet of vinyl fence and a gate installed. The estimator, Matt, did a great job of explaining their process, options they had and their thoughts on what to do to meet our needs. They were out the next week to do the fence. The team was really friendly, efficient, and it took them les…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ronald Shaw · 2026-04-18**: Hired J.C. Fence to replace a fence in my side yard and was very satisfied with the job they did.  What impressed me the most was that I asked if they could install a new mailbox on my fence and they did so without question.  I also noticed a small gap in the fence when looking at it from my neighbo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Hecht · 2026-04-10**: Great communication and easy to work with making changes required from our historic commission. Fence looks great, would definitely recommend working with JC.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Lomonte · 2026-04-02**: Prompt and detail oriented
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jose Cortez · 2026-04-02**: I spent a good deal of time and effort selecting a fence company for this project. We went with JC Fence based on the initial walkthrough with Matt and some back and forth questions on details and options. The questions Matt asked confirmed the level of expertise and awareness of nuances I was looki…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Hansen · 2026-03-31**: The fence work that we requested was very well done and in a timely manner.  Everything from talking about the project, quoting it, a personal visit to assure that everyone visualizes the project the same way and then finally the installation itself were top notch.  Feel confident working with J.C. …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marianna Hamilton · 2026-03-28**: JC Fence Snow did a great job plowing for us this year and were able to handle the large amount of snow we got this year. Colby was also fantastic with communication, especially with the borderline snowfalls we had if we didn’t want to get plowed. We’re looking forward to working with them again nex…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachael DiLiegro · 2026-03-28**: We had JC Fence Snow Division plow our driveway the last two winters and they are exceptional! My husband often leaves for work at 4am during the week and he has never had an issue getting out due to JC Fences timely and prompt attention to plowing. They are very reliable, professional and we will c…

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