Sentry Fence & Iron Co
Local business · 14 Spring St, Peabody, MA 01960, USA
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- A+ BBB rating
- 1 review in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 1 customer photoOf completed work
Highlights
- Installer communication — June review praises named installers walking through questions
- Consistent multi-year praise — reviews across four sources since 2022 echo the same courtesy
- BBB grade A+ — despite not being an accredited BBB business
- Trade association member — belongs to the American Fence Association
- Thin review volume — just 16 Google ratings after decades in business
- Years-in-business mismatch — site says 55 years, BBB dates it to 1985
Sentry Fence & Iron Co is a Peabody shop that's been putting up vinyl, cedar, chain link, and wrought-iron fences across Essex and Middlesex County yards for a long time. The company's own site says over 55 years; the Better Business Bureau's file traces the sole proprietorship to a 1985 start under owner Jim Marconi, which is closer to 41 years. Either way, this isn't a new operation — it's a small, owner-run fence company that's been at it longer than most of its customers have owned their homes. What the most recent review on record captures is how the installers handle the job itself: a homeowner who had iron and cedar fencing put in this June singled out installers John and Gary by name for walking through every question as it came up and explaining the work along the way. That tracks with the shop's broader history — reviews stretching back to 2022 across four different sources tell a consistent story of courteous, responsive crews, and Google currently puts the business at 4.4 stars from 16 ratings. The Better Business Bureau gives it an A+ letter grade, though it isn't a BBB-accredited business — a status many small contractors simply haven't applied for rather than a mark against them. It's also listed as a member of the American Fence Association. One thing worth asking about directly before booking: the site's "over 55 years" doesn't line up with the BBB's 1985 start date, a gap of roughly a decade and a half. And with only 16 Google ratings and a handful of written reviews on file for a company that old, it's worth asking for a couple of recent, nearby references — especially for a larger commercial or ornamental ironwork job rather than a standard residential fence line. For a vinyl, cedar, or iron fence install in the North Shore area, the record so far points to a crew that communicates clearly and finishes what it starts — just get the founding story straightened out and see a recent job in person before signing anything.
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- 5.0Jun 5, 2026
We just had iron and cedar fencing installed and can be more pleased with the outcome, the installers John and Gary were very professional and know their work. Everything was explained and if I had questions they were addressed immediately. We couldn't be happier and glad we chose the right company to do the job!
— carol colellaView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Oct 17, 2025
Sentry Fence just replaced our old chain link fence with a black decorative iron fence. . . Phenomenal work done by all! Highly recommend this company. Very professional, answered all questions, flexible and positive, AND amazing to work with. BEST OF THE BEST!
— Paula LupoView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jul 18, 2025
Crew showed today on time to tear down my old wood fence and install a new vinyl fence, did an excellent job with the installation, was available for any questions that I had and a nice job cleaning up when the job was complete. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to have a fence installed.
— Maryann OSheaView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Mar 27, 2025
Outstanding Service from Start to Finish! Sentry Fence provided excellent service from the very first point of contact until the job was completed. They were prompt in returning my call and quickly scheduled a time to come out for a quote. Their pricing was reasonable and in line with the other two estimates we received. We ultimately chose Sentry Fence not only because of their strong reputation and local roots, but also because they custom-build all their panels, either at their warehouse or directly on-site. This level of craftsmanship really set them apart. The installers were professional, hardworking, and punctual. They did an outstanding job, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend Sentry Fence to anyone looking for quality workmanship and great service!
— Wendy ThomasView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Mar 20, 2025
I had Sentry install my vinyl fence a few years ago. They have been and are incredible to work with. We made some adjustments during installation that was done seamlessly. I asked for some help on maintenance and they were out here the same day. Jim is top notch in quality and responsiveness. I could not give a higher recommendation for Sentry.
— Mark CollinsView on Google Reviews ↗
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