# Shields Fence

**Trade:** Fencing · **Address:** 376 Weld St, Boston, MA 02132, USA · **Phone:** (857) 353-6244 · **Website:** http://www.shieldsfence.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Shields Fence is a West Roxbury, family-run outfit built around one thing: fences, done by Jake Shields himself on most jobs. The reviews aren't the generic five-star kind — they describe judgment calls. In a 2024 review, one customer said Jake saved them money by replacing only the rotted posts on an existing cedar fence rather than tearing the whole thing out, leaving a sturdier fence built from a mix of old and new materials.

That kind of specific, work-based praise runs through the record. A 2024 review describes a storm-damaged fence section repaired quickly, coordinated entirely by text because the homeowner couldn't easily take calls. Another customer, writing in 2024, had hired Jake three separate times across two different homes. Reviews spanning 2019 to today, across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor, put the business between 4.8 and 5.0 stars, and reviewers keep naming both Jake and Allyson, who handles the office side.

The one rough patch on record is early: a 2018 review, from when the business was newly independent, described a slow start and some administrative flaws — though the reviewer still called the finished work excellent and fairly priced.

Sources don't agree on how long Shields Fence has operated: its BBB profile lists a 2019 start (about 7 years), Angi's own highlights block says 9 years, and the company's website claims over 20 years in the fencing industry.

A solid pick for a fence repair or replacement, especially if preserving what's salvageable matters — worth asking directly which tenure figure is accurate before assuming decades of history.

**Strengths:**
- Existing fence conservation — saves usable materials instead of full replacement
- Responsiveness — reachable by text, quick to communicate
- Owner-run — Jake and Allyson named directly across many reviews

**Concerns:**
- Early scheduling — a 2018 review noted a slow start and administrative gaps

**Where sources disagree:**
- Sources disagree on tenure — BBB lists a 2019 start (about 7 years), Angi's highlights show 9 years, and the company website claims over 20 years in the fencing industry

## Claims & citations

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

- A 2024 review describes saving most of an existing cedar fence by replacing only necessary posts _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6bGNhdVB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzlcauPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jake is a RARE FIND! His work is exceptional and rivaled only by his extensive knowledge of all matters of fence! As mentioned, he is a r…”
- A 2024 review describes a quick, text-coordinated repair of storm damage _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNObXB1bWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICNmpumdQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jake was fantastic and repaired a small section of our fence damaged in a storm. He was quick to communicate and was able to coordinate w…”
- A customer writing in 2024 describes hiring Jake three separate times across two homes _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5N1pUZGlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC97ZTdiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve hired Jake three separate times to help repair and replace parts of our fence at two different homes. While the quality of his work …”
- A 2018 review described a slow start and administrative flaws when the business was newly independent _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ShieldsFence.77668162.html) — “5★ Although it took a little while for him to actually come and do the work I found out that he is just starting his business on his own and…”
- BBB grade A+, categorized as Fence Contractors _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-roxbury/profile/fence-contractors/shields-fence-0021-493387) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-roxbury/profile/fence-contractors/shields-fence-0021-493387) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Fence Contractors”
- Fence repair and installation, including cedar and vinyl _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6bGNhdVB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzlcauPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jake is a RARE FIND! His work is exceptional and rivaled only by his extensive knowledge of all matters of fence! As mentioned, he is a r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeU5Lb3lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGyNKoyAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are very happy with our Shields Fence experience. Jake replaced our ugly chainlink fence with a beautiful vinyl one. He was quick to v…”
- Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6bGNhdVB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzlcauPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jake is a RARE FIND! His work is exceptional and rivaled only by his extensive knowledge of all matters of fence! As mentioned, he is a r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5N1pUZGlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79dfc4f1aa300b86!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC97ZTdiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve hired Jake three separate times to help repair and replace parts of our fence at two different homes. While the quality of his work …”

## 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

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/shields-fence-llc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 12 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ShieldsFence.77668162.html): 5.0★ from 12 ratings
- [Official Website](http://www.shieldsfence.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-roxbury/profile/fence-contractors/shields-fence-0021-493387): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shields%20Fence&query_place_id=ChIJN-KnQjmD44kRhgswqvHE33k): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shields%20Fence&query_place_id=ChIJN-KnQjmD44kRhgswqvHE33k): 4.8★ from 26 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sheb Shumar · 2026-01-23**: Jake is great to work with. He’s reliable , fair priced and gets the job done .
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Stanley · 2025-04-12**: I don't know why Jake doesn't have five stars across the board. He showed up exactly when he said he would, did rock-solid work, and charged a fair price--no surprises, no issues. I rarely write reviews but Jake's work warranted it.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deborah Cronin · 2024-06-03**: Jake is a RARE FIND! His work is exceptional and rivaled only by his extensive knowledge of all matters of fence! As mentioned, he is a rare find in a world of fence installers who only want to rip out and replace without concern for the quality of existing fence. Jake saved us bundles by judiciousl…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sam Hundley · 2024-03-08**: I’ve hired Jake three separate times to help repair and replace parts of our fence at two different homes. While the quality of his work top shelf, his communication, knowledge and honesty are what sets him apart from anyone else you’ll hire. If you’re considering going with a big name in the area, …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Meg C · 2024-01-13**: Jake was fantastic and repaired a small section of our fence damaged in a storm. He was quick to communicate and was able to coordinate with me via text. (I am often not able to pick up the phone which makes it difficult to coordinate with many contractors.) He completed the repair quickly and left …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Will Stattman · 2021-10-18**: We are very happy with our Shields Fence experience. Jake replaced our ugly chainlink fence with a beautiful vinyl one. He was quick to visit, provided some great suggestions, and gave us a reasonable quote. Communication was good and installation was done in a very reasonable time. Allyson in the o…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Beth B. · 2019-10-01**: Job was done quickly and efficiently!
- **5/5 · Angi · ANTHONY D. · 2019-05-01**: Provided a very competitive estimate and completed the work as scheduled.
- **5/5 · Angi · Glenn B. · 2019-04-01**: Very quick service Fixed the problem Cost was reasonable Would recommend
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Robert B. · 2019-04-01**: It was an absolute pleasure to do business with both Allyson and Jake . The job was done with the utmost efficiency,competency, and professionalism. Respectfully, Robert Burke

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