WaukeganFencing Contractors

89Kresidents
$60,000-$74,999median income
7ZIP codes
1 verified

Waukegan's 89,076 residents, with median incomes of $60,000-$74,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.

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Midtown Home Improvements · 4.6★ on Google

2 fencing contractors serving Waukegan·1 government record-verified·Insurance cross-checked

The Waukegan Home Improvement Market

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89,076
Metro area population
$60,000-$74,999
Median household income
$3,000 or More
Median annual property tax
7
ZIP codes covered
Chicago Metro
Metro statistical area

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IL · Verified Contractors

Top Verified Fence Installation in Waukegan, IL

Ranked by verification strength. State record & coverage status is labeled by source: state database, insurance records, or contractor website.

  1. Midtown Home Improvements

    ABP Human VerifiedLicense
    ABP Human VerifiedInsurance
    4.6 out of 5 stars,4.6· 508 Google reviews
    36+ Years in Business
    BBB Accredited · A+
    Wood Dale, IL

    License confirmed active against state records.

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  2. Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago

    AI Evidence FoundLicense
    AI Evidence FoundInsurance
    4.8 out of 5 stars,4.8· 248 Google reviews
    Warranty Offered
    Waukegan, IL

    AI detected license evidence on contractor website.

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