Tired of waiting? Same-week estimates and fast, professional installation in Southern Maryland. Family-owned since 1974, 35-person in-house crew.
Our strength test on a live install: the homeowner and our crew climb, kick, and lean on a freshly set vinyl panel. It does not move.
Looking for reviews before you call? Thomas Fence has 200+ five-star reviews and an A+ BBB rating, with named homeowners like Melanie G., Cassandra C., and Steve R. Bowles Fence does not show reviews on its website. Read ours, then book a free estimate.
Want a real number? We give you a free, no-risk written estimate after we measure your yard, with no hidden fees. Bowles Fence offers a free quote too, so get both in writing and compare. Our estimate is free with a 24-hour response.
We're not a corporation, we're your neighbors. Local, family-owned and trusted since 1974. We work Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert every week, so a same-week estimate is easy to book. Bowles Fence is based in Mechanicsville and serves Southern Maryland too.
Worried about being let down? Our answer is simple: one 35-person in-house crew, no subcontractors, and an owner you can reach. The same crew that starts your fence finishes it. If something is not right, you talk to us directly.
| Feature | Thomas Fence | Bowles Fence |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY | ||
| Years in business | Since 1974. 40+ years in Southern Maryland. | Over 40 years (stated). Founding year not stated. |
| Family-owned | Family-owned since 1974. The same family runs it today. | Family owned (stated). |
| Team size | 35 people on staff. Your fence gets a full crew. | Not stated on their website. |
| No subcontractors | No subs. The same crew starts and finishes your job. | Not stated on their website. |
| Licensed and insured | Licensed and insured in Maryland. | Licensed and insured (stated). |
| Local HQ | Local HQ in Bushwood, MD. | Based in Mechanicsville, MD (stated). |
| Service area | Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert. Plus Virginia, North Carolina, and Coastal Carolina. | Southern Maryland, including Waldorf, Hollywood, Lusby, Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Lexington Park, and Clinton (stated). |
| GUARANTEES AND PRICE | ||
| Five-star reviews | 200+ five-star reviews. | No reviews shown on their website. |
| BBB rating | A+ BBB rating. | Not stated on their website. |
| Lifetime warranty | Lifetime warranty on our work. | Warranty not stated on their website. |
| Price match | Price match. We beat any written quote. | Competitive pricing (stated). Price match not stated. |
| No hidden fees | No hidden fees. You get a written proposal up front. | Not stated on their website. |
| Financing | Financing through Wells Fargo and EnerBank, on approved credit. | Financing link provided on their website. |
| SPEED AND SERVICE | ||
| Free estimate | Free no-risk estimate. 24-hour response. | Free quote offered (stated). |
| Same-week estimates | Same-week estimates. | Free quote offered. Turnaround not stated. |
| Permits handled | We pull the permits and handle the prep. | Not stated on their website. |
| Cleanup and walkthrough | We clean up the site and walk it with you at the end. | Not stated on their website. |
| Owner attention | One-to-one attention. You can meet the owner. | Family owned (stated). Owner access not stated. |
| WHAT WE BUILD | ||
| Materials | Wood, vinyl, aluminum and iron, chain link. | Aluminum, chain link, vinyl, composite (stated). |
| Custom design | Custom design built for your yard. | Design consultation offered (stated). |
| Gates and entryways | Gates and entryways too. | Gates and railings (stated). |
| Custom decks | Custom decks. | Not stated on their website. |
| Pool, tennis, commercial | Pool enclosures, tennis courts, and commercial jobs. | Pool, agricultural, commercial, shoreline, and security fencing (stated). |
| Estimate turnaround | Same-week estimates | Free quote offered; turnaround not stated |
| Specialty fencing | Wood, vinyl, aluminum and iron, chain link for homes and yards | Shoreline, agricultural, and security fencing (stated) |
Competitor details taken from https://www.bowlesfence.com/. Thomas Fence details from thomasfenceco.com and the Thomas Fence brand book. Sources checked September 3, 2026.
Our own 35-person crew and trucks on a Southern Maryland install. No subcontractors.
We run a 35-person in-house crew. No subcontractors. The same crew that digs the first post-hole finishes the last board and walks the yard with you. That is how we keep the work consistent.
Bowles Fence describes itself as a family-owned company with quality products and licensed, insured work. Their site does not state a crew size or whether they use subcontractors.
We book same-week estimates in Southern Maryland and give you a written proposal after we measure. Free, no obligation, with a response inside 24 hours.
Bowles offers a free quote. Their website does not state how quickly they schedule an estimate or an install.
Wood, vinyl, aluminum and iron, and chain link. Plus gates and entryways, custom decks, and pool enclosures. We design it for your yard.
Bowles lists aluminum, chain link, vinyl, and composite, along with gates and railings. They also list pool, agricultural, shoreline, and security fencing (stated).
Financing through Wells Fargo and EnerBank, on approved credit. Buy today, pay over time. Our work carries a lifetime warranty.
Bowles provides a financing link on their site. Their site does not state warranty terms.
We work Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert every week. We know the permit offices, the HOAs, and the soil. We pull the permits and handle the prep.
Bowles is based in Mechanicsville and serves Southern Maryland towns including Waldorf, Hollywood, Lusby, Hughesville, Lexington Park, and Clinton (stated).
If you're on the fence about who to get yours from, don't hesitate, you should go with Thomas. Professional from start to finish.
We contacted Thomas Fence Co to install a fence on our new property, and we were not disappointed. Exceptional quality and speed.
Larry and his crew were punctual, courteous, professional, and did an all around great job. Our yard looks amazing now.
Get a free, no-risk written estimate from the same 35-person crew that builds every Thomas Fence job across Southern Maryland.
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200+ five-star reviews. A+ BBB. Family-owned since 1974.
