A person buying a fence or gate asks whether the price is shown before a quote request, whether the supplier does the installation, whether servicing is handled later and whether the product is domestic. These decide 50 points out of 100.
piha-aita.fi · Scandkom Oy (PRH 2822896-3), online store for garden fences and fence panels, ScanFen aluminium and wood-composite panels
64.9SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Installation40
Maintenance0
Domestic manufacture0
Basic metrics · 77.8
Digital quality81
Transparency92
Reachability45
AI quality score84
+ A working online shop where fence element and gate prices are shown in euros in the shopping cart without a request for quotation (fence elements about 24-249 euros depending on the model)
Basic metrics: 77.8, rank 1 · no change
– Servicing: The servicing service is not mentioned on the front page, the installation instructions page or in the contact details.
aitakauppa.fi · Kruunuaita Oy (PRH 0750617-8), online shop for fences and gates, aitakauppa.fi
60.0SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Installation0
Maintenance0
Domestic manufacture100
Basic metrics · 56.1
Digital quality63
Transparency66
Reachability8
AI quality score79
+ At the Kruunuaita online shop, the prices of fence models and gates are shown in euros in the shopping cart with no request for quotation (fence elements about 49-101 euros depending on the model)
Basic metrics: 56.1, rank 4 · ▲ 2 places
– Installation: The installation service is not mentioned on the front page, product list, delivery terms or the site's sitemap.
aitatalo.fi · Aitatalo Oy (PRH 3144328-5, formerly Tehoaita Oy), supply and installation of fences and sliding gates
51.5SCORE
Price is shown before the quote50
Installation100
Maintenance60
Domestic manufacture0
Basic metrics · 51.4
Digital quality69
Transparency31
Reachability45
AI quality score62
+ A comprehensive installation service described on its own page, including a household tax deduction calculator for estimating the tax benefit of the installation
Basic metrics: 51.4, rank 5 · ▲ 1 place
– Domestic manufacture: The place of manufacture is not stated on the home page, installation page or maintenance page.
finntiia.fi · Finn-Tiia Oy (PRH 2401314-8), supplier of aluminium fences, gates and railings
45.5SCORE
Price is shown before the quote0
Installation100
Maintenance0
Domestic manufacture100
Basic metrics · 51.0
Digital quality78
Transparency31
Reachability38
AI quality score54
+ Product range clearly divided into fences, gates, railings and other products, with a focus on aluminium
Basic metrics: 51.0, rank 6 · no change
– Maintenance: A maintenance service is not mentioned on the front page or on the most frequently asked questions page, which states only that the products need no other care measures.
QUESTIONCan I see the price of a fence before I request a quote?
Is the price in euros publicly displayed.
Price in euros in the online shop = 100, guide price in a guide = 50, quote request only = 0.
22 p
Installation
QUESTIONCan I order the installation from the same supplier?
The company's own installation service or just installation instructions.
Own installation service = 100, only installation instructions for DIY installers = 40, neither = 0.
10 p
Maintenance
QUESTIONWill the servicing and maintenance later be handled by the same company?
Maintenance agreement or maintenance service.
Service agreement = 100, service without agreement = 60, no service = 0.
8 p
Domestic manufacture
QUESTIONIs the fence made in Finland?
Does the company say it makes the products itself in Finland?
Own manufacturing in Finland = 100, Finnish origin mentioned but manufacturer not named = 50, no mention = 0.
10 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison includes six fence suppliers, of which two sell in an online shop and four ask for a quote request. The scores are based on what the company says on its own pages.
Information not found on the company's pages is marked as missing and gets zero points for that motive. The reason is shown for each company.
Finn-Tiia's website has an invalid https certificate, so the pages were read from the http address.
About this comparison
We scored 6 sellers and manufacturers of garden fences on 21 metrics. The key question: is the price of a fence element visible in euros in the online shop, or is it only revealed on request for a quote?
In buying a garden fence, the price is made up of fence elements, gates, installation and delivery. Some providers sell fence elements directly from a web shop at euro prices, others give a price only as a quote. This comparison measures how openly each provider states the price, material and dimensions, delivery, installation, warranty and the responsible company before contact.
What transparency means in this category
Fence element or per-metre price shown publicly in euros (28), material, dimensions and height stated on the product page (14), the product can be ordered from the web shop via a shopping cart (12), delivery method, costs or time stated (12), installation service or installation guide stated (10), warranty and its length stated (8), business ID (Y-tunnus) or operating company displayed (8), independent review source displayed (8)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Who is on the list? Domestic sellers and manufacturers of garden fences and fence panels that have their own live website and operate as a company. Some sell fence panels directly from the online shop at prices in euros, others give the price only as a quotation. The general ranges of hardware stores (K-Rauta, Bauhaus, Puuilo) are excluded, because this measures operators specialised in fences.
Why does price carry the most weight? The openness of fence procurement comes down to whether the buyer sees the price of the element in euros before contact. Two of the six operators in the comparison sell fence elements from an online shop with public prices, the other four give the price as a quote. Quote-based sales do not make an operator bad, but they move price comparison behind contact, and that is why a public euro price earns the most points. The responsible company of all six has been verified from the trade register.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
The price of a fence panel is often quoted per panel or per running metre. Always compare using the same unit and check whether posts, stands and fixings are included in the price.
The material determines maintenance: wood-composite and aluminium elements do not need painting, whereas wood requires regular treatment.
Quote-based sales does not mean a bad operator, but it moves the price comparison behind making contact. A price in euros in an online store is the most open starting point.
Installation can be a significant part of the total price. Installation work often qualifies for the household deduction, so ask separately for the share of labour and materials.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Measure the distance to be fenced and the height in advance, so you get a comparable price from either an online store or a quotation.
Check delivery costs and delivery time before ordering, as large fence elements are expensive to freight.
Check the length of the warranty and what it covers, especially for the coating and the structure.
Check the selling company's business ID (Y-tunnus) in the trade register. If the page shows only the payment provider's ID, it does not tell you which company is responsible as the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price of a garden fence shown in euros online?
Some providers do. In web shops, fence element prices are shown in euros in the shopping cart. Some suppliers give a price only as a quote, in which case it is revealed after you make contact.
What is the best fence material?
It depends on use. Wood composite and aluminium are almost maintenance-free and long-lasting, while wood is cheaper but requires regular maintenance. It is worth checking the material and dimensions on the product page.
Is installation included in the price of the fence?
Not automatically. Some operators sell only the elements and offer installation separately. Installation work may qualify for the household deduction, so ask for the labour and materials to be itemised.
How are the comparison scores determined?
The scores come from publicly measurable things: whether the price is shown in euros, whether the material and dimensions are stated, whether you can order online, whether delivery, installation and warranty are stated, and whether the responsible company with its business ID (Y-tunnus) is displayed.
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