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    Business ProfileforAmerica's Back Yard, Inc.

    Fence Contractors
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    America's Backyard has requested that before filing a BBB complaint, consumers contact Jim Keefe at [email protected] or 815-834-1200.

    Please understand that you can file a complaint with the BBB now or at any time during this process. It is our hope that America's Backyard will resolve the matter for you in an expedient manner.

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.24/5stars

    Average of 25 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    7 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 1/1/2015

    Years in Business: 25

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    America's Backyard specializes in Cedar, Aluminum, and Vinyl fencing. 

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1909 S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433-9537
    BBB File Opened:
    10/7/1999
    Years in Business:
    25
    Business Started:
    2/10/1999
    Business Started Locally:
    2/10/1999
    Business Incorporated:
    2/10/1999
    Accredited Since:
    1/1/2015
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Mr. James Keefe, Owner
    • Ms. Chris Madia, Office Manager
    • Ms. Courtney Keefe, Marketing Director
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. James Keefe, Owner
    • Ms. Chris Madia, Office Manager
    • Ms. Courtney Keefe, Marketing Director

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Chris Madia, Office Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (815) 834-1589
      Other Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Customer Complaints

    7 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    10/22/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I purchased a new fence form *******'s Back Yard in June 2023. I authorized payment on June 7th. They came out to finish towards the end of June. When they were almost done I called and got ********************* and complained about scratched/damages fence panels and improper screws used. I also complained about gate lock not being the one advertised and I wasn't given an option for gate latch. July 10th I authorized and filled out a service form for them to come out and finish but also take care of the items mentioned. My wife got a call from supposedly the owner (I don't have a name) to talk about the fence. She let him know the issues. They eventually came out to finish but did not address all my issues. They installed the right screws and fixed the off centered fence. There was still scratched and gouged panels. They didn't address gate lock. And there were new issues. Driveway gate posts were black and not advertised as black. More scratched panels and driveway gate latch post was crushed. Driveway gate screws were already rusted after three days. July 23rd I sent a long email back describing issues and also stated there is language barrier with the crew and I felt that If I spoke with a project manager that understood my complaints they can alleviate them. I never talked to any manager but they came out July 29th to finish. They covered posts with sleeves to color match. They painted over rusted screws. And they did not fix or replace any scratched/gouged panels or the crushed gate post. Reached out July 31st to ***** again. Received a phone call. Emailed again with issues and requested to talk to a manager again. I had a flood in my other home to take care of in the meantime but never heard back. Was going to file BBB complaint but it says to call ********************* first. Called and asked for him and left a message. ***** intercepted message and called me back. She said she would have him call me. Haven't heard since and it is 10/22/23.
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    Customer Reviews

    25 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Tracey H

    5 stars

    04/16/2024

    We're so happy with our new fence! The crew showed up on time, did a fantastic job and all in one day. Highly recommend them to anyone!

    America's Back Yard, Inc. Response

    04/17/2024

    Thank you ******! Please let us know if you need anything going forward!

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