How to Choose the Best Fence Installation Company
Choosing a fence installation company is a serious consideration. You want a fence that will last you for years to come, a fence that will age gracefully and still contain your pets and kids.
A fence company might seem great on paper, but you want to know if you’ll get a great fence before you write the check.
Here’s how you can find the best fence contractor for the job.
Get Recommendations
Before you call a single contractor or open a Google search, get some recommendations.
Chances are that someone you know has gotten a fence installed. Check with friends, family, even coworkers.
After all, few people can speak to the experience of working with a contractor more directly than someone who’s hired them before. Talk to everyone you know and compile a list.
Keep in mind that everyone has different preferences. One person might love a contractor, someone else might not. Even if your best friend loved a contractor, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will.
That’s why you’re collecting a list–so that you can do your research.
Once you’ve got a list, do your homework. Research each contractor. Check out their services. Read a few testimonials. Find out what they’re good at. Take a look at project photos.
Get Multiple Estimates
Once you’ve found a few contractors that you like, it’s time to get on the phone and get a few estimates.
There are several factors that go into a fencing estimate, including materials, linear feet, special considerations, and the unique layout of your property. It helps to calculate a ballpark of what you think your fence will cost before you call any contractors.
That way, when you get an estimate from each contractor, you can ask them for a rough breakdown of the project cost. For example, is one contractor charging more for materials? Is someone charging you more to install a fence on a hill than someone else?
That way, you’ll get a sense of how each contractor is pricing the project and who’s the best value for the money.
Ask the Right Questions
Once you’ve narrowed the list from there, it’s time to ask your potential fence installation company a few questions.
A few good questions include:
- How long have you been in business?
- Have you handled projects like mine before?
- Will the company pull permits, or is that up to the homeowner?
- Will the company contact your utility company, or is that up to the homeowner?
- How will the company handle any hindrances, such as easements, zoning, or slopes?
- Will the fence’s height vary in the course of its run?
- Are gates and hardware part of the estimated project cost?
- What kind of warranty does the company offer?
Remember, you’re interviewing them to complete a service for you. You want to know what you’re signing up for. Any company worth their salt should be able to answer these questions with style and grace.
And if they can’t? Move on to the next candidate.
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