{"id":270,"date":"2019-08-18T19:21:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T19:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spfence.net\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2019-07-29T00:02:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T00:02:57","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-fence-installation-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spfence.net\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-fence-installation-company\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Fence Installation Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how you can find the best fence contractor for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you call a single contractor or open a Google search, get some recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are that someone you know has gotten a fence installed. Check with friends, family, even coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why you’re collecting a list–so that you can do your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve got a list, do your homework. Research each contractor. Check out their services. Read a few testimonials<\/a>. Find out what they’re good at. Take a look at project photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Multiple Estimates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve found a few contractors that you like, it’s time to get on the phone and get a few estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that go into a fencing estimate<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, you’ll get a sense of how each contractor is pricing the project and who’s the best value for the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask the Right Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve narrowed the list from there, it’s time to ask your potential fence installation company a few questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few good questions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n