How to choose a fencing company

If you’re thinking about building a fence at your home, start by getting in touch with a quality fencing specialist. Although building a fence around your property can be a DIY project, some underestimate the time and difficulty involved.

Choosing a fencing company to complete your project will ensure it is built on time and on budget. An experienced contractor will take into account obstructions, the grade of your lot and cover the many types of materials and styles available, and other factors.

Here’s what you should look for in finding a quality fencing company:

EXPERIENCE

The first thing you should do when talking with a potential fence installer is ask about their background. While the length of time they have been in business is certainly a factor, so is the breadth of their experience in the industry.

In other words, you want to make sure their background matches the job you have in mind.

Another related factor is how well the fencing company knows your local market. Most cities have strict regulations that govern the materials, dimensions and locations of where fences are allowed to be installed. A good fencing contractor will have done plenty of jobs in your area and will be familiar with the restrictions and permitting process for your city, if one is required.

Local knowledge can also lead to a better result in the end. The specific soil and climate in many locations can impact what types of fencing work best and how they need to be installed. The depth of posts, for example, can be an important factor in areas where the soil “moves” a lot with the seasons.

INSURANCE

As with any contractor who will be working on your property, it’s important to ask what type of insurance coverage the fencing company carries.

Typical homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover injuries that occur to contractors working on your home. The fencing company should carry their own liability policy to protect you from any accidents that might happen while constructing the fence on your property.

QUALITY OF WORK

The most important thing to consider is the quality of work you can expect to get.

You can judge some of this on your own by looking for examples of their work in your area — par

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ticularly fences that are several years old so you can see how they hold up after receiving a lot of wear and weathering.

Ask the company for testimonials and the addresses of some fences that you can see and check out in person. Seeing their work with your own eyes will tell you a lot about what you can expect from them on your own property.

Also make sure you ask about what kind of warranty coverage their fences come with. Some companies that make the materials, such as vinyl fences, will cover those materials for a lifetime if they are installed correctly. And the people who install your fence should be able to provide a guarantee of their work for a certain period of time, too.

REPAIRS

Finally, make sure you understand the process for undertaking any repairs that might be required on your fence. If you’ve already got an older fence in place, you should be able to get a quote for repairing it or replacing a portion of it, depending on your budget.

And if you’re having a new fence installed, get a clear understanding of how any repairs or adjustments will be handled going forward. It’s not

uncommon for gates to need a little adjustment, for example, as they settle and are exposed to the elements in the coming months, and good fencing companies will do those little repairs for free if they’re needed for a certain period of time.

In the end, you should choose a fencing company that makes you feel comfortable as a homeowner. The best ones will have lots of positive recommendations and good-looking examples of their work all over town. Shop around for the company that has the best reputation in your area and provides top-notch customer service.

Every time you enjoy the privacy and beauty of your new fence, you’ll be glad you did.

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