Consider the following when selecting your fencing contractor.
Fences are useful for many reasons. They provide us with a barrier to stop out pets and children from wandering off. They can be used for privacy. Sometimes, fences serve to raise the aesthetic appeal of our home. In short, fences serve a variety of purposes and can be useful for any home. But choosing the right contractor is to install your fence isn’t easy. There are precautions you can take to make your decision easier, though. Consider the following when selecting your fencing contractor.
In-Person Estimates
A good fencing contractor will visit your landscape and give you a free estimate. Don’t work with companies that try giving estimates over the phone without seeing your property ahead of time. The estimator is the first view you get of whichever company you are debating for hire. This person should be friendly and knowledgeable.
What Material Should Be Used
Make sure that your work proposal leaves no stone unturned. This includes what type of fence or gate you’re installing and what materials from which that fence or gate will be formed. Be careful around any fencing contractor who offers significantly lower prices than other proposals you’ve seen.
See Past Projects
Seeing projects a fencing contractor has done in the past may be of best interest to you. Some contractors might even offer addresses of their past projects. This lets you see how well a company has performed before, which is especially useful if you are having trouble visualizing how a fence will look on your property after it has been installed. Don’t be afraid to ask a fencing contractor if they have a project portfolio that you can look at before deciding if they are the company for you.
Years in Business
Pick a fencing contractor who has been in the fencing industry for no fewer than two years. Companies that have been in business longer have a better chance of producing the results you want rather than going with a brand new company who may not have the experience to give you a top-quality fencing installation yet.
Warranties/Insurance
When looking at a fencing contractor, ask about their warranties. You want to look at companies that will honor manufacturers’ warranties for any defects. All contractors should carry personal liability insurance as well as worker’s compensation insurance. Don’t conduct business with companies that don’t have the right insurance. If you do, you could be held accountable for injuries and damages that take place on your premises.
Let Hercules Fence Help Set Up The Perfect Fence For You
Hercules Fence takes pride in being experts in residential, commercial, and high-security fencing. We have been serving our clients since 1955 with only the most knowledgeable of staff. Our staff is ready to serve you from Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan area. Our branch offices are in Manassas, Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia, and Maryland.
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