Monday, January 13, 2014

5 things to consider in hiring a fence contractor,

If you are beginning to think about installing a new fence around your yard this Spring you may be wondering how to choose a contractor,

One great way to start is to ask friends who have gone through the process who they used and how the experience went. At Sterling Fence Inc. 27% of our work comes from referrals from previous customers. Once you have a couple of companies that sound good, have an estimator out. A good estimator will educate you on product and process. You want to feel that you can trust the salesman,  that he is genuine and what he says is accurate and will happen as he states.

In deciding which company you want to hire, check with the Better Business Bureau. See that the companies record is good, that any disputes that may have occured  have been resolved.

You will want to hire a contractor that is licensed and insured. Sterling Fence Inc. is both licensed and insured.  To hire an uninsured contractor is to risk a lawsuit if anyone is hurt while on the job. I was at a gathering of fence contractors a few years ago and found that 20% were not carrying Workman's Comp insurance.

Finally, experience and time in business counts. The difference in experience can make the difference intially and over the life of the fence between having a finished professional look or having the look of a do it yourself project.  Anyone can install a fence, but using a material that will hold up and installing in a way that will look good in 10 years takes experience.

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