When you’re searching for a fencing contractor, it can get a bit confusing and more than a bit overwhelming to find the perfect one. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices and scheduled an appointment for a consultation and estimate, there are a few questions that you need to ask the potential fencing contractor before you sign on the dotted line to have them do the job.
In this blog, we’ll give you a few of those must-ask questions, so you’re prepared when the contractor shows up at your door, so join us.
Do You Have a Portfolio of Your Work?
One of the first questions you should ask is if you can see the contractor’s portfolio of work. Most contractors will have a folder with pictures of completed work that they will be proud to show off to potential clients. This should give you evidence of the range of work the contractor is capable of.
Do You Take Care of All Permits?
You also want to know if the contractor takes care of all the permits needed to install a fence on your property. This is an expensive, complicated process, so you want the contractor to know what building permits are needed, and how to get them, so you don’t have to.
Will You Locate All Utilities?
One of the biggest things a contractor should know is where all the utilities are on your property. For example, you don’t want to dig where there are electricity, water, cable, or natural gas lines under the ground. Ask the potential fencing contractor if they are going to be able to locate all of the utilities before they begin digging to install your fence.
Can You Handle the Grading?
While most homeowners don’t know what grading is, it’s best to find out and ask your contractor about it. If your property slopes in places, then some landscaping work might be needed before the fence can go up. This includes grading. You’ll want to know whether the contractor can handle this, or if you have to hire someone else to take care of the initial landscaping before work can begin.
How Large Is Your Crew?
While most homeowners want to support small businesses, you do need to know how large the crew is that your potential fencing contractor will be working with. You’ll also want to know if the owner or at least a foreman will be on-site during the installation and if they are going to be hiring sub-contractors to get the job done.
Wrap Up
These are just a few of the questions that you should ask any fencing contractor you are considering hiring. Not only will these questions help you make a final decision, but they’ll also keep you safe and secure while the installation is going on. Asking these questions will help you narrow down your choices until you have the perfect contractor for your fence installation needs.
If you’re ready for a consultation on the installation of your fence, contact us today. Representatives are standing by to serve you.