You’ve already contracted a reputable fencing contractor, gotten an estimate, and have signed on the dotted line to have a new fence installed on your property. You might think that all you need to do now is sit back, sip your morning coffee, and wait for the work to be done. That’s not quite true.
In reality, you should be preparing your property for the fence to be installed. Not quite sure how to do that? Keep reading to find out.
Clean Your Yard
It’s best to clean up your yard before the contractor gets there to install your fence. Stuff such as lawn furniture, misplaced tools, and children’s toys lying around can hinder the installation process. The more room you give the installation company, the more efficient they can be.
Besides, cleaning your yard stops valuable items from becoming damaged during the installation as well.
Clear Off Your Fence Line
It’s also essential to clear off your fence line. Not only should you get rid of any debris, limbs, rocks, or other fallen objects, but you also need to watch out for bushes and trees that need to be moved as well. If you have to remove any trees, make sure to grind down the stumps so that the tree doesn’t grow back and ruin your fence in the process.
Alert Your Neighbors
It’s best to talk to your neighbors before you decide to install a fence on your property. The reason for this is that the fence will affect your neighbor’s yard and landscape just as it does yours. Once you’ve talked to them about the build, let them know when the installation is going to take place.
This is especially important if the neighbor has kids or pets that could be disturbed by the installation crew when they begin work.
Secure Children and Pets
On the day of the installation, it’s important that you secure pets and children, so that no harm can come to either of them. It’s also best to secure your pets, as there have been instances where contractors were bitten or scratched by dogs.
Also, you don’t want your kids or pets getting out of the yard during the installation and becoming lost, injured, or worse.
Wrap Up
When it comes to fence installation, you want only the very best to take care of installing a fence for you. If you’re ready to have a fence installed on your property, we are standing by to serve you. Give us a call today for an appointment.