10 Questions to Ask a Fence Contractor

Are you considering having a fence constructed on your property? A fence can add value to your home and provide privacy, safety, and security. To ensure you get a quality fence, you want to be sure to hire a reliable fence contractor. How do you determine if a fence company is reliable? By asking them a variety of questions about their business. Here are 10 questions to ask a fence contractor before hiring them.  

1. Are You Licensed? Any fence contractor should be licensed in the state where you live. This means they have passed licensure requirements in the field of fence construction. Be sure to always ask this question, because some businesses may claim to be able to build fences without really having the necessary expertise.
2. Are You Insured? You should always be sure that any contractor working on your property is fully insured with general liability and workers compensation insurance. Liability insurance covers any potential damages to your property and workers compensation protects you if a worker is injured while working for you.
3. How Long Have You Been in Business? Ask how many years the fence contractor has been in business. A few years of experience is good to look for before hiring someone.
4. What Types of Fences Do You Build? Find out what types of fences they build before you start planning a project. If you want something they don’t offer, you’re wasting your time. You also don’t want a fence contractor to try something new on your property.
5. How Long Will the Project Take? Ask how long before the project can get started and how long it will take from start to finish. A busy fence contractor could take a while to get your project scheduled and you’ll need to know what to expect for timing so that you can plan accordingly.
6. Do You Handle Permits? Getting a fence put on your property requires permits, and getting them can be a bit of a hassle. Ask the fence contractor if they handle the necessary permits for fence projects.
7. Will You Contact My Utilities? On a similar note, it is important to contact your utilities (water, electric, phone, cable, internet) before your fence contractor starts digging fence poles in your yard. Ask the fence contractor if they will handle that for you.
8. Do You Have References? Ask for references of former customers who are satisfied with their fences. Reading reviews can give you some additional insight into their customer service history.
9. How Do You Handle Payment? Find out how the fence contractor accepts payments. Will they take a credit card or a check? Do they offer their own financing? This allows you to prepare how you plan to pay for your fence.
10. Is There a Warranty? Ask what kind of warranty they offer on their fences. You should get at least a year of warranty coverage for your new fence. This ensures that if anything goes wrong with your fence, the contractor will be required to fix it.

Why Hire Anderson Fence?

If you ask Anderson Fence the typical questions to ask a fence contractor, you’ll find the answers you’re looking for. Anderson Fence is licensed and insured so you’ll have nothing to worry about while we’re building your fence. We’ve been in business since 1958, so our experience speaks for itself. We build fences in a wide variety of styles and materials. 

Call (800) 722-0929 or contact us to discuss any other questions you may have. We look forward to providing you with excellent customer service and a quality fence.