At the end of the day, a fence is an investment that should provide security, enhance your property and home, and last up to 25 years or more. Whether you are installing a new fence or replacing an old one, there are many options available and there are several questions you should ask yourself.
Function: Make sure you evaluate what exactly you are installing a fence for. A fence that keeps a dog in the yard can be much different than one that gives you privacy or adds aesthetic value.
Style: Even if you are adding a fence for purely functional and practical value, you will want your fence to look as nice as possible. After all, your fence is an extension of your home and yard. It should complement your home and other outside features and also work with the neighborhood.
Also, you may want to check and see if there are homeowner association rules for certain types of fence styles.
Cost: Because adding a fence can be a large investment, you should always make sure you are getting what you can afford.
There are so many options available in fencing that you should be able to get a good fence for a good price. Keep in mind that your fence will help to sell your home should you move and can help ensure maximum return on your investment.
Materials: Options for fencing materials are varied and depend on the type of fence you need, along with the style and budget you have planned out. Fences come in materials ranging from wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and more.
Labor: The final and most pressing question on most homeowners’ minds – make your fencing mission a DIY project or hire a professional?
In order to save on costs, many people opt to install their fence themselves. Yet there are a number of important considerations before you undertake a fencing project on your own. Be very mindful of the fence’s location. It is very important to ensure that the fence is within your own property line. Many people have come to grief over this matter. A fence that is actually on adjacent property will not tend to make “good neighbors.”
Another consideration is zoning regulations. Professional installers are up to date on any particular zoning regulations or local covenants that impact fencing in your area. This is one definite advantage of hiring a professional for fence installation. For those who choose the DIY route, a few phone calls should get an all-clear for your project. Just make sure you do not neglect to find out.
The most obvious advantage of enlisting the help of fencing professionals is expertise. Murphy Fence Company has been a premiere professional in Cape May County fence installation since 1965 and performs their services with the utmost professionalism. Unlike DIY-ers, Murphy Fence is insured for all and any possible damages that may be caused during installation. As Murphy Fence representative Amy Litton states, “You never know what you’ll run into, whether it be water or electric lines, when installing a fence.”
If after considering these important factors, you still prefer to buy the materials and do it yourself, Murphy Fence Company is happy to help. Their fencing professionals are available to come to your home or business, give you a free estimate, and provide you with measurements and a material list to get you started. One call to Murphy Fence Company is all you need to get your fence project started. Open year-round Monday-Saturday, 609-886-1635 or www.murphyfence.com.