If you’re looking for a company to provide you with the correct advice and to erect a good quality fence in your region or area, and don’t want to waste your hard earned money, then you need to be informed.
If you want a high quality fence that will last many years then I wouldn’t recommend you install a fence yourself.
The storms we are experiencing around the world are becoming more extreme due to our climate situation, and many people are opting for the cheap way by buying fence panels from the local DYI store or getting a too good to be true quote from a less reputable fence company and end up with their fence blowing over, sagging or falling apart.
The most important thing you can do is to contact your Better Business Bureau. All contractors in the Cape May County area are rated from A+ to F.
Do you know what your fence contractor’s rating is? The internet makes it easy, so make it your business to check them out before you waste your time with a “here today, gone tomorrow” company.
At the end of the day, a fence is an investment which should provide security, enhance your property and home, and last up to 25 years or more. So choose your fence company wisely.
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 add aesthetic value, but you can have both from a good contractor.
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.
If you are interested in finding a good fence or fence contractor, then you should consider these points and research fencing providers in your area.
Stay tuned for more tips on choosing the right contractor for the job in next month’s issue of The Cape May County Herald’s Home and Garden section.
—Submitted by Amy Litton from Murphy Fence Company (Better Business Bureau Rating A+)
