Finding the best fencing contractor for your project is essential. A new fence can give you privacy and keep your pets safe. So, what are the top five questions you should ask your fencing contractor before hiring them?

What Kind of Lumber Do You Use?

Choosing the type of lumber for your fence is essential to the quality and budget of your fencing project. There are different types of wood you can choose from when planning your fence installation; cedar, redwood, douglas fir, and much more. Each varies in price, style, and color, so it is up to you which one you choose. Check to make sure the fence contractors you are looking at offer the type of lumber you want before hiring them.

How Long Will the Project Take?

Understanding how long the project takes from beginning to end can help you plan. Within the project timeline, once you hire a fence contractor, they will have to come to your home to measure the area you want fenced to find out the correct amount of lumber they will need to order for the job. This lumber may not be in stock at their warehouse, so it may take a few weeks to get there. Once it does, you'll schedule a day for them to install your perimeter fences. It may take only a few hours or it could take the entire day to install your fence, depending on how many workers there are on the job and how big the area they are fencing is.

What Does Fence Installation Cost?

Getting a written estimate is important, so you can plan if it fits your budget or not. Depending on what kind of lumber you choose and how much fencing you need, the estimate varies. Getting a written estimate also means that you will know for a fact what the price will be when you pay them after their installation.

How Long Have You Been In Business?

Hiring a fencing company that has been in business for one year may not be your best bet. It is better to hire a company that has more experience, so you can make sure you get a quality installation. Seeing their recent customer reviews online and requesting referrals from them is important as well. You'll see how satisfied past customers were with their services. According to longfence.com, the U.S. fencing industry employs about 270,500 people. This may mean that you have a lot of options when it comes to the fencing companies you can choose.

Are You Licensed and Insured?

It is important to ask the fence contractors you are considering if they are licensed to operate in Georgia and to ask if they have insurance for the company. This will also ensure that you are not liable for any injuries or damage that may occur while they are on your property. They must have an up-to-date license to work on your property's fences. Choosing a fence contractor that has general liability and workers' compensation insurance guarantees that you and your property are protected by any damages or injuries that could arise on the job.

Make sure you have the answers you need before hiring any fence contracting service to come to your home. No matter how big or small your fence project is, these are essential five questions to ask before paying anyone for their service. Call us today for more information on our fence installation options.