Wood Fence Installation Cost Checklist
When evaluating a cost estimate from a wood fence installer:
- What type of wood is being used for the fence? The posts?
- Are the height and style as agreed?
- Is the gate hardware being used by the contractor suitable to your needs?
- Will the contractor install caps on the fence posts?
- Is the price fixed, or is it subject to change if the contractor needs additional materials?
- Is the contractor using preassembled panels, or are they building the fence with components?
- How deep will the contractor set the posts?
- Is the contractor using concrete to set the posts?
- Does the cost include staining or weatherproofing the fence?
- Does the contractor offer a warranty for the labor or materials?
- Do they require you to obtain a recent survey of your yard?
- Will they secure any necessary permits?
- Will they contact the utility companies and have all underground utilities marked?
- Will they assist with the paperwork if you need approval from your HOA?
- Will you be billed for the work, or do you have to pay upon completion of the job?
- Does the contractor accept credit cards?
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Chain Link Fence Installation Cost Checklist
When evaluating a cost estimate from a chain link fence installer:
- Are the height and style as agreed?
- Is the price fixed, or is it subject to change if the contractor needs additional materials?
- Is the gate hardware being used by the contractor suitable to your needs?
- Do you want privacy slats or do you plan on adding them at a later time?
- How deep will the contractor set the posts?
- Does the contractor offer a warranty for the labor or materials?
- Do they require you to obtain a recent survey of your yard?
- Will they secure any necessary permits?
- Will they contact the utility companies and have all underground utilities marked?
- Will they assist with the paperwork if you need approval from your HOA?
- Will you be billed for the work, or do you have to pay upon completion of the job?
- Does the contractor accept credit cards?
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