Choosing The Right Twin Cities Fence Contractor – Pt. 1

— Make sure the contractor is established. When you call the company’s main phone number you should receive a personal, professional receptionist and not the voicemail of the owner.

— Make sure the business address is a verifiable commercial space and not a residence. This can be easily checked using an online mapping service.

— When you examine listings online and off, you can learn about the company’s reputation online. But, be careful to not simply go with the first company you come across and understand companies with the largest ad or who appear first in listings doesn’t necessarily make them the best.

— Research the various types of fence materials — chain link, wood, PVC fencing or new composite materials — along with fence styles, such as wood privacy fencing, PVC picket fences, California chain link fencing, etc. and decide you preference.

— Use magazines or websites to do the research. You can also talk with neighbors and friends about their fences and what they like and don’t like about their choice.

— Determine how you want your fence to run on your property. Include any gates or other openings you seek. Take measurements to understand roughly the length of fence you seek.

— After doing your research, develop a budget. Know how much you are willing to spend on materials and labor and be willing to share this information with the contractors you are interviewing, including the material and style you prefer. You are seeking confirmation that they can work within those budgets, with those materials and this information will ensure you are accurately comparing bids between contractors.