Fence Contractors in Palm Beach

There's only one thing worse than picking the wrong fence contractor in Palm Beach, and that’s realizing it at the end of the job. Choosing the lowest bid is always attractive, but there is often corners being cut in such situations (like permit fees he's not paying). And you certainly don't want to discover the fence contractor underbid the job and demands more money to finish, or leaves you in the middle of the job. So how do you select a fence contractor in Palm Beach and know you're going to get a quality job at a reasonable price?

Don’t be afraid to ask your neighbors and friends about who got their fence work done and how well. Ask co-workers, landscapers, accountants, lawyers, or anyone who has feedback. Most people will share if they hired a fence contractor they liked.

Here’s the best tip for initializing fence construction: before calling fence contractors in Palm Beach to bid the job, know what you want. You can't competitively bid a project when there isn't a plan. Prepare a drawing of the fence, however rough, to share with the fence contractors in Palm Beach so they are better able to give you a valid estimate. If they ask you to pay for an estimate, skip the contractor. If they are really good, they'll be willing to risk their time get the job. If one fence contractor comes very highly recommended insists on an upfront fee, and if you're willing to have them give their two-cents-worth of input, be sure the fee is deducted from the job if necessary.

Defining completion dates is critical. Detailing things such as “who is going to get permits,” “whether or not permit fees are included in the price,” “what the warranty is,” and “what happens if there is damage while under construction due to bad weather” is crucial.  It’s a great way to avoid future problems.

Your fence contractor in Palm Beach must be licensed, insured, and bonded, as well as carry all appropriate insurances including workman's compensation insurance. If a lien is filed by a subcontractor after you've paid the contractor, the contractor must be responsible for removal of those liens. Finally, they must be contractually liable for repairing any damage caused by them or their workers. 

Understand and know the contract. Don't breeze through it, read it carefully and ask questions if you're not sure what it means. If you're not sure, ask someone who knows BEFORE you sign it. Contracts are legally binding on both parties, and once you sign it, denying knowledge of what it says is difficult or impossible.

Many fence contractors in Palm Beach will want a deposit. A fair way to handle the deposit might be pay for the cost of the materials when they arrive on site, then taking the time to ensure the bill matches the load. In this manner, if the fence contractor walks, you aren't out the money and the materials. There are a few unscrupulous fence contractors in Palm Beach who are unlicensed, demand payment before starting, or claim they didn't expect this or that, and try to charge more after the fact. In that situation, it's better to verbally promise to increase their payment when it's all over than to give them money up front, and then fight it out later on. It's all about protecting yourself.

Use good sense, do your homework, and you'll be pleased with the end result when you use a fence contractor in Palm Beach. It doesn't have to be difficult; you just need to think it through.

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All Fencing and Repair has been in the business of installing commercial, industrial and residential high quality fences throughout South Florida since 1997.

Our fence company provides full fence design and installation services on aluminum fences and gates, chain link fences and gates, wood fences and gates, PVC fences and gates and ornamental/iron fences and gates.

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