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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About us:
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.
For more information regarding gate and fence
installation services in South Florida, contact us at
All Fencing
& Repair: 954-605-6236 allfencingandrepair.com
