How do I select a fence company or fence contractor?

If you want the long version, check out 21 Questions to Ask Your Fence Company Before You Buy

Here are a few questions to ask a prospective fence contractor/company.

• Ask how long they have been in business. Are they well established?
• Ask to see if they are members of the Better Business Bureau.
• Ask if they use their own employees or a sub-contractor.
• Ask how familiar are they with local building codes.
• Ask if they have general liability and workers compensation insurance policies.
• Ask for a signed estimate and shop it around.
• Ask for at least two other customer references and take a look at their fence.
• Ask for a time table on work completion.
• Ask how much they charge up-front. It should be no more than 50%.
• Ask for or inquire about their warranty on materials and installation.

Before you contact a fence contractor make sure you have this information.

• Building permits if necessary
• Property boundary information
• Location of underground gas, water and power lines