Questions to Ask When Choosing a Fencing Contractor

Choose Fencers in West Lothian Who Know What They’re Doing

Your home is your castle and it’s important that whatever changes, alterations you have carried out on your home, they’re done well and to time. This also includes any tidying up or improvements, you want it done right and you want it done exactly how you want it.

Your property is an investment so it’s only natural that you want to make sure that anything anyone does to it is carried out by professionals who know what they’re doing, and come with all the skills set you’d expect from professional tradesmen.

That’s why we’ve come up with some questions you might like to ask before choosing fencing contractors, so you get it right first time.

If you’re having a fence installed, perhaps for the first time, you want to consider security and give careful consideration to who you’re going to be using to build your fencing in West Lothian, because this is a big investment on your part.

Choosing the right fencing contractors is therefore important. You need to nip any problems in the bud before starting, so to get the right person does require a certain degree of research on your part.

What To Ask When Choosing Fencing in West Lothian

Find as much out as you can about the company you’re going to be dealing with before committing yourself.

  • They should provide a comprehensive service with a professional attitude.

  • Check their business details thoroughly, make sure they are who they say they are and that they’re trustworthy and fully qualified and experienced.

  • Never choose the first company you come across – shop around.

  • Don’t trust anyone who tries to rush you into a decision.

  • If they ask for cash only – it’s time for a sharp exit.

  • You should be offered a written estimate for everything you've asked for

You should also ask the following questions before making a decision:-

  • What type of fencing materials they’ll be using and ask why?

  • How often do they stay within the estimate they give clients?

  • Do they offer a warranty?

  • Do they usually finish on time?

  • Are there any customer/client testimonials you can read?

Choose Fencing Contractors With a Professional Attitude

Sit down and think about how much money you want to spend. Once you’ve decided on a budget, you need to make sure you convey this clearly to the fencing contractor. Will they be able to work within the parameters you’ve given, taking into consideration your budget and any materials you’ve asked to be used?

  • What type of fencing do you want and do you have more than one type in mind?

  • Take a look around your street or town where you live and see what types of fencing you admire, the type of fencing you’d like to see in your own property. Take pictures and show them to the contractor. Be vocal about what you have in mind.

  • Work out a timescale and make sure they let you know if they can’t reach the goals set.

  • Who is responsible, who do you go to if things aren’t working out? Make sure you get a name and a number

  • Are there any guarantees offered, there should be and there should be warranties on work done with a fixed amount of years

  • Make sure it’s clear how payment is to be made and how. Will they require payment upfront, a deposit, or do they like you to pay at the end, once the work has been completed?

  • How do you pay them, do they take credit cards, debit cards or is it possible to get the work done on finance?

You want this to be a positive experience and if you do your research properly and follow through with all questions and make sure you’re well prepared, then you should get the kind of fencing you deserve, the style you wanted with the materials you requested.

For a service that meets all your requirements and covers all the bases contact us today to talk to a member of our experienced team.

Brian Fleming