01-08-2016, 08:40 AM
We called a number of them, and actually had a few come out and give estimates. We couldn't afford any of them, but this is what we learned: the fencing companies will try to give you a "per foot" estimate which hides the real cost of installing the fence (in their favor). You may have better luck asking for an itemized estimate (X amount of chain link at $ per foot, X amount of posts at $ per post, X pounds of concrete at $ per pound, X hours of labor at $ per hour). That way you can price fencing supplies and labor separately and see who is trying to rip you off. Another option is to hire a reliable handyman or handyman service. Installing fencing is hard work but it's not rocket surgery.
The hardest part about fencing is installing the posts, and none of the companies we called would provide "post only" service. I'm sure many will but after the first few rounds of estimates we knew it was going to be a DIY project. We had 2 estimates for a driveway gate and I had a difficult time not laughing out loud when I got them.
The hardest part about fencing is installing the posts, and none of the companies we called would provide "post only" service. I'm sure many will but after the first few rounds of estimates we knew it was going to be a DIY project. We had 2 estimates for a driveway gate and I had a difficult time not laughing out loud when I got them.