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Fenced in a .5 acre yard
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Rob L
(IC: homeowner)
Fenced in a .5 acre yard. Half of fence is 6 ft privacy fence, the other half is 5 ft chain link.
*Options I considered for this project:
Tried to put fence in myself. Project was above my skill level so I interviewed 3 contractors.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Did not know property lines would be so hard to find. Concrete took longer than expected to set. Chain link was difficult to stretch.
* Cost Comments:
Privacy and chain link differed in price per foot. After negotiation, we were able to agree on price as well as an upgrade to a higher quality privacy fence.
*My motivation to do this project:
To give dogs a place to play without supervision and to upgrade the look of my back yard.
*Project Steps:
Tried to install on my own. Interviewed 3 contractors and went with the one who offered a competitive price and an upgrade to the appearance of the privacy fence.
Advice:
Don't start unless you are confident in your experience in all steps. Don't pick a contractor strictly on price. Do find survey pins in the ground and triple check that you are within your property line. Do talk to the contractor about all aspects of the job and ask questions.
*Options I considered for this project:
Tried to put fence in myself. Project was above my skill level so I interviewed 3 contractors.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Did not know property lines would be so hard to find. Concrete took longer than expected to set. Chain link was difficult to stretch.
* Cost Comments:
Privacy and chain link differed in price per foot. After negotiation, we were able to agree on price as well as an upgrade to a higher quality privacy fence.
*My motivation to do this project:
To give dogs a place to play without supervision and to upgrade the look of my back yard.
*Project Steps:
Tried to install on my own. Interviewed 3 contractors and went with the one who offered a competitive price and an upgrade to the appearance of the privacy fence.
Advice:
Don't start unless you are confident in your experience in all steps. Don't pick a contractor strictly on price. Do find survey pins in the ground and triple check that you are within your property line. Do talk to the contractor about all aspects of the job and ask questions.
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Published September 22nd, 2010 3:16 PM
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La Habra Fence Company on Aug 30, 2016Very nice chain link fence installation. But the gate is not matching with it. If possible you can go for another fencing gate.
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