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Looking for a Professional to Install Some Garden Fencing?

Tim Akers Fence • Feb 19, 2024
a white vinyl fence surrounds a lush green yard .

Tips on How to Discover a Reputable Fence Contractor

Homeowners are constantly faced with the same problems when looking for a fence contractor. Questions asked range from do they have a license and insurance, do they have a good reputation, can they offer quality workmanship and only use the best materials, will they be able to stand behind their work, how long have they been in business for, are there any complaints against them file with the Better Business Bureau?


All the above are valid and important questions to ask every contractor, especially when you are going to hire a company to install fences or railings in apartment complexes or swimming pools which must meet strict health and safety codes, in addition to building codes. When you are looking for an experienced and reputable fencing contractor, you need to begin your search with these questions. When someone’s life depends on correctly installing quality hand or stair system or a fence, you must make sure you hire the right person. Failure to do this could end up with a lawsuit.


Do not rely solely on the Yellow Pages, try asking around your community firstly, because they will have the first-hand experience with local contractors. A fencing contractor which has a lot of word-of-mouth referrals is 100% better than one that spends a fortune advertising in the Yellow Pages. As you do not know what their workmanship is like. Or if they are cut and run fencing contractors.


Contact your nearest Chamber and Better Business Bureaus, and find out how long each company or contractor has been in business for, what their history of complaints if any if they are proactive in the community. All this will help you make a more formed decision, in addition to finding out how complaints are dealt with.


If you would like to make an appointment with our fence contractor, please contact Tim Akers Fence  in Richmond, KY today on (859) 229-8881.

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