The time may come when you wish to have Des Moines Steel Fence installed around your property. Before you hire the first Fence Installation Ankeny IA firm you come across on the Internet, do some research. Sadly, the Internet has given rise to a whole new wave of scam artists, people who take your money and do a substandard job on the fence. With many reputable companies offering Fence Installation in Ankeny IA, finding one to do the job won’t be hard. Here are some questions to ask of any company you are considering working with.
Where are you located? Sadly, many don’t think to ask this question because the fence company comes to their home to provide an estimate. A reputable company will be able to provide you with a registered business establishment. Subcontractors often work out of their home or garage and may not be there when you come back with a problem in the future. In addition, they may not offer the licensing and insurance you want and need when someone is working on your property.
What type of written guarantee do you offer? Not only do you want the details of this warranty, you also want the warranty in writing before any money exchanges hands. Most refuse to accept anything less than a one year warranty, but you may find you are comfortable with less than this or you may opt to choose a company which offers a longer warranty period. Every reputable company will offer some type of warranty, however. If one doesn’t, you need to continue your search.
Who will do the work? Do you make use of subcontractors? When the work is done in house, you can feel more comfortable knowing the company will stand behind the work they do. This is a harder task when the work is outsourced, and it may be harder to get a resolution if a problem does arise, as the fence company may wish to go after the subcontractor before he or she fixes the problem. This leads to delays on your end. Choose a company which handles all tasks in house for this reason.
Consider the above when choosing your fence installation provider. Although this will require time and effort on your part, you’ll find it’s worth it in the long run. You’ll have a great steel fence and a provider that stands behind their work.
