When kind of fence will you choose for your home?
Buying a fence isn’t a difficult process, but the number of choices can make your decision-making process seem very overwhelming. Like with anything else in life, choosing the right fence requires preparation. You never want to rush into anything, and you want to make sure you know exactly what you want. Let’s take a look at some of the most important things to know before buying a fence.
Understand Your Fence Needs
Before you even think about choosing a fence style, make sure you understand the exact reason for why you are buying a fence. Are you looking for more privacy? Do you have animals and young children you want to make sure are kept safe in your front or backyard? Or are you looking for a combination of style and functionality? When you know exactly what you are looking, the whole process of buying a fence will run much more smoothly. A professional fence contractor will know exactly how long your fence has to be, the height, and the right materials that need to be used.
Follow Ordinances and Property Lines
When you start your planning to buy a fence, make sure you are familiar with local ordinances and your property line. Some jurisdictions will have very specific guidelines that you have to follow, and breaking these rules can lead to very hefty fines. Even worse, you may have to tear down any work that was completed for your residential fence and start completely from scratch. And aside from finding out the specific ordinances you should follow, make sure you know where your property line starts and ends. If something like a tree has to be cut down or your neighbor feels you are intruding on their space, you will have a very uncomfortable situation that sometimes leads to lawsuits. Discuss with your neighbor your planned project, and spend time reviewing with them where your property line starts and ends. As a courtesy, make sure to let your neighbor know about the project and what it will fully entail before the contractor starts.
Picking Fence Material
Picking the material for your fence will be determined by what you are looking for in terms of durability and maintenance needs. Each fence style will have its pros and cons, so it’s important to review all your fence style options with your contractor. Maybe you like the look of a wooden fence, but you ultimately know you won’t be able to keep up with the maintenance. A contractor’s knowledge and expertise is the best resource for when it’s time to pick a fencing material.
Buying a Fence from Hercules Fence of Washington, DC!
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of several fence styles throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable. We also specialize in commercial fencing to keep your business safe and secure while also looking professional and welcoming.
To get started with your stress-free fence installation, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
