Fence quotes for the same yard can be far apart, and it's hard to tell why. These ten questions help you compare fence companies in Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Erie or anywhere along the Front Range.
1. Are you licensed and insured?
Ask for proof of liability insurance. If someone gets hurt or a utility line gets hit, you don't want it landing on your homeowners policy.
2. Who will actually build my fence?
Some companies sell the job and hand it to a subcontractor you never meet. Ask whether their own crew does the work. At Blu Bear Stone, Cody and Tyler build every fence themselves.
3. How do you set the posts?
This is the most important question. Posts should go into dirt packed in the bottom of the hole, with concrete around the sides and a crowned top. If the answer is "we pour concrete in first and set the post on it," that's teacupping, and those posts rot early. See teacupping.
4. How deep are the posts?
In Colorado wind and clay, shallow posts are the number one reason fences fail. See posts in clay and rock soil.
5. What materials are you using?
Ask about the wood species and grade, the post size, and the screws or nails. Two quotes that both say "cedar fence" can mean very different materials.
6. Will you call 811 and check permits and HOA rules?
A good installer handles utility locates and knows your city's rules. See permits, HOA rules and 811.
7. Is the quote in writing and itemized?
You should see the footage, height, style, gates, removal of the old fence and the total. Vague quotes lead to surprise charges.
8. What's the deposit and payment schedule?
A deposit to reserve your spot is normal. Ask what it is, when the balance is due, and what forms of payment they take.
9. What happens if you hit rock?
Rock and buried debris are common here. Ask how the company handles it and how any extra cost is agreed on before the work is done.
10. Can I see your reviews and past work?
Look at Google reviews and photos of real jobs, not stock photos. You can see ours in our gallery.
Bonus: watch for red flags
- Pressure to sign today.
- A very large deposit with no written contract.
- No address, no insurance, cash only.
- A price far below every other quote. Something got left out.
We're happy to answer every one of these. Ask for a free estimate and Cody will walk the line with you.