After a big Colorado hail or wind storm, new fence and roofing crews show up overnight. Some are good. Others knock on doors, take a deposit, put up a fence fast and are gone before the first post starts to lean. Here's how to tell the difference before you sign.
Signs of a fly-by-night contractor
- They found you, not the other way around. Door-knocking right after a storm, flyers on every door, "we're working in your neighborhood today."
- No local address. Only a cell number, out-of-state plates or a truck with no name on it.
- Pressure to sign today. "This price is only good if you sign now."
- Cash only, or a big deposit up front with no written contract.
- A price far below every other quote. Something is missing: shallow posts, thinner boards, no old-fence removal, or no permit.
- Vague about how they set posts. If they pour concrete in first and set the post on it, that's teacupping, and those posts rot early.
- No reviews, or reviews from another state.
Why local and established matters
They'll still be here next year
A warranty only means something if the company is still around to honor it. A local crew that lives and works here answers the phone when a gate sags or a post shifts.
They know Colorado ground and weather
Front Range clay, rock, freeze and thaw, and 80 mph wind all change how deep posts go and how a fence is built. See posts in clay and rock soil and wind-resistant fences.
They know your town's rules
Permits, height limits, HOA approval and 811 locates are different in every town. A local company handles them so you don't end up tearing a fence out. See permits, HOA rules and 811.
Their name is on the line
A local business lives on referrals and Google reviews from your neighbors. That's a strong reason to do the job right.
A quick check before you hire anyone
- Look up their Google reviews and real job photos.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask for a local address and how long they've been in business.
- Get a written, itemized quote.
- Ask who will actually build the fence and how they set the posts.
Colorado doesn't have a statewide license for fence contractors, and some cities require their own. Check with your city if you're not sure. For the full list, see 10 questions to ask a fence company. If a storm damaged your fence, read what to do after fence storm damage first.
About Blu Bear Stone
We're a local fence company in Erie, building fences across the Denver area since 2020. Cody and Tyler build every fence themselves, with no subcontractors. You can see our work in the gallery and read what neighbors say in our reviews.
Ask for a free estimate and Cody will walk the line with you.