Installing a new fence in your yard might seem like a job that you don’t have to partake in. But that’s not completely true.
Yes, the fence contractors will do the heavy lifting and the installation, but there are a few things you need to do regarding yard preparation before getting a new fence.
Here’s our brief fence preparation guide that’ll tell you exactly what you need to do.
Let’s dive in!
Assess Your Property
Before installing a fence, you need to know how big of a fence you need. This is a crucial piece of information for a few reasons.
Firstly, that’ll determine the cost of the whole project, and the contractors won’t be able to give you an assessment if you don’t know how much fence you need.
Secondly, it’ll tell the fence contractor how much time they’ll need in order to finish the project.
When assessing your property, try to keep track of slopes, holes, or other obstacles that’ll pose a potential problem. Notify the contractors about these as well!
Communicate With Your Neighbors
Keeping a friendly relationship with your neighbors is crucial, especially if you’ve been living there for quite some time.
Even as new neighbors, setting a good example and notifying your surrounding neighbors about the upcoming fence preparation and installation process is a nice gesture.
Make sure to notify them about how long the process will be and if there’s anything that’ll potentially cause inconvenience for them.
Choose the Right Fence
In today’s market, there are a ton of different fences you can pick and choose from. If you don’t choose the right one, you won’t be able to enjoy the full benefits of your yard.
If you’re looking for durability and low maintenance – aluminum fence companies are for you.
For those that enjoy customizing their fences and appreciate a retro look – wood fence company should be your #1 choice.
And if you can’t decide between those two since you want both low maintenance and the customization factor – consider contacting a vinyl fence company.
Choose wisely, and don’t rush it!
Clear the Area
If you’d like to see the fencing project completed as soon as possible, it’s a good idea to clear the area that’ll house the fence beforehand.
By doing so, you’ll allow the fence contractor to start with the fencing immediately. But, if they come to your property and see child’s toys, dead leaves, and other obstacles, they’ll have to remove them before proceeding with the fence installation.
So, it’s a good move to remove everything (including dead leaves) from the area in order to shorten the fence installation process.
Conclusion
Even if you thought there aren’t any preparatory actions you needed to take before installing a new fence, now you know that’s not the case.
Fence preparation is a process that requires time and energy, and you shouldn’t lose sight of that.
We hope that we helped with the fence pre-installation tips, and if you need help with fence installation, contact us.
Our professional contractors will happily help you with the rest of the process!