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How to get quotes for your fencing projects

Written by Staff Writer | Aug 21, 2013 3:31:14 AM

Please note that information in this article was based on trends from 2013, and may now be outdated. 

Fences are certainly a functional part of any property, but they can also play a decorative role, add value to the property and contribute to good relationships with neighbours.

Some fences are designed to reduce noise, provide security, define boundaries, provide a certain aesthetic effect, and so on. The best way to end up with a quality fence that does its job well is to hire a professional fencing contractor. Read on for some useful information on fencing options and getting quotes for your fencing project.

A range of fencing options

There’s a fantastic range of options to consider when planning a fencing project. Apart from aspects such as height, colour and style, there are also some interesting materials to consider, such as:

Brick
Timber
Chain link and wire
Stone
Concrete
Bamboo
PVC and vinyl
Glass
Metal (such as powder-coated aluminium, wrought iron, and Colorbond)

When you have decided on the material and style you prefer, check again that it can perform the function you had in mind in the first place. That may have been to minimise noise from passing traffic or to create a secure space for your pets to run around in. Perhaps it is an essential part of retaining the integrity of a heritage-listed home. Whatever the purpose and aesthetic effect you want, getting a professional to do your fencing job can help guarantee amazing results.

Getting some fencing quotes

Getting quotes for your fencing project is actually the easy part. Simply fill out the quote forms on ServiceSeeking.com.au with all the relevant details of your project, and just sit back while various fencing professionals express interest in your job.

One thing to remember is to make sure that you’ve precisely described your job so that fencing experts can give you accurate quotes in return. Saying that you want Colorbond fencing with two gates for a 75m property will get you better quotes than if you type in that you need someone to build you a fence.

Once you’ve received enough quotes, it’s time to compare them and get in touch with the suppliers directly if you need more information or make arrangements for them to visit you to discuss the job face-to-face. Choose wisely and carefully examine each quote to ensure that you’ll get superb service for a fair price! Start getting quotes from expert fencers today.