The Four Most Important Things to Consider When Hiring a Fencing Contractor
Good fencing more than pays for itself in a number of ways, and hiring the right contractor using the right materials is key to getting a safe, robust and attractive installation that will protect your property for many years.
Property fences do much more than mark a boundary. They also add visual appeal and keep out intruders. They keep children and animals safely corralled, and they add to the value of your property. A good fence can last a lifetime and more than pays for itself in protecting your most valuable assets.
Here are the top tips to ensure you get the best quality, the best price, and the best installation from your fencing contractor:
Materials The materials options for Cayman Islands fencing are limited by suitability. A wooden fence that may look lovely and perform well in a North American climate will get destroyed by tropical weather and pests very quickly. Salt spray, high humidity, and storms are a fact of life in our Caribbean island environment, so aluminum gates and fences in the Cayman Islands need to be able to withstand the worst our climate can throw at them. Coated marine-grade aluminum really is the best choice, but a knowledgeable contractor will be able to offer a number of grades and options depending on your budget and requirements.
Contractor: A good contractor first asks directive questions. What you want your fencing to achieve can range from high security to aesthetics and everything in between. Once you’ve worked this out, expect a full survey of the property and the surroundings before receiving an itemized quotation that clearly shows what type of fencing you will receive, as well as the materials used, the fabrication and installation costs, as well as any extra groundworks or custom features, including electrical work such as automatic gates or incorporated security lighting, if any.
Installation: Having agreed upon the cost of materials and the work to be done, ask for a contract that specifies the deadline for completion of the project. The contract should also specify that the work complies with local laws and regulations. That the contracted work includes a full clean-up afterwards, and there will be a walkthrough and sign-off of the completed project by both parties before any payment becomes due.
Guarantees: Completion is only part of the project. Your chosen metal fabrication services in the Cayman Islands should offer written guarantees and warranties on the lifetime and performance of the materials used as well as the workmanship of the installation. If regular maintenance work is required, get a quotation for it beforehand or, better still, have it written into the contract as part of the overall price.
Follow the tips above, and your fencing project — industrial, residential or commercial — is sure to meet your requirements and provide many years of trouble-free use at an acceptable cost.