Getting a fence professionally installed is a move that a lot of homeowners end up making. While the task can be done by an individual, it makes more sense to hire someone who can do it correctly (and not take weeks or months to complete it).
Cost is always going to be a factor, and there is no way around spending at least a little bit of money to make sure that it is done at a high quality. With that being said, there are some ways to keep fence installation cost down. Here are a few things to consider when budgeting for a fence company to install.
Fence material
A lot of fencing is going to be needed in order to properly in close part of a property. The type of fencing used can make a pretty big difference from a cost perspective.
The cheapest option for most people to consider is a chain link fence. These usually fall in the $10-$15 range per foot. A wood fence is about in the same price range, although it tends to be a few dollars more per foot.
For more premium options, vinyl and aluminum are going to be a little bit more costly. Vinyl usually runs for about $30 per foot, while aluminum is closer to $40 per foot. One of these four materials is likely to be used by just about any person putting up a fence. The material that makes the most sense is going to depend on how the rest of the property looks.
Fence installation cost
A normal fence company usually charges by the hour, and people should expect about $30-$50 per hour in most cases. Materials used are going to be roughly the same from company to company, but workers who know what they are doing and can be very efficient with time are going to be the best to go with.
One thing to keep in mind is that the more fence posts that actually need to be installed, the more expensive the overall installation will be. Every post needs to be set up with concrete, and that takes time and money.
Other special cases
It’s important to ask if there are potentially any special cases when a new fence goes up. For example, a hilly property might need special care in order to make the fence sit properly. Maybe special permits need to be polled to make sure that the fence can go up in the first place. Ask questions when discussing things with any fence company so that there are no huge surprises later on.