Top 5 Fence Companies in Sterling, IL
Top questions to ask before hiring a fence company
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for Sterling Fence Contractors
Gate stopped closing after 2 months, posts are not straight. Waste of money.
Everything You Need to Know About Sterling Fence Companies
Should I hire fence contractors with lower ratings in Sterling to save money?
The type of fence contractor company that you should hire really depends on the difficulty and specifications of your project. Keep in mind that lower ratings could be a sign of unsuccessful jobs or simply that the professional or company has not done many jobs quite yet. Either way, you will still want to contact any Fence Contractors you are considering and inquire about their work history. There are plenty of great Fence Contractors in Sterling that have very few or low ratings.
For example, right now in Sterling there are:
How many fence contractors does Sterling have?
There are around 40 companies throughout Sterling to help you with your next fencing services job.
- 13 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
- fence contractor companies in Sterling have an average rating of 1.00/5.
What should I check for once my Fence Contractor in Sterling has finished working?
Every fencing services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any fencing services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with fencing services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the fence contractor to describe what they did. Whether your fencing services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your fencing services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the fence contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Sterling
Within a month
Repair deck
Structural components
Structural issues
Serious
Wood
Wood
No
No, pro must provide materials
No
Within a year
Pressure-treated pine
Stairs and railings, Guardrails and balusters, Decking or deck surface, Structural beams, joists or posts, Piers or footings
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Needs to be refinished, lower deck not bolted to upper deck.
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Within a month
I'm not sure
it needs to all be taken down and rebuilt
Loose, wobbly or unstable, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
I'm flexible
Pressure-treated pine
The whole deck
Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Serious (the deck is unsafe)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Within a month
Replace deck
No, pro should remove existing deck
No, but I know what I want
I haven't decided
Wood
Wood
Not listed here
Something else
No, pro must provide materials
Within a week
Build new deck
Yes, I have design plans.
100 to 250 square feet
Wood
Wood
Something else
Something else
Yes, I just need construction
I'm flexible
Replace deck
No, pro should remove existing deck
No, but I know what I want
100 to 250 square feet
Wood
Wood
Custom stairs
Something else
No, pro must provide materials