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Fence contractor or DIY: how the options compare
A local fence crew, a national installer, a solo handyman and a do-it-yourself job each suit different fences. This table compares the types of provider, not named companies, and individual businesses differ.
The comparison
What each option does well and where it falls short
Honest ratings. A local crew is not the answer for every fence, and good solo installers and DIYers exist.
What matters
Local fence crew
National installer
Solo handyman
Do it yourself
Personal contact
StrongOwner and crew you can reach
VariesOften a sales rep, then a crew
VariesDirect, but one person
WeakYou
Craft focus
StrongFence is the whole trade
VariesStandardized systems
VariesVaries by person
VariesVaries by skill
Gates and posts
StrongBuilt as the load path
VariesStandard kits
VariesVaries
WeakEasy to under-build
Written scope
StrongEstimate is FREE and detailed
VariesQuote by package
VariesMay be informal
WeakNot applicable
Custom farm fence
StrongStrong fit
VariesLimited on farm work
WeakLimited by tools
WeakHard without equipment
Utility marking
StrongHandled with the job
StrongHandled with the job
VariesAsk first
VariesYour responsibility
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