Before you hire: Fencing
Ask each provider to quote the same scope so you can compare the services, fees and exclusions.
- Confirm the proposed layout using appropriate boundary information.
- Compare post spacing, material grade, hardware and gate sizes.
- Identify removal, grading and vegetation work included in the bid.
- Agree who coordinates utility marking and any needed approvals.
Questions worth asking
- How will slopes and uneven ground be handled?
- Can gates accommodate equipment and everyday access?
- What does the warranty cover for posts, panels and gates?
What belongs in the written scope?
Layout, length, height, materials, posts, gates, hardware, removal, site preparation, approvals and warranty.
A local detail to check
For fencing in Franklin, share any survey or neighborhood fence guidelines you have. Point out slopes, drainage routes, utility easements and the access you need for vehicles or lawn equipment.
Use the Tennessee license verification service and the state’s contractor consumer resources as starting points. Confirm project requirements with the appropriate local office.