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New Client? Read Our FAQ Sheet!

New Fence Client FAQ – Right Fence Company – Greater Houston Fence Company

 

We are answering some of your most frequently asked questions, to help you in your fence purchasing endeavor and give you clear information as to what to expect.

Q: How quickly can I get an estimate?

A: Quick!  Just go to our Get An Estimate Page and submit the form there.  We will have a custom estimate for you within 24 hours.  If you have a fence that needs a one on one estimate – we do those too, Monday – Thursday 12:00p – 5:00p.  Based on the form you submit, we will set you up with the fastest estimate. 

Q: What is the turn around time to getting my new fence installed?

A: As soon as possible!  Generally speaking, once you have signed your contract with us, we will install your fence within one week.  During peak season, March through August, there is a possibility of two weeks wait, but that rarely happens.

Q: Will my property stay clean during installation?

A: One of the many things Right Fence Company is known for is cleanliness.  Our supervisors will make hourly observations to ensure that your property is as clean as possible during installation.  Our crews pick up as they go.

Q: How long can I expect the installation to take?

A: Here’s a general rule of thumb: 100 feet or less = 1 day, 100 – 500 feet = 2 – 3 days, 500+ feet = based on materials selected.  When we set a start date for you, we always set a end date as well.  Besides inclement weather, your installation will be completed as timely as possible.

Q: What about my underground utilities, will you hit those?

A: Our goal is not to!  We utility locate EVERY job where we must dig, no matter how large or small.  We use Lonestar Locating Service as we find they locate quickly and consistently.  We send them to your property 48 hours before we begin work. 

Q: How about the materials?  How do those come?

A: Our materials are delivered by our select vendors the day before we begin installation.  Generally, they unload the materials on a palette in your driveway, closest to the gate to your yard.  Although, we can out them anywhere you want them in your front yard.  If you have a special delivery request, just let us know. 

We want to answer your questions!  If you have other questions, just post a comment below and ask away.  We love questions, as we want to give you an informed buying experience.  We are here FOR YOU. 

 

DIY – How To Stain Your Fence

Home Improvement – Right Fence Company – Greater Houston Area

 

After Right Fence Company installs your new cedar or pine fence, the next best step if to stain or weather seal it.  Note that you should wait three to four weeks before this process to allow your new fence to become accustom to the weather.  Staining and weather sealing is easy – and you can do it in just one weekend. Here’s how….

 

We suggest the following products:  Thompson’s® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector is a superb product to now only waterproof your fence but to seal and protect it for the harsh Summer and Winter months.  For staining your fence, we suggest Thompson’s Exterior Wood Stains.  These affordable products will keep your fence looking relatively new year after year.

Vinyl Fencing Saves Money – Stays New

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Vinyl Fence Contractors – Greater Houston Area

I think it’s safe to say that you would be amazed at the look and longevity of a vinyl fence.  It out performs wood many times. Customers are switching out there old wood fence for the low maintenance, low cost option of vinyl.  Check out what these people thought about switching to vinyl….

 

“We’d never go back to wood!” says Irene Waldrip, property manager and past president of Twin Creeks South Poolside HOA. Her association was faced with replacing their wood fence after their painting contractor determined that repair and painting costs might not be justified because of the condition of the fence.

Vinyl Fencing Increased Unit Value

“After we finished painting the complex and installing a vinyl fence, a local realtor said he estimated that we had increased the value of each unit by $5,000. Our homeowners commented a lot more about the fence than they did the fresh paint. Everybody loves it.”

The problems with wood include termites, dry rot, fungus damage, splintering, cracking, peeling, fading, shrinking, warping, painting, sealing, replacing, repairing, rusting nails and on-going labor.

Eliminates Problems and Adds Beauty

As well as eliminating the problems associated with wood, vinyl continues to look attractive because the color is not just on the surface like paint. It goes all the way through so it can’t be scratched or worn off.

“We Love Our Fence…”

Mario Vargas from the Southwest YMCA in Saratoga, CA says, “We love our fence, it looks great! But what we like best is that it’s so strong and safe for the kids.”

Although there will always be a place for wood, vinyl simply out performs wood or iron which accounts for its rapid growth in the construction market. Within a few years it’s likely that many HOAs will be echoing the statement made by Irene Waldrip at the beginning of this article: “We’d never go back to wood.” (Continue reading here)

Switching to vinyl is as easy as Getting An Estimate. It’s affordable and it lasts so much longer than wood.  The fantastic news about vinyl is that it comes in any style or color that you can imagine.  Doesn’t the picture above look like wood?  It’s not!  It’s a vinyl fenceCall us and find out more today.

Here are some other styles of vinyl fencing that Right Fence Company can do for you….