Identifying the Top 10 Fence Contractors in Kansas City
You’ve recently spent time looking over your yard/commercial property and concluded installing a fence is necessary. The possible reasons for wanting a fence in Kansas City are many—raised curb appeal/property value; preventing kids and pets from leaving the yard; enhanced security—but no matter the reason (and regardless of what type of fence you need), you’ll only get your money’s worth by hiring a qualified, reputable fence contractor. Googling “fence companies” turns up tens of pages of results. How do you pick out the best of the dozens of contractors whose websites turn up? As the city’s #1 resource for all things fencing—vinyl, wood, chain link, high-security, etc.—AmeriFence Corporation has provided this simple, six-step guide to make the process easier.
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1. Google “Fence Companies in Kansas City”
Looking up “fence companies” on Google is too vague, so instead enter a specific, location-centric search: “fence companies in Kansas City.” Limit your considerations to the ten or so websites that turn up on the first page.
2. What are the Selling Points for Each Fence Company?
Look through the websites of the first 10 companies that turn up in your results and check their respective “About Us” pages. (Any fence company that doesn’t bother bragging about themselves a little isn’t worth calling.) Look for information pertaining to the following:
- How long have they been in business in Kansas City? The longer a fence company’s been in operation, the greater quantity of projects they’ve likely installed and the more experience they’ve accumulated. In the case of AmeriFence Corporation, our parent company has been operating in the Midwest 55+ years, our itinerary including fences, gates, automated gates, and specialty products such as gazebos and pergolas. Our certified team tackles design and fabrication in addition to installation.
- How does the company train their staff? While some fence companies simply recruit installers and educate them on the job, the best contractors train new hires. In the case of AmeriFence Corporation, we believe installers should become knowledgeable before their first job—and so we host internal training programs that cover not only fence installation but also smaller details such as welding.
- Does the company perform fence repair and maintenance? Even though fences are designed for longevity, constant exposure to physical contacts and the weather means that, over time, some occasional maintenance may be required. The best fence contractors in Kansas City, such as AmeriFence Corporation, perform follow-up services including repairs.
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3. What is Each Company’s Policy for Safety?
In any construction project, even with the most rigorously trained fence installation professionals, the occasional accident is possible. But reputable fence companies in Kansas City enforce safety policies to reduce the quantity and severity of incidents. Here at AmeriFence Corporation, we require personnel to undergo in-house training programs that cover topics such as respiratory protection, hazards, fire prevention, and safety on both job sites and when operating motor vehicles. Our insistence on maintaining safe work environments has earned us a MOD rating of 0.73.
4. Research Customer Reviews
Individually Google the Kansas City fence companies from that first results page and study their online reviews. See what other customers have said about the quality of their work. Sometimes former employees will leave online reviews about working for the company. Companies that treat employees well tend to be more productive.
5. Visit the Facilities of Your Local Fence Contractors
Once you’ve narrowed your search to a handful (say, 2-3) companies, pay a visit to each of their facilities. Do they appear to have a bountiful inventory at their facility? Is their office neat and well maintained? Is someone even at the front desk to greet you when you walk in? The way a fence company presents itself to walk-in customers says a lot about the staff’s professionalism.
6. It’s Time to Pick Up the Phone
Once you’ve decided upon a particular fence company in Kansas City, up an appointment to have an estimator review your property. If no one’s available to take your call, leave a message. If this company values customer service, they’ll call you back ASAP.
One final piece of advice: never hire a fence company that provides estimates without first sending someone to review your property.