Ensure that the contractor is accustomed to dealing with both fence repair and fence installation. This is very important for a couple of different reasons. For one, it gives the contractor a more holistic understanding of fences. This provides him or her with the ability to fix your fence quicker. Also, you may underestimate the extent of the damage that your fence has sustained. The fence may need to be replaced in certain sections, which makes a contractor with installation experience even more helpful.

You should get a quote for any work the contractor needs to do. The quote will cover every financial aspect of the project from materials to labor. All of this will be tabulated by the contractor to produce an estimated cost for the project. The quote will also often include the amount of time the contractor expects to spend on the project. When you get the quote, you will be in a better position to decide whether or not you want to hire the contractor.

Remember to put a contract together. The contract should be a very simple, straightforward document that lays out some key points. The contract should plainly state the extent of the work to be performed. It should also include a section on how and when you will be paying the contractor.