DIY vs Hiring a Fence Contractor in New Plymouth: What Really Saves Money

The Real Cost of DIY Fencing

DIYing is the new hot trend, from yard decor to home improvement, homeowners take pride in their self-made projects. Still, there are some things that should be left to the professionals. DIYing is praised for its affordability, but when it comes to fencing, cutting corners can cost you more in the future than you would have spent if you had hired a fence contractor. The larger your lot, the more room there is for failure, and fence failure is not something anyone wants to deal with. 

New Plymouth Lot Sizes 

New Plymouth has some pretty long property lines, and when you’re planning an at-home fence project, those long lot lines mean you have a lot more obstacles. From navigating your yard’s terrain to estimating the materials needed, there’s a lot at stake. One wrong move and your DIY fence becomes not only a hazard, but a liability. If your fence fails and falls on your property, you risk damaging your outdoor assets. Worse, if it falls onto your neighbor’s property and damages their outdoor features, you could end up paying a lot in reparations. 

Hidden Expenses

If you’re considering DIYing your New Plymouth fence, here are some factors you need to consider before you dig yourself a lot deeper than your fence post.

• Preparation: You’ll need to clear the path of your fence, which means renting whatever machinery you may need to clear obstacles. 
• Permitting: You’ll need to create a fence plan that is to code and follows your property lines, which can be difficult to keep straight as a DIY project. If your fence extends over your property line, your city may require you to tear it down, which could cost you more.
• Tool Rental: You’ll need to rent a cement mixer and power saws to do the job right. 
• Supports: Add a bag of cement for each fence post. The longer the fence, the more cement and gravel you’ll need to keep your structure upright. 
• Wasted Material: Be sure to account for wasted material; even professionals make mistakes and need to buy extra. When you DIY, you’re sure to need even more, so factor in extra material cost when you make your calculations.
• Disposal Fees: Prepare to pay for scraps to be hauled away.

Material Waste

As mentioned above, even fence professionals make miscalculations. That’s why Superior Fence & Rail of Treasure Valley packs extra material for every fence installation, and any added fees are discussed prior to installation. This keeps things running smoothly. When you DIY, you can’t accurately calculate exactly how much material you need, and that leads to added trips back to the hardware store. You’ll end up spending a lot more for miscalculations than you would have if you just worked with a fence professional in New Plymouth. 

Equipment Rental vs. Contractor Tools

When you’re calculating the cost of your fence installation it’s important to consider the cost of tools and machine rentals. When you work with a fence contractor in New Plymouth, they can give you your fence estimate right up front. No calculator needed on your end. Not to mention, your average machine rental won’t compare to a fence company’s high-quality machinery. If you’re DIYing, you probably want to pick the cheapest tool rental possible, which could lead to more trouble. If you are going to DIY your fence, you need to invest in a high-end rental, which will cost you. 

What DIY Fencing Can’t Offer

With such long lot lines in New Plymouth, there’s a lot that can go wrong with a DIY fence installation. When your fence fails or needs repair, you’re stuck fixing it for years to come. But when you work with a fence builder in New Plymouth, like Superior Fence & Rail of Treasure Valley, you can secure your fence with a warranty. A good warranty is worth the cost when hiring a reliable fence contractor. With the right warranty for your new fence, you can leave fence repairs to the professionals – sometimes for years – saving you time and money. DIY fencing can’t do that.

Contractors Prevent Costly Do-Overs

If your fence isn’t perfectly straight down your lot line, and it doesn’t pass city inspection, you can be hit with some pretty hefty fines. Not to mention, you’ll be asked to tear down your fence, and by that point, you’ll be wishing you had hired a fence professional to begin with. So skip the breakdown and start with a reliable fence contractor in New Plymouth. 

Call Superior Fence & Rail of Treasure Valley today at (208) 325-5570 or click here for your free fence estimate. It’s a lot quicker than calculating all those trips back to the hardware store.