4 Steps For Finding Reputable Fencing Contractors In Melbourne

Posted by Sanju k on January 12th, 2017

Homeowners and property managers alike are often faced with the same concerns when searching for a fencing contractor in Melbourne – are they licensed and insured, do they have a successful track record; do they provide quality work with the best materials, how long have they been in business, and have any complaints been filed against them? These are valid and important questions; use these following steps to ensure you make the right choice.

1. Don’t always rely on the Yellow Pages
   If your first reaction when looking for a trade or service is to open up your local Yellow Pages, stop. It’s actually important that you begin your search by asking around people that you know, as they have first hand experience with the contractor in question. Someone who you’ve heard about via word-of-mouth is going to be 100 times better than one with a 00 ad in the Yellow Pages. You have no idea if he paid for that ad by ripping off one of his customers or if produces quality work.
   
   
2. Call your local Better Business Bureau
   By getting in touch with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), you will be able to find out how long the contractor or their company has been around, what complaints (if any) have been made against them, if they are active in the local community, and a whole wealth of other information that you might find useful. This can help you to form a more accurate picture of the contractor and how they have handled complaint resolution in the past (if applicable, as not all will have complaints).
   
   
3. Ask to see their portfolio
   Once you’ve found a fencing contractor in Melbourne that you’re comfortable with, you should ask to see their portfolio. These are a source of pride for a reputable business, so they should be more than willing to show you what sort of work they’ve completed in the past. They should also be willing to give you the addresses of a few properties similar to yours that they have worked on. If the contractor isn’t very forthcoming with this information, they should be avoided.
   
   
4. Check out their online presence
   These days, almost all reputable contractors will have an online presence of some kind. If they have a website, ensure that you check it out and browse through it thoroughly. It can be a good idea to check the source code to determine if they’ve “borrowed” images from elsewhere and are trying to pass them off as their own. Don’t just restrict yourself to their website either – ensure that you search for the company name to see what other information (such as reviews) pops up.

We hope that the information provided in each of these steps has enabled you to find the most reputable fencing contractor in Melbourne. After all, when someone’s life may depend on a correctly installed fencing system, you have to ensure that you’ve hired the right contractor for the job. Any failure could result in a lawsuit, which could be catastrophic for an individual or business. At the end of the day, we always recommend going with your gut instincts.

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