DIY Versus Professional Installation: Wooden Fence Edition

Congratulations on deciding to install a wooden fence at your home or business. While the thought of installing your own DIY wooden fence may sound exciting, many factors must be considered. In this article, Superior Fence & Rail will explore all the pros and cons of a do-it-yourself vs. a professional wooden fence installation. We will cover valuable information to help you discern the best path to take on your wooden fence journey.

What Does A DIY Wooden Fence Installation Require?

Time. If you ask someone who has installed a wooden fence on their own without the help of a professional fence installer, the number one requirement is time. The entire DIY process requires a huge investment in time. This is something that you really cannot place a dollar amount on when it is lost. This consists of the time required to plan the fence and submit all the necessary documentation for permits, HOA approval, and material procurement. And this is the time you spend on the project before the build begins.

It is true that, for some, the DIY process can be very rewarding. However, installing your wooden fence on your own takes not only time but also some knowledge of construction. Not to mention access to the proper tools required to complete the job.

What Are The Pros & Cons Of DIY Vs. Professional Installation?

The most positive takeaway from installing a wooden fence yourself is self-satisfaction. This is the case with any type of DIY home improvement project that turns out right. One of the other pros may be the cost savings, but this pro can quickly become a con if the fence turns out less than your expectations. Already investing in a wooden fence project and then learning the project turns out to have issues could cost you a lot more in the long run.

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The cons of DIY compared to hiring a professional include, as mentioned, the huge investment in time, but also the physical demands of installing a wooden fence can be more than you expected. Additionally, a lack of experience and knowledge can open the door for potential errors. A prime example is using cheap fence panels, expecting them to perform the same as a hand-built fence. At Superior Fence & Rail, we have seen many project failures and heard stories from do-it-yourself wooden fence projects where inferior-quality fence panels were used.

Other Fence Installation Factors To Consider

Expertise and quality often go together when hiring a professional fence installer. Having the skill and background to install a wooden fence correctly will ensure the structural integrity and aesthetics you seek.

How long will your wooden fence project take from start to finish? Should you do it yourself?

This is from the planning stages all the way to the final inspection of your finished fence. At Superior Fence & Rail, we build all our wooden fences on-site, using superior heavy-duty lumber and experienced crews. This results in a project that is efficient and has minimal (if any) disruptions during the project.

Who will you turn to if you have problems with your DIY fence down the road? What will you do if the fence fails since any responsibility and/or lack of warranty will fall to the owner?

Superior Fence & Rail stands behind all our projects, and we offer the best warranties in the business. Fully licensed and insured, we live up to our name. Superior has been hired many times to complete many do-it-yourself projects that have gone wrong. In most cases, the fence had to be restarted from square one, leaving the client at a loss for the time and materials they already had invested in the project. Proof that hiring a professional can save you money. A wooden fence from Superior Fence & Rail can bring you just as much pride as building the fence yourself!

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A Wooden Fence Installation You Can Take Pride In

Why choose us? Superior is passionate about fencing and professionalism. Our first-class customer service has resulted in our 20,000 positive reviews. We are the country’s highest-rated fence company for a reason. Contact us today to experience the Superior difference for yourself. We would love the opportunity to work with you!