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Does your fencing contractor have insurance? It's an important question because many companies and homeowners will hire a fence company to come out and install a fence on their property without the necessary liability coverage.

Most homeowners and businesses falsely believe their insurance will cover the costs if a worker is injured during the project. In all likelihood, if the fencing contractor doesn't carry the liability insurance, you will be responsible. Many states do not require insurance but it can still be a good sign of a quality fencing company if the contractor has the coverage which will protect you.

Ask for with every fence builder who bids on your job.

It's also important to have several fence companies to choose from - post your project with ConstructionDeal.com and we'll send you multiple offers to complete your fence project. It's a free process - you give us your request and sit back and wait for fence contractor to contact you! Just make sure they're following the license, insurance, and bond requirements for your state.

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Some helpful information from About.com: "Building codes and local zoning ordinances may restrict your fence installation, both in terms of height and design.

No one is unequivocally happy about restrictions, but some of the restrictions in this case are sensible. For instance, fencing on a corner lot should not be so high as to obscure drivers’ views at the intersection of the two roads your property abuts -- this would create a safety hazard. Here are some matters to check on prior to fence installation:

• In some locales, you will need to obtain a building permit prior to the fence installation.
• Have a surveyor determine precisely where your property boundary lies, unless you're already positive about this.
• Alternatively, just make sure the fence lies well within the confines of your own property, rather than near the border.
• Contact your local utility companies to help you determine the location of underground gas, water and power lines. The service is usually free. Whereas if you damage a power line while making a fence hole, repairing that damage most certainly will not be free!"

If you're not sure about your local building codes, or you need to obtain permits and get some surveying work done - consider ConstructionDeal.com.


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Labels: Building Codes, Fencing Installation, Fencing Permits