05-06-2008, 02:08 AM
Specify that they are to use pressure treated posts. The above ground part can be cedar or untreated pine, but the posts must be treated. Also make sure they are set in concrete.
Make sure that the fence is on your property. If it is on the neighbor's side you might have to take it down.
Make sure the fence is acceptable to the home owners' association if you have deed restrictions.
If it were my fence, I would have the contractor use aluminum nails so they do not stain the wood. However, they will not be able use a nail gun if they use aluminum nails and aluminum nails can be hard to find.
If you have them take down the old fence and remove it, make sure you get it in writing that they will do so.
Do not pay them until the job is completed and you are satisfied with the results.
Make sure that the fence is on your property. If it is on the neighbor's side you might have to take it down.
Make sure the fence is acceptable to the home owners' association if you have deed restrictions.
If it were my fence, I would have the contractor use aluminum nails so they do not stain the wood. However, they will not be able use a nail gun if they use aluminum nails and aluminum nails can be hard to find.
If you have them take down the old fence and remove it, make sure you get it in writing that they will do so.
Do not pay them until the job is completed and you are satisfied with the results.