When it comes to fencing your Perth property, the decision between doing it yourself and hiring a professional can be difficult. Every alternative has a distinct set of advantages and disadvantages. Below we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of DIY fencing and working with a Perth fencing business like Feature Fencing.
DIY Fencing
Pros:
- Cost-effective: DIY fencing can often be more affordable, especially for smaller projects.
- Customisation: By doing it yourself, you have complete control over the design, colours, materials and style of your fence. Most Perth fencing companies don’t offer customisation. Feature Fencing allows you to customise the style and design of your fence.
- Timeframe: You can install a fence yourself within your timeframe. It is worth noting that you will have to wait until a fence is manufactured unless you intend to purchase a more basic pre-made fence from a hardware store. Keep in mind, however, that it may take much longer to redo a fence if you have installed it incorrectly or to a sub-par standard.
Cons:
- Time-consuming: As you are installing the fence yourself, most likely with little to no experience, the task can be lengthy due to how labour-intensive it is.
- Skill and Tools: Installing a fence requires skills you may not have and, more than likely, tools, which you will have to hire or purchase. This means additional costs you may not have considered.
- Quality: If you are DIY installing a fence, it may not be installed to the same quality as a fence installer such as Feature Fencing.
- Permits and Regulations: Before installing a fence, it is important to ensure that you are following council regulations and local laws. A professional fencing installer such as Feature Fencing will ensure Pool Fencing as per regulations.
- Warranty: While the materials themselves are covered by warranty, the installation of a DIY fence will not be, meaning should it fall down, you will be responsible for the repairs.
Professional Fence Installers such as Feature Fencing Perth
Pros:
- Expertise: Professional fence installers such as Feature Fencing have a team of professionals with years of industry experience and knowledge to help create and install your dream fence.
- Time-saving: Installing a fence by yourself can take a long time, especially if you have no experience. Using a Perth fencing company such as Feature Fencing ensures that your fence installation has the least disruption time-wise to your property.
- Quality: Feature Fencing is known for offering high-quality custom-designed fences with attention to detail and built using the highest quality materials.
- Customisation: While DIY itself allows you to customise, something other Perth fence installers might not offer, Feature Fencing can create a personalised design to complement your property.
- Warranty: Our work is guaranteed with a warranty, providing you with peace of mind.
Cons:
- Cost: Hiring a professional fencing company can be more expensive than doing it yourself; however, that is more than outweighed by the pros above, including the higher quality, faster time frames and warranties a fence installer provides.
Should I DIY Install a Fence?
Before you consider doing your own installation of a fence, consider the following:
- Budget: Can you afford to hire a professional? What are the added costs of DIY? Keep in mind you will pay more for the materials than a fence company, and all of the tools and equipment you may need to hire and acquire, as well as any costs that might be required, should your installation not go to plan.
- Skill and Time: Is installing a fence something you are physically capable of doing? Can you concrete posts into place if needed? Have you got the spare time to complete the task?
- Project Scope: How big is the project itself? It might not seem large, but after commencement, the project could be overwhelming.
- Quality: Do you want a quality fence? Would you be disappointed if the quality of the fence didn’t match the rest of your house?
Whether you choose to DIY or have a fence installed by Feature Fencing, the most important thing is to choose the option that best suits you. If a high-quality, custom-designed fence will enhance your property value and street apparel is the most important thing for you, then look no further than Feature Fencing.
