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My Old Fence Is Gone and the New One Isn't Here

The old fence comes down, then nothing. Here's why the gap between removal and install matters, and how to avoid it.

One review stuck with me. The old fence was ripped down and left lying on the front lawn for three weeks. No new fence. No barrier. Just an open yard.

If you've got a dog, young kids or a pool, that's not an inconvenience. It's a safety problem.

Why it happens

Some contractors pull the old fence down to look busy, before the new materials have even arrived. Then a delivery slips, or the crew gets moved to another job, and you're left exposed.

What should happen

Materials are on site, or confirmed for delivery, before the old fence comes down.
The old fence is removed and taken away, not dumped on your lawn.
If there has to be a gap overnight, temporary fencing or a safe barrier goes up.

Questions to ask

Will the materials be here before you remove my old fence?
How long will my yard be open?
What happens if the job runs over a day?

How we plan it

We aim to take the old fence down only when we're ready to build the new one. If your yard will be open for any length of time, we'll tell you upfront, so you can plan for pets and kids.

Worried about being left without a fence? Call us on 07 2141 7748 or request a free quote.

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