Will the Fencers Damage My Property?

In this post:

• What's usually at risk when a fencing crew arrives
• What we check before we dig
• What happens if something does get damaged

You let a crew into your yard. They've got shovels, an auger, maybe a small digger. And you're thinking about your garden, your downpipes, your pavers and your lawn.

That worry is fair. In one review, the installers blocked and misaligned the downpipes during the job. The next time it rained, water overflowed everywhere. In another, a worker was asked to stay away from one part of the yard and went straight through it anyway.

A fence is meant to make your place better. It shouldn't leave you with a list of repairs.

What's usually at risk

• Downpipes and stormwater. They often run right along the boundary.
• Underground services. Water, gas, power, NBN and irrigation lines.
• Gardens and established plants along the fence line.
• Pavers, edging and lawn where the crew walks and wheels materials.
• Your neighbour's side. Their garden and structures matter too.

What we do before we dig

We check for underground services before any post hole is dug. On bigger jobs, that includes a Dial Before You Dig search.

We walk the fence line with you and ask about anything we should know. The irrigation line you put in yourself. The plant your mum gave you. The spot where the dog's buried. You know your yard better than we do.

What we do during the job

We protect what needs protecting. Downpipes get unclipped and refitted properly, then checked. Plants close to the line get tied back or moved where we can. We lay boards over soft lawn where we're wheeling heavy loads.

If you've asked us to stay away from an area, the whole crew knows about it before they start.

If something does get damaged

Accidents can happen on any job. What matters is what happens next.

If we damage something, we tell you. We don't hide it or hope you won't notice. Then we fix it or pay to have it fixed.

Questions to ask any fencer

• How do you check for pipes and cables before digging?
• What will you do with the downpipes along the fence?
• Who's responsible if something gets damaged?

If you have something special along your fence line, tell us at the quote. We'll plan around it.

Common questions

Do I need to be home while the fence goes in?

Not always. It helps to walk the fence line with us before we start, so we know what to protect.

Will you check for pipes and cables?

Yes, before any post hole is dug. On bigger jobs that includes a Dial Before You Dig search.

Should I move plants away from the fence first?

If there's anything you'd hate to lose, tell us at the quote. We'll work around it or help you move it.

Keep reading

• What happens to my old fence?
• My yard is hard to get into. Will that cost me more?
• The part of your fence you'll never see matters most

Want a crew that respects your place? Call us on 07 2141 7748, get a price online or let's have a chat.