Chain Link Fence Installers – What To Look For and Installers By Province

Chain link is a great fencing solution for both commercial or residential properties. Chain link is known for its versatility, strength, and low cost, making it a very popular fence choice. However, it is not always an easy type of fence to install yourself. This article will help you discover what makes a great chain link fence installer and how to find an installer near you. If you live in Ontario and are considering a chain link fence for your property, contact Jay Fencing and we’ll help you select the right fence for you and your needs!

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What We Love About Chain Link

• Practical: Chain link fencing is one of the most versatile and practical commercial and residential fencing options to choose from. Chain link is often the most cost effective solution as it is reasonably priced and has a very long life expectancy when properly installed.

• Cost-Effective: Because of their low prices and high life-expectancy, chain link fences are an overall cost-effective solution to your fencing needs. Feel free to contact us for an estimate or if you would like to learn more about commercial fencing in Toronto.
• Secure: Chain link fences and commercial gates are strong and secure. For your commercial needs, our gates are made from quality materials and are installed with your unique property in mind. Chain link is extremely durable and when properly installed, you won’t have to worry about pets breaking through or wind knocking it down.

How To Find a Good Chain Link Installation Company

Finding a reputable chain link installation company is important, whether the fence is for your home or your business. No one wants to get ripped off or receive an improperly installed fence. Here are some common issues homeowners face when dealing with a bad installation company:

• Too many delays or not showing up on time/at all
• Using the wrong materials and refusing to fix or charging extra for their mistakes
• Ignoring your contract
• Inappropriate behaviour such as foul language, ignoring building codes, and/or ignoring Bylaws
• Poor workmanship

You can avoid these common problems by hiring a reputable chain link installation company. Here are some ways to find a great one:

Read Online Reviews

Google Reviews, HomeStars, and Facebook reviews are becoming increasingly popular. Reading what others in your community have to say about a company is one step to help you determine how reputable a company is. Remember though, there will always be negative reviews, no matter how great or reputable a company is. As attractive as a 5-star review is, it’s important to actually read through some of the reviews and see what customers have said. A company that has a 5-star rating but only three reviews may be less reputable than a company with a 4.3 star rating and 25 reviews.

Talk To Your Neighbours and Friends

 
Word of mouth is important too! If you see a great fence on your street, talk to your neighbours and ask who the installer was. As for a brief review and then if possible, look up the company online. It is not always wise to rely on word of mouth alone, but if you hear great things about a company from a reliable friend and see online these results were not isolated, it’s a good indication that this is a good fence installation company.

Call The Better Business Bureau (Or Look Them Up Online)

A great way to get a feel for the company is to search online for or call the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Using the BBB, you can find out what the company is rated and how long the company has been around for. You can also see if there have been any complaints against the company (and if so, how they handled these complaints) as well as how active they are in your community. You can check out Jay Fencing’s BBB page here!

Ask To See a Portfolio of Previous Work

Your new potential fence installer should be willing and excited to show you past work they’ve done. If they are hesitant, reluctant, or show you only one picture or two, that is a big red flag. If you are looking at a company’s website, you should be able to find lots of pictures or galleries of previous work – and the pictures should be large enough for you to at least see some detail. Exclusively tiny, fuzzy, or missing pictures may be a bad sign.

Check Out Their Website

 

There’s nothing wrong with using stock images on any website – but trying to pass off stock images or uncredited images as your own? That’s a different story. As mentioned in the point above, a reputable company will have lots of their own images, either taken by customers and sent along to the company or taken by the company themselves. If you feel like something is off or suspect a company has been stealing images, do a quick reverse image search on Google. A reputable company will never lie about their work.

Best Installers By Province

We’ve looked at online reviews and BBB ratings for various fence installers all across Canada. Here is our listing of the best installers by province.

British Columbia

Premium Fence Company, Surrey British Columbia
Google Reviews: 4.7 Stars (12 reviews)
Better Business Bureau: A+ Rating 

Alberta

Abacus Landscaping Ltd, Calgary, Alberta
HomeStars Rating: 9.7/10 (133 reviews)
Better Business Bureau: A+ 

Saskatchewan

Rite-Way Fencing, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
HomeStars Rating: 8.1/10 (8 reviews)
Better Business Bureau: N/A

Manitoba

Wallace + Wallace, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Google Reviews: 4.2 Stars 
Better Business Bureau: A+ (5/5 Stars) 

Ontario

Jay Fencing, Waterloo, Ontario 
Google Reviews: 4.7 Stars (30 reviews) 
Better Business Bureau: A+ 

Quebec

Inter Clôtures Sentinelle, Laval, Quebec (Note: This website is in French) 
Google Reviews: 4.3 Stars (10 reviews) 
Better Business Bureau: N/A 

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI

Eastern Fence, Moncton, New Brunswick
Yellow Pages: 5 Stars (4 reviews)
Better Business Bureau: A+ 

Newfoundland & Labrador

Provincial Fence and Specialties, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Average rating: 3.5 stars

Note: For Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut fencing companies check out Yellowpages.ca and Angie’s list for companies and reviews near you.

Chain Link Fence Installation – The Jay Fencing Solution

Avoiding common challenges and pitfalls is easy when you choose an experienced fence installer to complete the project for you! Jay Fencing has the experience and the know-how to get the job done right. With over 20 years of experience delivering quality service to our clients, we will make sure you don’t have to experience the difficulties of DIY fence installation.

At Jay Fencing, our professional team has all the proper tools, an understanding of weather and soil conditions, and the ability to work through any issue that may arise during the installation process. You can rely on the knowledge and experience of Jay Fencing. Feel confident that we will recommend only the products or services that meet your specific needs and budget.

 

“The installers were very dedicated to coming to install our new chain link fence on a Sunday, in the rain, no less. We appreciate the excellent work and the safety we now have again since the fence enclosed one end of our pool. Thanks for a great job!”

– Marjolein, Kitchener – Read more testimonials here!

At Jay Fencing, we value:

• Top notch customer service
• Providing the highest quality products and services available
• Being a name that you can trust
• Having experienced and hard working staff

Choosing to install a new fence, whether on your residential or commercial property, is a big decision. Jay Fencing will help guide you through the entire process and help you to plan the ideal fencing solution to suit you and your needs, all at the very best value.

Sources:

WikiHow – How to Find a Reputable Fencing Contractor 

Porch – When to Hire or Fire Your Fencing Contractor 

Do It Yourself – Wood, Vinyl, or Chain Link Fence: Pros and Cons