We received the quote for our fence yesterday: 5000 (the gate alone is almost 1000), and they calculated 48 meters (157 feet). I was quite shocked because I expected about half that amount...
Is it possible to do this yourself? Buy chain-link fencing at the hardware store and use wooden posts?
Does anyone have experience with this? We really need the fence (dog, children, and the river very close), but paying another 5000, whew.
I would be very grateful for any tips!!!
Is it possible to do this yourself? Buy chain-link fencing at the hardware store and use wooden posts?
Does anyone have experience with this? We really need the fence (dog, children, and the river very close), but paying another 5000, whew.
I would be very grateful for any tips!!!
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MODERATOR3 Oct 2009 16:24Hello viedma,
You can definitely build a garden fence yourself, especially using wood and chain-link mesh, which is quite straightforward. However, some craftsmanship skills are necessary, as the fence needs to be sturdy and not collapse the first time children climb on it.
You can definitely build a garden fence yourself, especially using wood and chain-link mesh, which is quite straightforward. However, some craftsmanship skills are necessary, as the fence needs to be sturdy and not collapse the first time children climb on it.
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Marcotg-120 Oct 2009 00:36Hello Viedma
In most cases, it helps to get a counteroffer. To avoid them having to re-measure, you can simply cover up the prices on the quote. If I have calculated the quote correctly, you were given a linear meter price of about 80 CHF (approximately 80 CHF) per meter? Is it really a chain-link fence/diagonal mesh (galvanized? Galfan?)? What height was offered? Is there anything special about your terrain? Many corners? Slopes?
Regards
Marco
In most cases, it helps to get a counteroffer. To avoid them having to re-measure, you can simply cover up the prices on the quote. If I have calculated the quote correctly, you were given a linear meter price of about 80 CHF (approximately 80 CHF) per meter? Is it really a chain-link fence/diagonal mesh (galvanized? Galfan?)? What height was offered? Is there anything special about your terrain? Many corners? Slopes?
Regards
Marco
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Seelandgärtner-17 Dec 2009 16:12Garden fences are described very broadly, with prices ranging from 10 to 500 CHF per running meter.
You need to decide how much the safety of your loved ones is worth to you.
A solid standard is probably a 100cm (40 inches) chain-link fence, either galvanized or green-coated.
The most money can be saved if you have the materials delivered and install the posts yourself, although I actually advise against this if you can afford professional help.
Even minor deviations in the lowest centimeter range are visible from quite a distance.
You need to decide how much the safety of your loved ones is worth to you.
A solid standard is probably a 100cm (40 inches) chain-link fence, either galvanized or green-coated.
The most money can be saved if you have the materials delivered and install the posts yourself, although I actually advise against this if you can afford professional help.
Even minor deviations in the lowest centimeter range are visible from quite a distance.