
FENCE OUTLET
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VINYL, ALUMINUM, STEEL, WOOD, & CHAIN LINK FENCING. ARBORS, GATE OPENERS.
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Services we offer
& CHAIN LINK FENCING. ARBORS, ALUMINUM, GATE OPENERS., STEEL, VINYL, WOOD
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Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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58% | ||
11% | ||
4% | ||
7% | ||
20% |
Well first they showed unannounced while I was at work and did not have the HOA permission yet. HOA manager called and I had to ask them to cease work immediately and remove what was done until I got the HOA approval. Once installed, we noticed some bars had small bends and the main supports were slightly off center to allow fitting of the length of each piece. I was not informed of this until it was done and had no option once it was cemented in solid. Not only once did they break the irrigation line, a second time the broke a main and we had to work a new water line around the main post given the post was already cemented in. I asked why the ground wasn't dug slightly to ensure there was no line there, but got no good response. Basically, the job was rushed, very rushed. I'd say it was about them doing jobs fast, not slower to ensure quality. Some screws were missing on the fence and rather than call, I just went to True Value to do it myself to save the aggravation. To their credit, they did offer us a few extra ball tops for the corners free of charge. And I'm adding this review now because all the regular flat caps have lost their paint and are all bare, while I noticed many were put on without a hex screw to secure them - again rush job and poor workmanship.
I had a local vendor well known in the "USA" and Bradenton area who gave an estimate about 100$ more but I went cheap and it cost me. Lesson learned. Ultimately, they finished the job okay, but I would not be confident in ever recommending their product installation. If do it yourself, perhaps it would be different.
completion delay. I started looking for a fence company on Angie's List and
with the Better Business Bureau. Although the reviews were mixed I thought I
would give them a chance to make a presentation. The salesman was very patient
with me as I had a great number of questions. He made several trips to my home
during my three + months decision-making process. He brought samples and I was
pleased with their product. The product seemed good (I have only had it
installed for about four weeks so it is too early to say). I was also
re-sodding the entire backyard and was very specific on the timeline I needed
to have the job completed because I wanted the fence in before my sod
installation. Most important to me that I stated over and over again and had
written in the contract was that the fence be as close to the ground as
possible because I have 2 small dogs less than 10 pounds. I was also
concerned with some of the fencing companies that use contract employees, which
is something I specifically did not want to deal with. They assured me that
their employees are actual employees of the Company. Their price was
competitive, they provided proof of insurance and Worker's Comp. (which I
confirmed) as that also was important to me. My son was paying for the fence
replacement so I accepted their bid which was a few hundred dollars lower. I
WISH I HAD SELECTED THE OTHER COMPANY I PREFERRED (FF)! The project was a
nightmare from beginning to end. They did not have Florida Sunshine Locate come
out to mark the property prior to the expected date of commencement. I asked
and they said there was a delay in that process but they wanted to continue. I
told them that they absolutely were not to do anything on my property, not set
foot on my property until this step was done. The Sales Staff did a good job of
selling the package but installation dropped the ball. The worker's installing
the fence spoke NO English. This would not have been a problem if there was a
supervisor/foreman overseeing the project but there was none. They took out the
existing lumber fence but made no attempt to rake level or smooth out the
ground at the fence line before putting down the new one. THE GAPS BELOW THE
BOTTOM RAIL WERE A BIG PROBLEM FOR ME. Trying to speak with the workers was a
waste of time. I spent so much time on the phone trying to contact someone in
charge of installation. The only person I was able to contact was the Sales
Rep. The ground under the post was not level, they wanted to leave big chunks
of concrete in my backyard from where I had asked them to dig out and fill the
old post holes, they destroyed whatever grass remained in the back leaving
mounds of brown dirt everywhere from the post holes. The gate was not level on
the bottom and one side 3 inches higher than the other. I called the other Company I had considered
(FF), to see if they could come out and take a look and see what they thought
of the work before I paid Fence Outlet. They could not come because they were
busy but gave me the name of a Company specializing in fence repairs. The owner
came out right away. He told me everything that needed to be corrected by Fence
Outlet. Of course this cost me money. He looked at the gate and told me part of
the problem with the gate was that it had been INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN! I called
Fence Outlet and finally spoke with the Regional Manager who assured me that
there was no way the gate was upside down. After much prodding he came out and
sure enough? The Gate WAS upside down. I expressed all of my concerns about the
project and he promised to have the team come back to make the corrections. I
told him I would be withholding final payment until then. They sent back the
same team. Still no foreman/supervisor I told the Salesman I would not be
paying until I see one. One called to ask if the work had been completed to my
satisfaction. I told him I am not a fence installer, have no idea what I am
looking for and when some supervisor/foreman came to check the job, I would be
glad to pay. He came out a few days later. I had to push back my sod
installation and I could not even let my dogs in the backyard as it was a dirt
mess. Unless you want to supervise the project, know about fence installation and
are planning to re-sod the entire area when they are finished, beware. Lesson
learned? trying to save a few hundred dollars, ended up costing more.
We were working under a tight deadline because we were selling our house. Fence Outlet understood and moved mountains to make sure the new fence was in and inspected before the new survey was done.
"Thank you for your patience [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate you very much and the opportunity to serve you and all the wonderful rescues you have. Thank you again for the ind words!"
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