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StraightForward Fence Co Inc

Fencing Service, Driveway Gate Service, Sheet Metal Repair,

About us

We are a local fence company that has been in business since 2002 We offer all types of fencing, including PVC/vinyl, aluminum, wood, chainlink, post & rail, specializing in vinyl and aluminum We have approximately 10 employees and we do not subcontract We have state licences in both Pa and NJ (Pa #010221 NJ #13VH05202300) We are a member of the Better Business Bureau and the American Fence Association (AFA). The company has earned the Blue Ribbon status with the AFA Gary is a certified fence professional (CFP)as designated by the AFA and Marta is the treasurer for the Keystone chapter of the AFA. We run promotions on and off all year long We guarantee all our work and can give you multiple references. We have a 24 hr callback guarantee. Second contact - Marta Schwartz. Award wining.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
23 years of experience

Services we offer

Fencing & snow removal.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.8146 Reviews
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5
91%
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Showing 26-50 of 146 reviews
Kayla M.
Oct 2017
5.0
Fencing Service, Driveway Gate Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
So smoothly! Scheduling and choosing our fence was super easy - they helped us choose which fencing, the hardware, and offered advice on other accessories. The crew showed up on time, and the fence was installed VERY quickly, and looks GREAT (5-6 years running). Over the years, some settling has occurred. I called to ask what can be done, and StraightForward came out and just corrected the leveling of the fence with no questions asked! WOW! Recently, one of the gate hinges snapped. It took just a bit to get someone to come out to look at it, but when he did, it was fixed in no time flat. And the gate works great now! And, to my surprise, it was the owner himself, Gary, that took the time to come out and service us. It isn't often that a company in this type of industry will continue with awesome customer service AFTER the product has been installed and the sale complete, but StraightForward is one of the few. We will have more fencing needs in the coming months/year, and will only make one phone call - to StraightForward. Great product. Great service!

Michael B.
Oct 2017
3.0
Fencing Service
SFF did a nice job, and I remain happy with the work the performed. HOWEVER, since that install I had damage to part of the fence and called to request a repair. The woman said they would be out in 4-6 weeks, and despite the long wait, I said okay. Six weeks later, no word from SFF, so I call for a status update. I am then told that they maybe could come out in another 4 months, but no guarantee. Really, this is 1 job at best. I have since found another fence company that I will be using and recommending going forward.

Vicky B.
Aug 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Perfect! They did a great job!!

Walter B.
Aug 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Fence was installed professionally, even given issues with unlevel surfaces, I am very satisfied. AngiesList coupon and cash payment discount brought price down further from a competitive original estimate. Be aware that if you have a 'small job' (like me), there could be a 6-8 week wait for installation. And police around before they leave, some metal shavings were left behind; not a big problem, but should have been cleaned up, around pool area. Very conscientious about explaining rules concerning fence height, gate locking, etc since this was a pool protection fence. Advised on procuring of permits, etc. So all in all, very good job.

Steve V.
Aug 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Sraightforward Fencing was great. I received a free estimate and their price beat the other quotes I collected. Workers were friendly and efficient. All the work was done in a day and my backyard looks terrific. Would definitely hire them again.

Daniel M.
Jul 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,475
Very fast and smooth installation

Mary G.
Jul 2017
2.0
Fencing Service
I needed about 65 feet of shadowbox fencing replaced, and I also needed about 30 ft. of split rail replaced in my yard. I called on a Friday afternoon and left a message. A woman called me back within 30 min. I told her my issues, gave her my contact information and told her I would email her photos of the areas needed fixing.  She said I would get a call on Monday to arrange for someone to come out.  I immediately sent her an email with photos, repeating in writing what I needed and included my contact information.  Monday came and went- no call.  On Tuesday, 10 am, I called and I think it was the same woman that picked up. When I said I had called and was told someone would contact me yesterday, she said,"Well, I'm waiting for Gary to come in and he'll call you."  I said OK and we hung up.  It's been a week and I have gotten no call back, so I called another company to handle my job.

Jeniffer B.
May 2017
4.0
Fencing Service, Driveway Gate Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
It went well but it took longer than they said it would.

Mia V.
Apr 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
I had terrible trouble finding a fence company that would come out and help me. Most seem to want to do an entire yard, not just one side. But Straight Forward Fencing came out immediately and when I called them. They worked with me to get the money from my insurance company and they made the fence safe for my dogs. I would absolutely call them again if I need a fence.

ELIZABETH B.
Mar 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Jessica G.
Mar 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
We never ended up using them, but they were super responsive to my emails and calls. They answered questions and were very knowledgeable. They are a company i would use in the future for another project if needed. Great customer service!!

Leonard M.
Feb 2017
4.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
very good so far.

Gary T.
Jan 2017
5.0
Fencing Service, Driveway Gate Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
GREAT!!!!!!!!!

Bertrand Y.
Jan 2017
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went excellent.

Michael L.
Dec 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great. Fast, professional, excellent job with no mess.

Blanton C.
Nov 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Very well. We are happy.

Carla K.
Oct 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

We had a unique situation where our neighbor's driveway had been extended onto our property and needed to be removed.  At the same time, we wanted to install some type of boundary fence on that side of our property due to our neighbor planting bushes on our property despite having survey markers clearly showing the boundary and requesting her not to do so.  We spoke with multiple fence installers and StraightForward Fence was the only company who could complete the entire scope of work.  We wanted the job to be done as quickly as possible to prevent further destruction of our property. 

The associates of StraightForward Fence were wonderful to work with.  They were professional during all interactions even with our crazy situation.  They took care of all of  my concerns regarding the project and went above and beyond to help us through the permitting process and installation. 

During installation, our neighbor parked her car to interfere with the project and StraightForward Fence Co owner, Gary, spoke with her throughout the day, providing documentation on the work permitted and ensured that by the end of the day everything was completed as needed. 

We love our new fence, and truly appreciate not only the fence installation work, but also the customer service that was provided throughout the project and the delicate handling of our unique situation. 

I highly recommend using this company for any fence installation.  I know we will use them again in the future. 


Jennifer P.
Sep 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Great experience. Timely responses. Someone always answers the phone, You don't have to play phone tag. Job was done before deadline...installers made sure to meet with us and review expectations before they started digging. We had one concern after they'd left and they came back out in 24 hrs to rectify the problem. A+++. Best price in Bucks (and we checked several).

Lonny G.
Aug 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
A great experience from start to finish. After the original design was drawn up, the owner (Gary) came by twice to make sure it met his quality standards. He also came to our house twice during the build to monitor progress. The crew showed up on time both days, finished per the original time estimate, and did an excellent job. I highly recommend this company

Larry K.
Jul 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
A very professional crew was sent to remove and install a new fence.  They did an excellent job, cleaned up and the fence looked great. They came when promised and were very polite.

Angelica B.
Jul 2016
2.0
Fencing Service
The employee came out surveyed the job and never mailed the estimate as advised. We called to follow up and still never received the estimate.
Response from StraightForward Fence Co Inc

"We apologize we are just now seeing this review. Our notifications from Angie's List have not been working and with the switch from their old business center to a new one, we did not receive several reviews. We always call first to discuss the estimate, then mail it only if requested (as we do 60-80 estimates per week, and not all customers are interested after receiving a verbal estimate. Also after speaking, some people make changes or narrow down from multiple options to one or two) Our records show we left several voicemails in an attempt to give you your estimate. We originally came out to your property on 5/12/16 - then left a voicemail on 5/18. When we received no response, we tried again on 5/24. We then received a call from the customer on 6/13 looking for her numbers, and again left her a voicemail on 6/14"


Joan G.
Jun 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400
The salesman was punctual and very professional. He had all information at his fingertips and answered all of our questions. The pre-installation visit was informative, and we were provided the paperwork to apply for a permit. All paperwork was completed. We received a call two days before the installation, and the crew showed up as promised. They were efficient, careful of our garden beds and property, and left the property quite clean. The crew manager even worked to ensure that the gate would swing unimpeded into the yard, which is not how the original worked. We expected to have to do that work ourselves. Overall, they were professional, pleasant, knowledgeable, and did an excellent job for us.

Laura M.
May 2016
1.0
Fencing Service
$7,000
The behavior demonstrated by the representative was completely unprofessional and I would not recommend working with this firm.
Response from StraightForward Fence Co Inc

"This was a situation where it would be nice to be able to grade a customer. Unfortunately from the start it was not a great experience on our end. When we arrived to do the estimate, the homeowner made us feel like we were bothering him. When we asked where he would like the fence to go, he hesitated to show us, did not want to answer any of our questions about what they were looking for so we could give him a precise estimate. The same thing happened when we arrived to sign the contract. Was asked several questions regarding the installation - which way you want a gate to swing, how far off the ground do you want the fence, does it need to be poolcode, etc. These questions are designed to make sure the customer is happy when we are finished. Every question we asked was met with reluctance to answer. We still continued to try to work with them. The last step of the contract is we receive a deposit. The fence they were ordering has to be made, and once it is made we would be stuck with the product if they changed their mind, this is why we require a deposit. The wife asked us to hold the deposit until the work was complete which defeats the purpose of a deposit. We said we could not do that, so she said she would not give us a deposit. At this point we cannot do the work for them so we left. The owner did not storm out he simply left. We cannot leave a signed contract with them that states a deposit was received (it is pre-typed). This would obligate us to do work that we are not going to do as we cancelled the contract."


Mary Z.
May 2016
3.0
Fencing Service
$4,000
However the four by four post put in for the gate has started to bend, therefore the gate will not open. I have reached out to them for quite a few months, since January. Finally someone came but nothing has been done since they came out. No contact - no nothing. The fellows that put in the fence were great, but the followup has been horrible.
Response from StraightForward Fence Co Inc

"We have taken care of this situation by replacing (3) 4x4 posts at no charge to the customer. This was done as a courtesy since wood unlike our other materials does not have a warranty - it is a natural product. We did go out to see the issue and found 3 posts that were beginning to warp, since the install was recent we agreed to replace them, unfortunately she called in the winter so we had to wait until better weather. It was a cosmetic issue not urgent, so it took us a little while to get to it."


Timothy L.
May 2016
5.0
Fencing Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800
Larry the estimator came out on time, Gary the owner likewise showed up at the agreed time to sign the contracts. Their pricing was competitive when you factor in what they include in their base price versus what competitors list as options. The installation crew led by Nick was great. The attention to detail (fence is perfectly straight) and clean up afterwards was really good. Nick and the crew were very courteous asking our input regularly. If we have another fence job in our future we know who we will be calling.
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Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

PA010221

Trade License Locale

PA

Trade License Authority

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection

Trade License Expiration

07/01/2023

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FAQ

StraightForward Fence Co Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
StraightForward Fence Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Financing Available, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, StraightForward Fence Co Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, StraightForward Fence Co Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, StraightForward Fence Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, StraightForward Fence Co Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, StraightForward Fence Co Inc offers warranties.
StraightForward Fence Co Inc offers the following services: Fencing & snow removal.
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