Beating The Spring Rush on Home Fence Installation.

Waiting for the weather to warm up before choosing and installing a residential fence system seems like it would be the logical answer. With cold weather coming and the holidays rapidly approaching, visions of butterflies may be overshadowed by ones of sugar plums. As a result, most homeowners put their landscaping, construction and other outdoor projects temporarily on the shelf. But, you might be surprised to know that for the conscious consumer, September-March is best time to have your home fence installed. 

Here Are The Benefits of Starting and Finishing Your Fence Project in the Winter Months:

• Professional Fence Contracting Companies tend to fill up very quickly with new and repeat Residential Commercial & Industrial customers during the spring and summer months. This could cause your fence installation to have a longer turnaround time. You may even have to put your name on a waiting list.

• Homeowners who do their homework and want to save significantly on their quality fence installation, should know that in the off season, you are likely to pay less for your home fence installation than the peak Spring and Summer months due to the fact that people aren't considering their outdoor projects until a fair bit into the new year.

• A huge perk of this particular strategy, is that when you start your fence installation in the off season months, you'll get to work closely with your Professional Fence Specialist. This way if you have something special to order or you have a custom or specialty job requests, they can help you line that up.

How Can an Early Fence Installation Help With my Other Important Outdoor Projects?

Let's use Swimming Pool Installation as an example:

Many homeowners decide on building their pool in the winter months as the prices are lower and they can generally have the pool ready to go by the time the flowers start blooming. You may want to consider going ahead and installing a residential fence so that the job is sure to be completed just in time for spring. If you are in contact with your pool company for a winter installation, a Professional Fence Specialist should be able to work with that contractor on the front end so that both Construction Companies are working in sync to achieve your individual project goals. Professional Fence Companies should even be able to provide temporary fencing for the duration of the construction process. They can help streamline your project when you're ready for your Professional Residential Fence Installation.

What if I Just Want to Update My Existing Yard with Modern Materials?

Off Season is perfect timing to replace a dilapidated or damaged fence. Maybe you are ready to replace an old fence on your property that is not up to code. Or, you are tired of staining and maintaining an old wood fence and ready for a maintenance free option. A Vinyl Fence is virtually that. It needs very little attention after installation. Replacing your wood residential fences in the off season allows you see firsthand the durability of your vinyl fence in the colder months. And best of all, this option saves on short and long term cost

Seen above: Before and After of a Residential Fence Replacement and Upgrade in Alexandria, VA

Fence for Newly Constructed Homes

Believe it or not, a good portion of newly constructed homes are completed in the winter months. Don't let your fence installation become an after thought. If you have a fence on your wishlist for your new home, make fence installation part of your house construction and closing schedule. Your fence is part of your home and should suit your style and taste like everything else in your home! So, if you've been considering or planning a Spring 2014 fence installation project, it's a smart move to bump your fence project up a few notches on the priority scale so that when spring has sprung, all you have to do is relax and enjoy your  beautiful and well thought out yard.