Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electric Fence Installation
Electric Fence Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electric Fence Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electric Fence Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electric Fence Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electric Fence Installation labor cost? What are the important Electric Fence Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electric Fence Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electric Fence Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electric Fence Installation expect to pay between $1.30 to $1.75 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electric Fence Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Electric Fence Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Electric Fence Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electric Fence Installation work? | The final appearance of the electric fencing will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Electric Fence Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Electric Fence Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Electric Fence Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Electric Fence Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electric Fence Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days. |
Electric Fence Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electric Fence Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electric Fence Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All electric fence from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Electric Fence Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Electric Fence Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Electric Fence Installation
- A detailed electric fence layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Vertical edges of electric fencing will be plumb to within 1/16 inch in 6 feet
Electric Fence Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electric Fence Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electric fencing work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review quantity calculations for electric fence and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order electric fencing; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of electric fencing; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Obtain a permit for Electric Fence Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Arrange for existing electric fencing to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for electric fencing using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Electric Fence Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
