Fencing Suppliers

Fencing suppliers can either offer a general and more standard fencing solution for your home, or specialise in a particular product range. Regardless if you have small D.I.Y. requirements or in need of specialised services, it is always better to buy from a reputable supplier. Not only does a reputable supplier employ knowledgeable staff, but they also excel in customer service and sell quality products.

Types of Fencing Products

Generally, wholesale suppliers will offer standard solutions for:

• Garden/decorative fencing
  
  
• Pool fencing
  
  
• Privacy fencing
  
  
• Security fencing
  
  
• Gates

Materials could include:

• Wood
  
  
• Wood alternatives
  
  
• Bamboo
  
  
• Wrought iron
  
  
• Chain link
  
  
• Metal
  
  
• Steel
  
  
• Aluminium
  
  
• Vinyl

Suppliers specialising in a particular type of fencing will normally offer you a wider range of choice in design and style. Electric and glass fencing solutions are examples of specialised fencing solutions. Usually, this will require a custom made solution for your home, and therefore an onsite assessment will have to be conducted. Fencing specialists should also be able to provide installation or engineering certificates where required.

Supply Only vs. Supply and Install

When planning large home improvement fencing projects, costs play a major role. Is it better to buy directly from a supplier and then hire someone to do the work? Or is it more advantageous to have it supplied and installed from one source?

Let us consider the advantages and disadvantages of both options.

Supply Only

Advantages include:

• Specialist suppliers may offer more alternative materials choices
  
  
• Easier to enforce any product guarantees
  
  
• May have better pricing as there is no secondary contractor mark up
  
  
• Can view materials before purchasing

On the downside, the supplier may not be able to offer qualified advice on installation. Owners will be liable for organising transportation and delivery, and risk purchasing incorrect quantities.

Supply and Install

Advantages include:

• Contractor may get the materials cheaper than you could
  
  
• Contractor knows what they need
  
  
• Contractor will arrange for materials to be delivered
  
  
• Certainty of how much the materials will cost as the installer has already quoted a price

On the downside the contractor may add a mark-up on materials, and it may be harder to follow up on quality guarantees.

Final Word on Fencing Suppliers

The homeimprovementpages.com.au website gives home owners access to a large list of fencing suppliers. These include profile pages for general and specialised suppliers, with online supplier brochures and contact information available.