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[SilleeMee]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@SilleeMee Wood covered by vinyl post

According to the contractor depending on how the fence is manufactured some posts need a wood insert others do not.

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@Mom2Dogs 

Yes, exactly. But wood gets old after a while and it starts to rot. Better to have aluminum inserts especially at the stress points...gates and at certain points down a long stretch of fencing for added strength and support.

[Mom2Dogs]

Home ownership is not for sissies....so far this year:  new roof, new fridge and we needed the kitchen facuet replaced and outside faucet repaired, to the tune of $500.00...

Every year there is a project...I am grateful for my home, just saying, there is always upkeep.

[SilleeMee]

@Mom2Dogs 

My house...it's were most of my income goes. Insurance, property taxes and upkeep gets more expensive with each passing year. For me there is no other place I would rather live and I will die here if all things permit.

[deepwaterdotter]

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@We rescue cats wrote:

@Mom2Dogs if you get the proposals in writing pay attention to the depth they are using for the posts, and make sure that it exceeds your frost line depth. Folks shook their heads when our builder went to 40" for our deck, after 30+ years our deck and fences have not shifted. We just removed the fence that stood around the former pool area  and it was a lot of digging for that team!

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We specified in our contract with the local contractor who built our deck 2 years ago that the posts would be burried below the frost line.  The county building inspector checked the depth of the posts before certifying the quality and safety of the construction.  We hired the same contractor to replace our roof, soffit, fascia, and gutters because of their quality workmanship.

[AuntG]

I would bet your old fence panels are better quality than anything out there that's affordable. Keep calling fence companies and you should find one who will replace the posts and use your old panels.

[Imaoldhippie]

@Mom2Dogs ...........I hire local too, I like getting people that are in business for themselves.

Good luck with your fencing project.

[monicakm]

@Mom2Dogs 

Most likely the contractor that suggested a whole new fence did so to make a bigger sale/more money.  Prices being all over the place could be different quality materials.  Some colors and designs are more popular and that drives up the price.  Before you hire a big box store to INSTALL a new one or FIX your existing fence, look at reviews.  

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@SilleeMee   True and if they would ruin a panel I am not sure I can get an exact replacement, since styles are constantly changing and some no longer available.

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There is the problem you are going to have.  Removing the panels may not be as easy as you think.  Over the years the fencing has shifted and moved, some may now be damaged.  No contractor is going to want to take that responsibility.

[Mom2Dogs]

@CrazyDaisy   Right now there are no damaged panels or posts, just heaving out of the ground but yes, anything can happen.

We wash the fence both sides every year so I know the fence is in good shape.

[Mom2Dogs]

I posted about our vinyl fence recently...I called 5 different companies for a bid, all showed up, I ended up with one quote!

Two mentioned that we needed a new fence but we do not agree.  Yes, the job is labor intensive, with removing the posts and reinstalling but the panels are just fine.

It is so disappointing that you take time to try to find qualified people, meet with them and then nothing!

I don't think the price we got is bloated - the two sides of the fence would come down, and all posts replaced, new concrete poured and then put back together.  I just wanted another price to compare.

My husband wants to wait until spring to have the work done, but as we both agreed prices may go up for supplies which will raise the cost.....and the contractor also mentioned how many different types of vinyl fences there are and he was concerned about finding an exact match to ours (for the posts).....which is a good point.

Generally we save cash for most repairs/purchases around the house and don't proceed until we have enough cash, but I think this time we might dip into our other money.

The next thing is insurance...I know he is insured but our insurance agent discussed with us about a ....Certificate of Liability Insurance form..we spoke with him about a new roof we are getting and he told us to make sure the roofer provided us with that form.  It protects us in the future even if the roofer has gone out of business we can still file a claim if we have an issue.  

We never heard of this form before but the roofer knew what it was and did not have a problem with providing it to us.