But here’s the truth: the lowest bid isn’t always the best fence.
Mistake #1: Choosing on Price Alone
That “too good to be true” estimate? It usually is.
Posts not set deep enough. Thin wood that warps after one Texas summer. No one answering the phone when the gate won’t shut.
The cost to install a wood fence isn’t just the number on the paper. It’s how many times you’ll pay for fixes later.
Mistake #2: No Written Guarantees
A handshake is nice. A guarantee in writing is better.
Skip this, and when your fence leans in six months, you’re out of luck. A real contractor puts it in writing — and backs it with service.
Mistake #3: Not Checking the Address
Here’s a quick test: Do they have a real physical location?
If the “business” runs out of a mailbox, a house, or — worse — has no address at all, that’s a problem. Because once they take your deposit, good luck finding them again.
Mistake #4: Not Checking the Owner
Look up the owners. Is it a real person you can hold accountable? Too many “companies” are just throwaway names with no one standing behind them.
Mistake #5: Ignoring the Red Flags
The fence industry has fraud. It’s real. And if your gut tells you something’s off, listen.
Contractors who take your deposit and vanish? Common.
Crews who walk off halfway through? Happens all the time.
Breaking things on your property, then saying “not our problem” because they’re uninsured? Unfortunately, yes.
If you think it might happen, it probably will.
How to Avoid the Headaches
The safest bet is simple:
Pick a contractor with a verifiable address and a real team.
Demand written guarantees — not promises.
Check for insurance and licenses before the first post goes in.
Choose a company that’s built to be found tomorrow, not just today.
Want to Skip the Guessing Game?
That’s why we built the Instant Fence Quote at Trinity Home Rewards. Type your zip code, enter your fence length, and see transparent pricing tiers upfront. Then decide with confidence who builds your fence.
👉 Bottom line: Don’t gamble on the lowest bidder. A fence is a 20-year investment. Hire someone you can find tomorrow — not someone hiding behind a P.O. box today.