Storm damage triage
A fence down overnight, especially with a security or safety concern, gets flagged as urgent rather than queued normally.
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The overnight storm takes a fence down and the caller wants it secured today, not next week - pets and kids are on the other side of that gap now. A boundary question arrives with two neighbours giving two different accounts. And a straightforward new-fence enquiry gets lost behind the urgent repairs - three calls a fencing business can't afford to fumble.
What it sounds like on the phone.
Our back fence has come down completely in last night's wind, we've got a dog and it's basically open to the field behind us now.
That's worth sorting quickly given the dog - thanks for calling straight away. Roughly how long a run has come down, and would a temporary fix help while we get a proper visit booked?
We want to put up a new fence along the side of the garden, but I'm honestly not sure exactly where the boundary line is.
That's a fair thing to check before anything's fitted. Do you know roughly how long the run would be, and is a neighbour likely to be involved in that side of the garden too?
What we book.
Fencing work is quoted after a look at the site, whether that's a repair or a new run - here's what the receptionist arranges.
- Quote visit - new fencing (30 min)
- Storm damage priority visit (30 min)
- Gate repair or hanging quote (20 min)
- Boundary and measuring visit (30 min)
- Stock or agricultural fencing survey (45 min)
What it actually does for this trade.
Boundary sensitivity
Boundary questions between neighbours get handled carefully, with the actual confirmation left to the contractor on site.
Quote visit booking
New fencing, gates and stock fencing all get a proper measuring visit booked rather than guessed at over the phone.
After-hours cover
A caller with a fence down at 9pm and pets able to get out gets a real answer, not silence until Monday.
Frequently asked questions.
Will it tell me exactly where my boundary line is?
No. It notes what you know and flags it for confirming on site, since boundary lines aren't always where the old fence stood - that confirmation always happens with the contractor in person.
Can it get someone out today after storm damage?
It flags storm-damaged fencing as urgent straight away, especially where there's a security or safety concern. Whether that becomes a same-day visit depends on the contractor's own availability.
Does it quote a price for a new fence over the phone?
No. Fencing pricing depends on the length, ground conditions and materials chosen, so a figure is only given after a quote visit.
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