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    Stair railing.

    A great experience from start to finish. The railings are gorgeous and installation went perfectly.

    Yelp won't let me reply so let me add to what I felt was a fair review. When quoted at $2000 I said, "That seems high the whole fence was $10k" Shoddy then proceeded to explain how it was going to take 2 guys 2 days to dismantle the fence, and core drill. I got the sense it would be a complex project outside of something I could do myself. I'm not a contractor and he seemed to be an affable fellow. I'm not sure how 30ft of fence work has turned into 60ft of fence work while still being 30ft. When they began dismantling the fence one of the guys began banging on it with a rubber mallet, the piece eventually split on the side and came out. Shoddy told the guy to cut the broken piece off. Remember this because this becomes important later. After 2 hours he called me out to inspect the job. That was when I felt the first sting that his estimation of the job's complexity was overblown. The rail broken earlier with the rubber mallet was placed on the bottom of the fence, both broken sides clearly visible. I said that the piece on the bottom didn't look good. They spent the next 15 minutes trying to move the piece back and forth to hide the broken ends. Shoddy explained the fence wouldn't come down because it was sandwiched in place. I said,"Yeah but it looks like crap." Eventually, he said they would come back the next day, but he was worried that he wouldn't be able to find the correct piece. I told him not to worry that I had bought it and had it installed by Lowes and my job was on file with a lifetime warranty and any materials on the fence would be listed, I knew because I had checked the materials a few days before I decided I shouldn't do the job myself. They came back the next day and finished the job. When Shoddy came by to collect payment I told him that I felt like he soaked me on the estimate. I told him I calculated 32 man hours at $20 per hour plus materials I felt reasonable with the cost. I didn't ask for a discount, I expressed my displeasure at being quoted a 2-day job that took 2 hours. He then told me that he had to "drive 40 minutes" to get the fence piece and that it "was a pain in the ass." I said, "Yeah that's not my fault, your guy broke that when he was banging on it with a rubber mallet" As I said he would take $100 off to which I said "Don't do me any favors." Some strange behavior for someone who wanted a discount... He made "4 trips to ensure quality" and the fence still needed to be disassembled after the job was "complete" to remove and replace the broken rail? Strange quality control procedures. The old fence stumps were ground down and left the worksite cleaner than when they arrived, at no additional charge.... I didn't realize removing the remnants of the fence would be extra, was that an unforeseen detail? A Picture is attached shows how the work site was left. Approx 12-15 bricks were removed to make way for the straightened fence, "hauled away" seems like a strong description. Quickset was used to halfheartedly cover the deep gouges in the concrete. As I said before, the work was done satisfactorily but only because I said the piece they broke needed to be replaced. I take responsibility for agreeing to a contract based on trusting the contractor's estimate. Ultimately, I feel like he saw a quick job where he could make quick money. The lesson I took away is Live and learn.

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    Melanie L.

    I highly recommend Fred's Fencing! We had a 70-foot iron fence with a gate installed. We had 3 estimates, and Shadi (company VP and estimator) was by far the best listener to our needs. The price was excellent - having done the research, I feel we got a custom fence for a standard price. Communication with Shadi was easy - he was responsive to our questions and comments. The materials are high quality - built to last! The prep and install were performed over a 2 day period as expected, and the workmanship was equally high quality. We included a hummingbird inset in our gate, and love it! We see our fence line daily, especially at sunset, and we are so pleased. In response to some of the reviews here - fencing is not cheap, so get estimates! It will give you peace of mind to use Fred's Fencing, after you see the dismissive nature of other estimators, who seem like they really don't listen, and don't follow up. I would highly recommend Fred's Fencing - a quality product, with a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

    Fred's fencing is the best! Our project manager Shadi was helpful, responsive and guided us through the design, suggesting different styles and options at various price points. They are not interested in unnecessary upselling, ultimately they just want you to LOVE the finished product. Great people!

    We had to call several other fence companies before we found Fred's Fencing to repair/replace our fence. The first four companies we contacted to request an estimate never returned our calls. The fifth company sent a representative over to take measurements, but we never heard from them again. We eventually contacted Fred's Fencing. They came and measured and provided an estimate. We gave them a 50% deposit for purchase of the required fencing materials (I don't know if a 50% deposit is standard in the industry to be honest, so that was definitely a leap of faith). They purchased all needed materials and came over to do the fence as soon as we finished clearing the bushes and foliage on either side so they had proper access. They replaced the entire border between our house and the neighbor, then welded and repaired another section. It worked out for us and they did a great job! We just really wanted to leave a good review because they were the ONLY fencing company who seemed to want our business!

    Umahl A.

    I was looking to have a swing gate replaced. I interviewed about 5 companies. When I spoke with Shadi on the phone I found him to be the "realest" person to talk to and not just trying to make a sale. He came to the house and was a consultant not a salesperson. He listened to what I needed and wanted and actually made some suggestions that ended up being perfect for what we envisioned. His crew was quick and knowledgeable and the job was done on time and worth every penny! THANKS SHADI!!

    New railing looks beautiful!

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    Thank you for the awesome review. We appreciate it!

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    Appreciate your kindness on the review.

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    Thank you! We appreciate the kind words sir!

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