Hi, I’m Andrea at Fence-All.
One thing that Fence-All really specializes in is what we call Neighbour Groups. What that means is a group of neighbours comes together on one project, and they’re all getting fences installed in their backyards. We bundle all of these contracts into one job, creating a single Neighbour Group, so that all the fences in that group are done together at the same time.
Advantages
There are many advantages to doing this with your neighbours. The biggest one is that you’re sharing the cost. In a Neighbour Group, the fences are typically installed on the property lines, which means each neighbour pays for 50% of the fence. Since it’s on the property line, both parties own half of it. So right away, your bill is half of what it would be if you were paying for the entire fence on your own.
Installing the fence on the property line also means you’ve maximized the space in your backyard. You’re getting the biggest backyard possible because the fence doesn’t encroach onto your property. This way, you’re not losing any space or any inches in either direction; your backyard remains as large as it is without the fence impeding it.
At Fence-All, each homeowner receives their own contract. It’s not all done under one single contract, and everyone gets their own copy. We collect payment from each individual separately—you don’t have to give your payment to a neighbour who pays for everyone. Fence-All handles everything directly with each person.
Challenges
One challenge with Neighbour Groups is selecting a fence style that everyone likes. This is often the most difficult part because it comes down to both style and budget. At Fence-All, we offer a wide variety of styles that are very neighbour-friendly. This can mean a lot of things, but one common scenario is when two neighbours disagree on the material type. Style is one thing, but material type can be a major point of contention. For example, one neighbour may really want a vinyl fence, but the other finds vinyl too “plasticky” and prefers the natural look of cedar.
We’ve thought a lot about these situations and have developed many styles that can serve as compromises. For instance, in the wood vs. vinyl debate, a fence like our Fallingbrook style is a great option. It features vinyl posts and a vinyl frame but uses wood boards. This way, both neighbours can be satisfied—one gets the warranty of vinyl posts, and the other gets the natural wood look. We have many hybrid fence styles like this that offer a good compromise and can hopefully please everyone involved.
Hybrid fences like the Fallingbrook can be the best of both worlds.
Another factor to consider in Neighbour Groups is that different neighbours often have different needs. For instance, one person may have a pool and need a fence that is pool-legal in height, while another might have a small dog and require a fence that’s custom-contoured with no gaps at the bottom. All of these individual needs can be accommodated in their specific quote from Fence-All. We’ll make sure that all those details are included in the quotes we provide.
In Summary
Neighbour Groups are a great idea mainly because you’re sharing the cost with your neighbours, which helps with the budget. And at Fence-All, we really individualize the process. Even though you’re in a Neighbour Group, you have your own contract and deal directly with us. You don’t need to rely on one neighbour as the leader or go through them for everything—you’re dealing with Fence-All in the end, but as part of a group.
I hope this helps clarify things! Visit our website for more pictures, or let us know if you have any questions. We’re happy to discuss further.
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