Is it CHEAPER to hire a FENCE contractor or to take the DIY ROUTE? (Full Video) 

If you're willing and able to diy, yes diy is the way to go. So much pride in the finished fence and the first helper was paid in hugs and kisses and some snacks! It looks great!

Looks great. You chose the best contractor, yourself.

I mean, it's cheaper, but you will need a post hole digger, an air compresser, a nail gun, a mini concrete mixer, large claps, and other items not listed. So, probably add another 1,000 to 2,000 if you don't already own all that. Also probably 20+ hours of labor depedning on your knowledge it could be alot more. Depends what you value your time at. All for it, but your numbers basically only include the nails, concrete and wood, it seems like. Also will probably need another set of hands for some of that or it will be more difficult. Savings are more like 4,500 by the end of it. You might could rent a mini mixer idk but if not that's a huge waste of money on something you will most likely never use again the rest of the tools are solid purchases. Anyways just something to think of before tackling a project like this. More power too you if you do.

I have the same air compressor for about 15 years now. Great work like always.

Really well done, Donnie! Looks fantastic! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Great project and what a saving. I always diy everything as the costs are too much to get trade people in. Yes you need to buy some tools but you have them for future projects. Good work Donnie. 👍

Coming from a fence contractor, you did any amazing job. Gates might not last but still well done !

Always if you have the skills do it yourself or learn how to. I have saved 100k over the last 20 years having a go at landscaping, carpentry, paving, irrigation, fencing and even now framing and sheetrock. Contractors and tradies charge through the nose. Only won’t tackle plumping and electrical. Great result on your fence. Probably better than someone else doing it as you take more care and pride doing it yourself.

Great job DiY on your new fence! Definitely, if you can DiY in fence project like this and yes one hell of sweaty task, but a lot of love put into it. I dont think contractors do much better than you so two thumbs 👍👍 for your success. In my experience this fence design will not hold up for 5-7 years due to the design and you property in the big open space (if high wind can weaken the fence over time). I would do the horizontal layout design with open gap in between panels.

You forgot to mention all the tools you end up with for future projects when you DIY projects

How big was your yard, measurements?

Painting is still required. Otherwise it'll become grey in a few years.

I needed to do an 80’ fence to keep my dog in. Got a quote of nearly $5000. Neighbour paid for materials I put it together. Got a postd company to do the posts and went from there. It was coming down a burm so almost every board was cut at an angle and slightly different length. Definitely would never pay full price for a fence

Wow you save big money 🤙🏼

It is not bad to go DIY but you will always need a second pair of hands. You can always hire a laborer and pay him per hour

Doesn't the neighbour pay for half the cost?

It may be cheaper but you get what you pay for. I’ve seen mistakes that as a professional fence installer for 32 years that I would absolutely not do.

Just crazy how much contractors charge. Even if you rented all your equipment for $300. Materials $3600. Then pay a dude $100 an hour!!! For 40 hours that’s $4gs for a total of $7900. No where close to the 12g quote you received. Contractors smoking crack now a days.

if you go the contractor route, don't take the lowest bid because you will get what you paid for. Get the best. Better yet, do it yourself if you can.

Fuck that, im just focus on making money lol

Mine is $20,000😭😭😭

2:45 right there is a HSE violation, just imagine your hand with nail gun slipped and wife is behind the fence. Other than that great job!