Today we are going to go over what to look for when you are hiring a post hole company.
We’ve been serving the tri-cities residential and commercial properties with post hole digging, fence and deck building, commercial snow removal, and ice control since 2008 and we’d love to put our expertise to work for you.
We’ll explain why post hole digging is one of the most important and difficult parts of installing your fence or deck and what things you should consider if you want to get the best post hole company for the job. So let’s get going.
Discover tips for choosing the right post hole digging company
Tips for Choosing the Best Post Hole Company
1. Look for Positive Online Reviews
Begin your search for a post hole company by doing an online search. You can start by looking for “post hole companies in Kitchener (or your local area)” to get a list of businesses to look at. Check out their Google reviews as well as their reviews on other third party sites such as Houz.
Take note of the number of reviews that they have received and their average rating. A company with 25 reviews with an average score of 4.4 will have a better track record for you to go by than one that has only 3 reviews and an average score of 4.4. Also, read through the types of comments that are made to find out both the positives and the negatives.
You should also make sure that the post hole company is approved by the Better Business Bureau. Go to the BBB’s website and check the ratings for each company. The ratings are the BBB’s opinion of how the business is likely to interact with its customers. They range from F (which is the lowest rate) to A+ (which is the highest rate). It is a good idea to choose a post hole company with an A+ rating.
Do a Google search and check out the online reviews
2. Choose a Company with Lots of Experience
Digging post holes is not as simple as it sounds. It’s a good idea to choose a post hole company that has a lot of experience and specializes in digging posts.
3. Find out if They Offer a Guarantee
It is a good idea to ask if the post hole company you are considering offers any guarantees on their work. An example of a great warranty to get would be one that covers against frost heave for 2 years.
4. Look at Photos of Their Work
A reputable post hole company will have a website where you can take a look at pictures of work that they have done. A professional looking website is often a good indicator of the type of company that you will be dealing with. You can check out other important information like how long they have been in business and other services that they provide.
Check out pictures of their work
Why Digging Post Holes is So Important and Difficult
1. A Properly Dug Hole Will Give You a Properly Aligned Structure
With properly dug post holes, your fence will be aligned, stable, and secure. It requires the right tools and expertise to get your holes the right size and to dig them straight down. It is important to get your post holes the right shape and it needs to go straight down so that your posts will stand up straight. If your holes are not straight, then your posts will also not be straight. This could cause your fence to wobble, bow outward or inward, and not look nice.
Your fence or deck will be sturdier if your holes are dug properly
2. A Properly Dug Hole Will Help Prevent Frost Heave
Frost heave occurs when the water in your soil has frozen and then later thaws out. The great pressure from this process pushes the soil around and over time it can heave your fence posts out of the ground. You should dig your hole deep enough so that it is below the frost line. An experienced post hole company knows how deep to install your posts and how to do it in such a way that will protect them from coming out of the ground as a result of frost heave.
Learn how frost heave works
3. You Need to Know Where You Can Dig
Knowing where you can dig your post holes is just as important as digging them properly. You need to find and avoid utility locates before your dig.
What is a Utility Locate?
A utility locate is a ground marking that tells you the exact location of a utility line based on records or electronic locating equipment. Different colours are used to represent each different type of utility (cable, gas, oil, water, hydro, etc.). For example, paint, stakes or flags marked with red represent electric, those marked with blue represent water, and yellow represents gas, oil, or steam.
Call Before You Dig
Because there is buried infrastructure all over Ontario, you need to contact Ontario One Call before you dig in order to find out where there might be buried cables, wires, and pipes. If you hit any of these underground infrastructures, it could cause serious injuries and you could be given a substantial fine from the Ministry of Labour and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).
You need to find utility locates before you dig
Why Citywide Is the Best Post Hole Company
At Citywide we can dig the perfect post holes for you on the first try. This is because:
We Use Game-Changing Machinery:
We have an auger machine that is specially designed for digging holes for fence posts perfectly. Our machinery will save you hours of painstaking and backbreaking digging. It can easily adjust to the size and depth of holes that you need. It also allows us to set the concrete deep into the ground to ensure the strength and rigidity of your posts and to avoid frost heave.
We Can Dig Precision Holes:
Our special machinery allows us to dig holes in a variety of sizes and depths to suit your particular needs. You can choose to have your holes 9, 12, 15, 21, or 24 inches in diameter and up to 5 1/2 feet deep!
We Can Access Almost Any Space:
Our post digging machinery is among the narrowest in the industry. It is only 42 inches wide which means that it can easily fit into your backyard even if the access to it is really small.
We have the machinery and expertise to dig your post holes right
We Can Dig Your Post Holes Fast:
Depending on how many posts you need installed, we can usually complete the job in only a few hours, saving you hours of back-breaking work.
We Have Years of Experience:
We have over 13 years of experience digging holes for fence posts. During that time we have developed and perfected a method of post setting that virtually eliminates post heaving from frost.
We Guarantee Our Post Settings up to 2 Years:
We are so confident in our work that we will guarantee your post setting from heaving for up to 2 years! You can be assured that your fence or deck will last longer with our expertly installed posts.
We Offer Free Estimates and Advice:
Still not convinced? Contact us today for a free estimate and expert advice to help you make your decision.
We do both commercial and residential post hole digging. From large volume fence post projects in subdivisions to smaller individual projects – no job is too big or too small for us.
Wide Range of Other Services
At Citywide we also provide a wide range of other services. In addition to digging post holes we also do:
