The Big Box is a natural go-to for many home improvement projects but using them for fencing can be self-defeating. Here’s why:
COST: The Big Box cut it’s teeth by being cheap – not so anymore. Fact is, apples-to-apples, many common fencing components cost less at FenceMart with a number of complete fencing packages priced substantially lower. *
* EXAMPLE: The Roseville, MI Big Box is today (Jan., ’26) offering a 204′ package of 4′, Black vinyl chain link priced at $4,041.80. At FenceMart, 204′ of 4′, Black vinyl chain link purchased as a package is priced at $3,055.52, a savings of $986.28. Pocket the $986.00 or donate it to the Big Box, your call.
QUALITY: Some Big Boxes sell ONLY imported fencing components, giving the impression that “buying cheap” is their driving criteria. At FenceMart, we take pride in saying all of our major components are of the highest quality, most, Made In America, with only minimal, high quality, import hardware. Here you can “Buy American”, assuring quality while keeping our American greenbacks here at home.
AVAILABILITY: Nothing will stop an install or repair quicker than finding the Big Box has run out of some or all components necessary to bring a project to completion. Not the case at FenceMart. We stock enough to finish the job and when special orders are called for, they are available within days, not months.
SELECTION: The Big Box stocks only a very narrow selection of only the fastest turning items and only in a limited number of styles and/or sizes. FenceMart handles complete lines of components in an array of styles and sizes, and when necessary, customized as needed.
CONDITION: At FenceMart, all material is handled with the utmost care from reception to delivery. If you’ve seen some of the material at the Big Box…..well…..you already know.
MATERIAL SELECTION ASSISTANCE: The odds of the Big Box floor staff having experience in breaking out a complete and accurate fencing material list is quite slim. Having them assist in choosing the appropriate hardware in the correct sizes and quantities to properly complete a project slimmer still. FenceMart? We’ve been assisting DIYers and fledgling contractors with exactly this personalized service for 80 years.
BUILD and INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE: The odds of the Big Box floor staff having adequate experience in fencing installation to offer meaningful advice is also quite slim. FenceMart? Again, we’ve been doing just this for 80 years.
CONVENIENCE: If all of the above doesn’t make it clear, FenceMart is just plain convenient. No quarter mile walk through the parking lot. No quarter mile walk around the store. No long, slow checkout lines. Every needed part, one stop, one place, no minimums – don’t buy a roll of 50 feet if you only need 12; don’t buy a box of bolts if you only need 8; pay only for that which is actually needed. The Big Box can’t beat that.
At FenceMart, fencing is our livelihood, not a sideline. As always, the choice is your’s but don’t you owe it to yourself to at least give us a call?
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