I called for an estimate and Harold came out on the day/time he said he would. That was the only thing that went as planned with this business. The estimate was submitted, and I accepted, the date for the install was set for the 28th of September. I planned a vacation to Mexico AROUND the install to ensure I was back in time and that I would not have to take any additional days off from work. I called prior to leaving for Mexico and was told they could not guarantee the work would start on time as "fencing emergencies" can always arise. Fencing emergencies? I had already paid a deposit of 1360 dollars for my fence installation so I am guessing the "emergencies" were jobs they could get in and out of fast to make a dollar. I Was told to call back after I returned from my trip. I called back as requested and was told the crew would not be out the morning of the 28th but would DEFINITELY be out in the afternoon to start the job and they would finish the following day. The 28th came and went like a distant memory with neither hide nor hair of Armstrong Fence. Around 4 pm I called the company and asked if I would be seeing the crew today and was told, "Apparently not". The "crew" arrived on the morning of the 29th and then the fun really began. I cannot remember the name of the installers but the man that was "in charge" arrived either drunk or high or both. He could barely stand up and was obviously under the influence of something. After going over the job with him I went inside my house. Luckily, I kept an eye on the two-man crew because I had to tell him two separate times that he was about to remove the wrong fence! During the course of their visit, the inebriated installer repeatedly came to the door asking for various items. I was asked for a popsicle because he had a toothache and when I said I did not have one he questioned me, "What, you don't have no kids" Yes, I have children, but one is in the Air Force and one is in college for Nursing, both are beyond popsicle age. I was also asked for a pair of my shorts, so the installer could go in my pool, I obviously declined. I did tell the two men that my outside refrigerator had water in it and they could help themselves to it. Apparently, they took that as an open invitation to drink my two liter of Root Beer and partake in a couple beers as well, real classy fellas. The end of the day came and there was yet another knock at my door, this time the installer was squatting down like an Afghanistan detainee obviously in an effort to not completely fall over and this is when I was told the job would not be completed today, in fact he was "in trouble" for not being able to complete the work on time. Truth be told, he wasn't anywhere close to being done at this point. As the crew prepared to leave I asked, "When will I know if you are coming back tomorrow" and was told, "When 0930 comes and I am not here". The crew left at least 6 piles of fencing debris scattered about my property as well as all their tools asking me to "Keep an eye on them". Following day came and went and no sign of Armstrong Fence. I was told someone would be out Monday. The Assistant Superintendent came out Monday and finished the job, 5 days after the initial completion date. I was told the original installer had been, "taken off the truck" and that he installed my double gate frame upside down. At no point did anyone attempt to collect any money from me, then the phones calls started. Not too long after the completion of the fence, I went on a military deployment. Harold began calling and leaving messages stating, "Call me" and that was it. My wife had no idea who Harold was as I was the one dealing with the company from start to finish. Had Harold simply stated the reason for his call and not left orders to "call him", my wife would have gladly remitted the payment. All in all, I would say this was the absolute worst experience I have had with any company I have dealt with, and I have had some real winners. Do yourself a favor, pass on Armstrong Fence. Even after complaining to the Assistant Superintendent, I have yet to be contacted with anything resembling an apology. I would not recommend this company to my absolute worst enemy, if I could give it negative stars I would. Stay away from Armstrong Fence Company, I would rather not have a fence at all than hire this company again. read more