The Fence Post

It's Debbie from Louis Page, and I've got some spicy news about our industry that you need to know about.

The Impact of Tariffs on Steel Prices

Those tariffs on Chinese steel (where our materials come from) aren't just political noise—they're creating a pricing nightmare. One of our vendors hit us with a price increase last week... and then another one today. We're seeing jumps of 20% and still climbing.

I don't know about you, but I've been in this business long enough to know when something unprecedented is happening. We're not just seeing one round of increases—we're seeing multiple hikes back-to-back, sometimes from the same vendor within days.

A Rapidly Evolving Pricing Situation

We're experiencing this rollercoaster firsthand here at Louis Page, and I'd be doing you a disservice if I didn't sound the alarm.

Here's the brutal truth—vendors are hitting us with consecutive price hikes. What was shocking last week is already outdated as new increases arrive on our desk today. This isn't just a one-time adjustment—it's a rapidly evolving situation with no clear ceiling in sight.

We're watching our pricing structure change in real-time, and it's creating significant challenges for all types of projects across the board.

Act Fast Before Your Quote Expires

Look, I'm not here to panic you. But I am here to give you the unvarnished truth.

If you've got projects in the pipeline that need our wire mesh or plastic netting, you're facing a pricing situation that's changing by the week—sometimes by the day. What we quoted last month is obsolete. What we quoted last week might already be obsolete.

And here's the kicker—our vendors are now only guaranteeing their prices for three days. That means any quote we give you today has a 72-hour expiration date attached to it.

Get Today's Pricing Now

Terry is our fence expert who can help you navigate this volatile situation. Give her a call at 978-486-3116. She can give you today's pricing and help you understand how to make decisions with this very narrow window.

Peering through the narrow window…

Debbie Page