If you’ve reached the budgeting stage of your project plan, you might be wondering how much money to earmark for barriers. Safety, security, and regulatory compliance are never places to cut corners. But that doesn’t mean you have to blow your whole budget on barriers. Fortunately, various buying options can help you maintain the bottom line without compromising your peace of mind.
The Custom Solution: New Barriers
Although new barriers are the most costly solution on the market, the investment is worth it for permanent or long-term uses.
Manufacturing new or custom barriers takes longer than buying used or existing barriers. Because of these limitations, this solution is best for long timeframe projects. Buying new barriers in bulk also gives you the luxury of ensuring consistent aesthetics. This option is ideal for public-facing projects, such as barriers lining pedestrian walkways, or permanent traffic walls.
A Budget-Friendly Pick: Used Barriers
Save money and go green by opting for used barriers. Used barriers don’t use up new materials or generate as many emissions as new manufacturing would. They’re also easy to source, so they are great for projects with tight timelines.
Choosing used barriers does not mean you have to sacrifice looks, either. Depending on your location, used barriers come in various “grades” indicating their quality. At 48 Barriers, our scale ranges from high-grade, “like new” condition; mid-grade, with minor cosmetic cracks; or low-grade, which are structurally sound but have significant cosmetic wear.
For very large-scale projects, manufacturing all-new barriers can be time- and cost-prohibitive. In these scenarios, bulk used barriers are the best solution. While you can get used barriers that are aesthetically pleasing, lower-grade barriers (which are typically cheaper) are a great utilitarian solution for non-public-facing barrier needs, such as construction perimeters or other hard-wearing environments.
The Short-Term Solution: Rented Barriers
If you find yourself in need of barriers for only a short period of time, consider renting barriers. In these instances, there’s no need to purchase, transport, store, and maintain a barrier supply. Barriers can be delivered for the duration of your project and then picked up when finished. Not only is renting barriers more cost-effective than buying new or used barriers, but you also save on the related costs of transportation, storage, and repairs. Because of these cost savings and flexibility, rented barriers are commonly used for one-off construction sites, event crowd control, or disaster recovery projects.
Maximize Your Budget
When it comes to budgeting for barriers, a few additional strategies can stretch your dollar even further. Some companies offer financing plans, giving you more flexible payment options. For example, 48 Barriers has partnered with KLC Financial to offer customizable payment plans. Plans can cover up to 100% of your project with approval in as fast as one business day.
Additionally, you can recoup some of the costs of your existing barrier supply by participating in a buyback program. Whether your barriers have reached end-of-life or you’re just ready to refresh your stock, you can offload your used barriers to buyers nationwide. Companies like 48 Barriers broker sales for used barriers of varying conditions — high, medium, and low grade — and even handle transportation and delivery.
The experts at 48 Barriers understand that every project and budget is unique. That’s why we consult with our clients to build custom solutions just for them. Ready to get started? Give us a call today for your quick quote.
