Fence and deck quotes, signed before you buy lumber
Clients send the fence length or deck size, the height, material and yard photos, and you send an itemized quote they sign with a deposit.
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| Remove old chain link and haul away, per ft160 × $4.00 | $640.00 |
| 6 ft cedar privacy fence, posts in concrete, per ft160 × $48.00 | $7,680.00 |
| 4 ft walk gate with hardware | $450.00 |
| Add a 10 ft double drive gateoptional | $750.00 |
| Decorative post capsoptional22 × $18.00 | $396.00 |
| Total | $9,520.00 |
Try a fence and deck quote form
Riverside Fences and Decks is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.
What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.
The quote they get. Every line, optional extras they can tick, and one button to accept and pay your deposit.
What you see. A sample dashboard (a moving company): new requests, quotes out, upcoming jobs and payments.
Common quoting problems in fence and deck work
- Property lines are often unclear. Building before the line is confirmed risks putting a fence on the neighbour's land and tearing it out later.
- Lumber is a big upfront cost. Ordering material for a full fence or deck before the client commits ties up a lot of your money.
- Rocky ground slows every post. Rock, roots or clay can add hours to post holes and footings, and they rarely show in photos.
- Clients worry about large deposits. Many homeowners have heard of builders who took a deposit and disappeared, so a vague payment request can lose you the job.
What your fence and deck quote form asks
Fence prices depend on length, height, material and gates, and decks on size, height and extras. The form asks for all of these, plus removal of the old structure and tricky ground like slope, rock or an unclear property line.
Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.
You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.
The questions your form starts with
- What is the project?Pick one: New fence, Replace a fence, Fence repair, New deck, ...
- MaterialPick one: Pressure-treated wood, Cedar, Composite, Vinyl / PVC, ...
- Fence length (rough, in feet or metres)A short answer
- Fence heightPick one: Under 1.2 m (4 ft), 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft), 1.8 m (6 ft), Over 1.8 m (6 ft), ...
- GatesPick one: None, 1 walk gate, 2+ walk gates, Double / driveway gate
- Deck size (rough, e.g. 12 x 16 ft)A short answer
- Deck height off the groundPick one: Under 60 cm (2 ft), 60 cm - 1.5 m (2-5 ft), Over 1.5 m (5 ft) / second storey, No deck work, ...
- Deck extrasPick any: Stairs, Wood railings, Glass or aluminum railings, Multi-level, ...
- Does an old fence or deck need removing?Pick one: Yes - remove and haul away, No - nothing there, Repair only, Not sure
- Anything tricky about the ground?Pick any: Slope, Rocky or hard soil, Trees or roots in the way, Property line unclear, ...
Every form also asks for: a preferred date and time of day · the address of the job · their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos
How quoting works in Quote Falcon
Share your link
Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.
Send the quote
Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.
Get it signed and paid
The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.
What changes the price of a fence and deck job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Length or area
- Fences are usually priced per linear foot and decks per square foot. Published installed fence prices often range from the low tens to $50 or more per foot.
- Material
- Pressure-treated wood, cedar, vinyl and aluminum all differ in cost, labour and lifespan. Composite and PVC decking cost much more than pressure-treated.
- Height and style
- A 6 ft privacy fence costs more than a 4 ft picket. On decks, height off the ground drives the framing, footings and railings needed.
- Gates and stairs
- Gates are usually priced each, and double drive gates cost far more. Deck stairs and landings are often their own lines.
- Removal of the old structure
- Tearing out and disposing of an old fence or deck adds labour and dump fees, often priced per foot or per job.
- Ground conditions
- Slopes need stepped or racked panels. Rock, roots or clay slow post holes and footings, and some areas need deeper footings for frost.
- Permits and property lines
- Decks commonly need a permit and inspections, and fences sometimes do. Many installers ask clients to confirm the property line before work starts.
- Railings and extras
- Aluminum or glass railings, lattice, post caps and lighting are common add-ons.
A fence and deck job, from request to deposit
Replace about 160 ft of old chain link around a backyard with a 6 ft cedar privacy fence and one walk gate.
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160 ft cedar privacy fenceNew quote requestNew
- What is the project?
- Material
- Fence length (rough, in feet or metres)
- Fence height
+21. The request comes in
The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.
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Quote 160 ft cedar privacy fence
Remove old chain link and haul away, per ft $640.00 6 ft cedar privacy fence, posts in concrete, per ft $7,680.00 4 ft walk gate with hardware $450.00 Add a 10 ft double drive gateoptional $750.00 Decorative post capsoptional $396.00 Total $9,520.00 2. You send the quote
The double drive gate and post caps are optional lines, so the client can add a gate wide enough for a trailer, or the caps, before signing.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$9,520.00Deposit paid by card$3,808.00Balance due$5,712.00
3. They sign and pay the deposit
They pay your 40% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.
Deposits and payment terms for fence and deck jobs
Fence and deck builders often ask for more up front than other trades because so much of the job is lumber, commonly 30-50% for wood. Others keep it near 10% and add a payment on material delivery. California caps home-improvement deposits at 10% or $1,000, whichever is less, and Maryland, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania at about a third, so check local rules. The balance is usually due on completion.
How deposits work in Quote Falcon
You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.
Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.
No subscription, no plans, nothing to upgrade to.
only on card payments clients make through Stripe, on top of Stripe's own fee. Cash, e-transfer and cheques: no fee.
Everything's included
- Your own quote page with questions for your trade
- Photos with every request, up to 10
- Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
- Optional lines clients tick themselves
- E-signatures with a signed PDF
- Card deposits and payment stages
- Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
- Calendar you can share with your crew
- Website button or built-in form
- Spam protection on every form
Common questions
How do you quote a fencing job?
Measure the run, then price per linear foot for the material and height. Gates, removal of the old fence and difficult ground go on separate lines. In Quote Falcon each line has a quantity and unit price, so 160 ft at $48 is one line and each gate is another.
What is a reasonable deposit for a fence or deck?
It depends on materials and local law. Many builders ask 30-50% on wood jobs to cover lumber, while others take about 10% and a second payment on delivery. California caps home-improvement deposits at 10% or $1,000, whichever is less. In Quote Falcon you set a percentage, a fixed amount or payment stages.
How do you price out a deck build?
Start with the deck's square footage and height, which set the framing, footings and railing length. Then add decking material, stairs, railings and permit costs, plus your margin. Clients can send a rough size and height with photos, so you can send a first price before drawing plans.
Should the client confirm the property line first?
Many fence installers ask for it before work starts. The starter form asks whether anything about the ground is tricky, including an unclear property line, so you see it before quoting. You can also state in your terms that the client is responsible for confirming where the line is.
Can clients add gate or railing upgrades?
Yes. Add each upgrade as an optional line, such as a double drive gate, glass railings or post caps. The client ticks what they want on their quote page before signing, and the total and deposit follow.
Can I split a deck build into payments?
Yes. Set 2 to 6 payment stages, such as deposit, framing complete and final. The client pays the first one by card when they accept, and you request each next stage from the job with one click. Payments by cheque or e-transfer can be recorded with no fee.
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