Siding and window quotes, signed before you order
Clients send photos of each side of the house, the storeys and what's on the walls now, and you send an itemized quote they sign before you order.
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| Vinyl double-hung insert windows, installed8 × $780.00 | $6,240.00 |
| Aluminum capping on exterior trim, per window8 × $140.00 | $1,120.00 |
| One-piece aluminum gutters, back of house, per ft42 × $11.00 | $462.00 |
| Triple-pane glass upgrade, per windowoptional8 × $120.00 | $960.00 |
| Gutter guards, per ftoptional42 × $8.00 | $336.00 |
| Total | $8,782.00 |
Try a siding, gutter and window quote form
Riverside Siding, Gutters and Windows 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 siding, gutter and window work
- Measuring every house takes time. Walking the whole exterior for a client who is still deciding takes time you could spend installing.
- Rot hides behind old siding. Soft sheathing, sills or fascia found during tear-off become extra work that needs the client's approval.
- Custom orders can't be returned. Windows and some siding are made to size, so a cancellation after ordering can leave you with the cost.
- Height changes the labour. Upper-storey siding and windows need staging or lifts that a quick quote can miss.
What your siding, gutter and window quote form asks
Exterior prices depend on home size, storeys, current walls and the new material. The form asks for each, plus gutter length and the number and type of windows, and photos of each side show height, trim and condition.
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 any: Siding, Eavestrough / gutters, Downspouts, Gutter guards, ...
- New, replace or repair?Pick one: Full replacement, Partial (one side or a few), Repair, New install (nothing there now)
- How many storeys is the home?Pick one: 1 storey, 2 storeys, 3+ storeys, Not sure
- Roughly how big is the home?Pick one: Under 1,000 sq ft (93 m²), 1,000-2,000 sq ft (93-186 m²), 2,000-3,000 sq ft (186-280 m²), Over 3,000 sq ft (280 m²), ...
- What is on the walls now?Pick one: Vinyl, Wood, Aluminum or steel, Brick or stone, ...
- New siding materialPick one: Vinyl, Fibre cement (e.g. Hardie), Engineered wood, Aluminum or steel, ...
- Gutter length (rough, in feet or metres, or "whole house")A short answer
- How many windows or doors?A number
- Window typesPick any: Casement or awning, Sliding, Single or double hung, Picture (fixed), ...
- Window install typePick one: Insert (keep the old frame), Full frame (down to the studs), Not sure - advise me
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 siding, gutter and window job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Quantity and size
- Siding is usually priced per square or square foot, gutters per linear foot and windows per unit. Large, bay and shaped windows cost more.
- Material
- Vinyl siding costs less than fibre cement, engineered wood or metal. Gutters and windows also vary widely by material and brand.
- Height and storeys
- Two- and three-storey walls need more ladder work, staging or lifts, and many installers charge more for upper floors.
- Removal and what's underneath
- Tearing off old siding or frames adds labour and disposal. Rotten sheathing, sills or fascia found during removal often becomes extra work.
- Insert versus full-frame windows
- Insert windows fit into the existing frame and cost less to install. Full-frame replacement goes back to the rough opening and needs new trim inside and out.
- Trim, wraps and details
- Soffit, fascia, window capping and house wrap are often separate lines.
- Gutter extras
- Downspouts, gutter guards and extra hangers are common add-ons, and often where clients choose between options.
A siding, gutter and window job, from request to deposit
Replace 8 original wood windows on a 2-storey house with vinyl inserts and install new gutters along the back.
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8 replacement windows and back guttersNew quote requestNew
- What is the project?
- New, replace or repair?
- How many storeys is the home?
- Roughly how big is the home?
+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 8 replacement windows and back gutters
Vinyl double-hung insert windows, installed $6,240.00 Aluminum capping on exterior trim, per window $1,120.00 One-piece aluminum gutters, back of house, per ft $462.00 Triple-pane glass upgrade, per windowoptional $960.00 Gutter guards, per ftoptional $336.00 Total $8,782.00 2. You send the quote
Triple-pane glass and gutter guards are optional lines the client can add before signing, with the deposit following the total they choose.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$8,782.00Deposit paid by card$3,512.80Balance due$5,269.20
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 siding, gutter and window jobs
Because windows and many siding products are ordered to size, installers often ask for a larger deposit before ordering, commonly 30-50%, with the balance at completion. Gutter-only jobs are often paid when done. Some states cap home-improvement deposits, for example California at 10% or $1,000, whichever is less. Where caps apply, payment stages let you collect as the work progresses.
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 estimate the amount of siding?
Measure each wall's height and width, subtract large openings, and divide by 100 to get squares. Then add waste for cuts, often around 10%, and count gables, corners and trim separately. In Quote Falcon you can quote per square as one line, with trim and wrap as their own lines.
How much deposit do window installers ask for?
Often 30-50%, because windows are made to measure and can't be returned. The balance is usually due on installation. Some states cap home-improvement deposits, such as California at 10% or $1,000, whichever is less. In Quote Falcon you set a percentage, a fixed amount or payment stages to fit local rules.
Can clients send photos of their house?
Yes, up to 10 photos per request. The starter form asks for photos of the outside, the number of storeys, home size and what's on the walls now. That's often enough to send a first price on gutters or siding, then confirm measurements before ordering.
How do I quote insert and full-frame windows?
The form asks whether the client wants inserts, full-frame or your advice. If they're unsure, quote one method, then use Copy as new quote to send the other. The client sees two clear prices and accepts the one that suits their frames and budget.
What happens if I find rot during tear-off?
Edit the quote to add the repair, such as sheathing per sheet or a new sill, and send it to the client. A higher price only counts once they sign the new version, and every version is kept on the job's Proof of agreement page.
Can clients choose gutter guards or triple-pane glass?
Yes. Price triple-pane glass as an upgrade per window and gutter guards per foot, each as an optional line. The client ticks either one before signing, and the total and deposit change to match.
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