Systems for Fence Contractors
Fencing businesses bring in revenue through the precise estimation and installation of perimeter solutions. Profit leaks typically occur during the lag between the initial site visit and proposal delivery, or when crew schedules shift due to weather and utility marking delays.
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Also for: Fence Companies
How the business actually works
Inquiry
Homeowners or general contractors request estimates for perimeter security or privacy.
Site Measurement
Project managers visit the property to pull linear footage and identify grade changes.
Estimation
Calculations for wood, vinyl, or chain link materials and labor are prepared and sent.
Permitting
Coordination with local municipalities and utility marking services for dig clearance.
Scheduling
Crews are assigned to specific dates based on material arrival and weather windows.
Installation
Posts are set, rails are hung, and gates are adjusted for proper swing.
Final Walk
The owner inspects the line for levelness and post stability before final sign off.
Closeout
Final balance collection and warranty documentation delivery.
Where it leaks
Potential clients often request multiple quotes and choose the first professional estimate they receive. If your estimator takes three days to calculate linear footage costs, the project is likely lost to a faster competitor.
Failing to synchronize the dig date with utility marking leads to crews sitting idle on the job site. Communication gaps regarding 811 status cause significant schedule disruptions and lost labor hours.
Lumber and steel prices fluctuate, making old quotes unprofitable if not accepted quickly. Without automated follow ups and expiration dates, you may be forced to honor outdated pricing.
Minor post settling often leads to gate alignment calls months after completion. If these service requests are not tracked, they become unbillable distractions that pull your best installers off new jobs.
Field changes like unexpected rock or requests for extra footage often go undocumented. Without a digital paper trail for change orders, you lose the ability to bill for the additional labor and materials.
What LATTICE can build
Allow homeowners to upload property surveys and photos of their current fence when they book a site visit.
Ensure that when a property manager calls about a large perimeter bid, they receive an immediate text if you are on a job site.
Centralize all municipal permits and utility tickets so the office knows exactly when a crew is cleared to dig.
Automatically notify the customer the moment their custom vinyl or ornamental iron arrives at the yard.
Send digital approvals for grade adjustments or post depth changes directly to the customer's phone for immediate sign off.
Request photos and feedback immediately after the final walk-through to ensure the crew left the site clean.
Send annual check-ins to past clients for gate lubrication or stain maintenance to keep your brand top of mind.
Example systems
Tell us what's slowing the business down. LATTICE can build around the way your business operates.
The system can set expiration dates on every estimate sent. If a client tries to accept a quote after the material window has closed, it flags the office to update the pricing before the contract is finalized.
Yes, you can create specific statuses for each project like '811 Requested' or 'Cleared to Dig.' This ensures your crews never show up to a site that hasn't been properly marked, preventing safety issues and fines.
Field crews can use the portal to trigger a change order document. The customer signs the new price on their own device, which updates the final invoice and keeps your margins protected.
Our automated completion workflow prompts the customer to upload their favorite photo of the new fence when they pay the final balance. This builds a library of real project photos for your portfolio.
The system allows for different workflows for residential homeowners and commercial general contractors. Commercial bids can include longer follow-up sequences and specific documentation requirements like insurance certs.