Overview
Fencing quotes are sold by the run, and the post foundation is the line that decides whether the fence stands in a storm
Fencing contractors are the generalist trade for any kind of perimeter or boundary fence. Wood, vinyl, chain-link, palisade, post-and-rail, deer fence, garden trellis. The customer is a homeowner, a developer, a council, an agricultural operator, or a commercial site. The work is mostly about the posts: the right depth in the right soil with the right concrete mix carries the fence through wind, frost, and twenty years of dog leaning on it. A flat 'fencing, $80/metre' quote that doesn't name the post spec, the post depth, and the panel construction gives the customer no view on whether the fence is going to lean in year three.
QuoteGenio gives fencing contractors a quoting shape that surfaces the foundation. Site survey and ground assessment as the first line, fence type (panel, post-and-rail, palisade, vinyl, chain-link) by linear metre, posts by piece with the material, length, and concrete spec, panels or wire by metre with the spec named, gates as separate items, post-removal of existing fence and disposal as a named line, and labour by day. Send via WhatsApp from the customer's boundary with photos, take a deposit on the materials order, and the final invoice closes with the fence up, the posts set in concrete, and a warranty period named.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of fencing and boundary installation business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every fencing contractor knows
Fencing jobs are measured on-site, priced per metre, and quoted under pressure. Your paperwork shouldn't slow you down.
Measuring and quoting takes hours
Walking the boundary, measuring every corner, then going home to type up a quote in a spreadsheet is a full afternoon wasted.
Verbal quotes cause disputes
If the client remembers a different price per metre, you're arguing about the total before the first hole is dug.
Slow quotes lose perimeter jobs
The client has three fencing contractors quoting. The first written quote in the inbox usually wins, even if it's not the cheapest.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A faster, cleaner workflow built around how fencing contractors actually work. On-site, tape in hand, and quoting by the metre.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for fencing work
Line items for posts, panels, concrete, gates, automation, and removal. Everything a fencing quote needs, nothing it doesn't.
Works from your phone
Quote from the boundary line. No laptop, no office trip, no after-hours admin.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from site visit to sent quote before the client walks back inside.
Track payments easily
Know which invoices are outstanding and follow up with one tap. No spreadsheet required.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how fencing contractors actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Fencing Contractors choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Fencing Contractors build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Fencing Contractors job pricing
A rough guide to what fencing contractors charge for common jobs. Pricing varies heavily by material, height, terrain, and access. Use these as a sanity check when building your own rates, not as fixed numbers.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Site visit and measure | R0 - R4,132 |
| Palisade fencing (per metre) | R7,437 - R14,048 / m |
| Wooden fence (per metre) | R5,784 - R12,395 / m |
| Precast wall (per metre) | R6,611 - R14,874 / m |
| Pedestrian gate supply and install | R19,832 - R57,845 |
| Sliding driveway gate | R74,372 - R198,324 |
| Old fence removal (per metre) | R744 - R1,983 / m |
Pricing converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
A site visit covers travel and measuring the full perimeter. Some contractors offer this free to win the job, while others charge R2,479 to R4,132 and deduct it from the final invoice. Always list it as a separate line so the client sees what the assessment is worth.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed per-metre pricing for straight runs on flat ground where you know the material and height. Use hourly pricing (typically R1,405 to R2,149 per hour) for removal, awkward terrain, or retaining wall prep. Mix both on the same quote when the job has known and unknown sections.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean, itemised quote for a typical palisade fence job looks like. Notice how the gate, footings, and removal are all priced separately. Transparent quotes win fencing jobs because the client can see exactly what each section costs.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
30m palisade fence with pedestrian gate
Site visit and boundary measure
Palisade fencing 1.8m high (supply and install)
Pedestrian gate (single swing, powder coated)
Concrete footings for posts
Old fence removal and disposal
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site visit and boundary measure | 1 | R2,479 | R2,479 |
| Palisade fencing 1.8m high (supply and install) | 30 | R10,247 / m | R307,402 |
| Pedestrian gate (single swing, powder coated) | 1 | R39,665 | R39,665 |
| Concrete footings for posts | 1 | R19,832 | R19,832 |
| Old fence removal and disposal | 30 | R1,074 / m | R32,228 |
| Subtotal | R401,606 | ||
| Tax (10%) | R40,161 | ||
| Total incl. tax | R441,767 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Old fence removal, concrete footings, gate hardware, post caps, site cleanup, and the second trip if materials need to be re-ordered. Add these as standard lines on your template so you stop absorbing them out of your margin.
Peer snapshot
How Fencing Contractors actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Fencing Contractors on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
33
Quotes sent per month
57%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
R441,767
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of fencing contractors. The same pricing and quoting mistakes come up again and again. Fixing these will protect your margin and stop disputes before the first post goes in.
Mistake: Quoting a single lump sum per metre
Better: Break the per-metre rate into materials, labour, and concrete. When clients compare quotes, itemised pricing wins because they can see the value.
Mistake: Forgetting concrete and footing costs
Better: Every post needs a concrete footing. Price it as its own line or build it into the per-metre rate explicitly. Don't absorb it.
Mistake: Not specifying fence height and material
Better: Write '1.8m palisade, 25x25mm square bar, powder coated black' instead of just 'palisade fence'. It protects you when the client compares you to a lighter spec.
Mistake: Skipping old fence removal
Better: Removal and disposal is real work and real cost. List it as a separate line on every quote, even if the client says they'll do it themselves.
Mistake: No allowance for sloped ground
Better: Stepped or raked panels on a slope take longer and use more material. Have a slope surcharge and apply it without hesitation.
Mistake: Verbal quotes for small jobs
Better: Even a 10-metre patch repair needs a written quote. WhatsApp it from the bakkie before you unload the first post.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 14 to 30 day validity. Steel and timber prices move, and you don't want to honour a three-month-old quote at a loss.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote fencing jobs
Walk the full boundary before you price anything. Measure every run with a wheel or long tape, note every corner and direction change, and flag slopes or steps that will force raked panels. Check the ground for rock, tree roots, and service lines that will slow post-hole digging, and confirm gate positions with the client on-site. Count the old fence metres for removal, photograph damaged sections, and record access for a bakkie with materials. These five minutes of site observation are what separate a profitable fencing quote from one that eats your Saturday.
Itemise materials, labour, concrete, gates, and removal as separate lines. Break the per-metre rate into palisade or timber supply, posts, concrete footings, and install labour so clients comparing quotes can see value, not a lump sum. List each gate with its width, swing type, and hardware on its own line because a pedestrian gate at $ 2,400 buried inside a per-metre rate makes you look expensive. Old fence removal and disposal deserves a named line whether the run is 10 metres or 100. Add a slope surcharge per step where the ground rakes, so you are paid for the extra posts and panel cutting.
Set a 14 to 30 day validity on every fencing quote. Steel palisade, treated pine, and precast prices move with steel markets and timber supply, and a quote left open for two months can put you under water on materials alone. State the deposit terms on the same page: for jobs over $ 5,000, 30 to 50 percent upfront is standard to cover material delivery and concrete. Include site visit fees, after-hours attendance rates, and clear terms on what happens if the client extends the run on the day. QuoteGenio puts the expiry date on the PDF automatically so there is no awkward conversation later.
Send the quote before you leave the driveway. Homeowners collect three quotes and the first professional document in the inbox usually wins, even when it is not the cheapest. Build the quote on your phone while you measure, share it as a WhatsApp link before you pack the tape, and follow up with a short friendly message after two or three days. For estate managers and body corporates, send a PDF and a follow-up the week before their next meeting. Small, quick variation quotes for added gates or extra runs keep the job moving and the final invoice clean.
FAQ
Common questions from fencing contractors
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. QuoteGenio lets you add any line item: site visit, materials, labour, gates, or VAT. Structure your quote exactly the way you invoice.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share it as a link directly via WhatsApp. Your client gets a professional branded document instantly.
Each line item has its own description, quantity, and price. Add as many lines as the job needs and group them however makes sense for the client.
Yes. Every quote has a unique public link. Your client can open it on their phone and accept it online. No signup required.
Yes. Convert any accepted quote into an invoice with one click. All the line items carry over, so there's no double entry.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card required. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes, invoices, statements, and reports.
Per metre is standard for most residential and commercial fencing because clients can compare quotes easily. Per panel works for precast and modular systems where each panel is a fixed size. Either way, always show the total run length so the client can verify the measurement themselves.
List each gate as its own line item with description, size, material, and whether automation is included. Gate pricing varies hugely by type, so keeping it separate avoids inflating the per-metre rate and makes the quote easier for the client to understand.
Yes. Every fence post needs a footing, and the concrete cost is real. Either show it as a separate line or state clearly in the per-metre description that it includes footings. Hiding it creates disputes when the invoice lands.
14 to 30 days is standard. Steel, timber, and precast prices move with supply, and a quote left open for months exposes you. QuoteGenio lets you set an expiry date that appears on the PDF so there's no awkward conversation later.
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Pricing benchmark
What do fencing contractors charge in 2026?
Hourly rates by region, common job prices, a worked sample quote, and the FAQs customers actually ask. The complete pricing reference for fencing contractors.
Typical hourly
$45-$100/hr
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