About the template
What this fencing quote template covers and why it wins more jobs
Fencing quotes lose work when 'supply and install per linear metre' is the only line. A homeowner gets three quotes; the one that names the post centres, the rail count, the panel material, the gate spec, and the removal of the old fence reads as the most thorough.
The template itemises a 28-metre timber fence install: pressure-treated 100x100 posts at 1.8m centres, 3-rail post-and-rail with capping, a 1.2m pedestrian gate with locking hardware, plus removal and disposal of the old chainlink fence.
What to include
Every fencing contractors quote should have these lines
Use it as a checklist when you build your quote from scratch, or pull the QuoteGenio template that already has them.
Sample
A real fencing contractors quote laid out properly
A worked example so you can see what a clean, structured version looks like before you write your own.
Quote sample
28m timber fence with pedestrian gate and old fence removal
Bill to
Marie Coleman
+1 (555) 408 7126
12 Riverside Drive, Austin
From
Coleman Fencing
+1 (555) 220 1184
9 Yard Lane, Cedar Park
Pressure-treated timber fence (28m, 1.8m high, 3-rail with capping)
100x100 pressure-treated posts (16 posts at 1.8m centres)
Concrete footings (16 posts, 25 MPa, 600mm deep)
Pedestrian gate (1.2m wide, with lock and 3 hinges)
Remove existing 28m chainlink fence and dispose
Pegging out and boundary line survey
Sample data converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. QuoteGenio supports 40+ currencies and your branded business details, banking, and logo flow through automatically.
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Avoid these
Common mistakes on fencing contractors quotes
The patterns that quietly lose jobs, get queried at payment time, or leave money on the table.
Mistake: Quoting one rate per metre with no breakdown
Better: Itemise posts, footings, panels, and gates. Lets the client compare bids and choose where to spend.
Mistake: Post spacing not stated
Better: 1.8m centres on 1.8m timber fences is standard. State it so the customer knows the build is to spec.
Mistake: Removal of old fence missing
Better: Removing a chainlink or old timber fence is real labour and disposal. Quote as its own line.
Mistake: Gate hardware not named
Better: State 'pedestrian gate with 3 hinges and security lock'. Vague gates result in budget hinges and unhappy customers.
Mistake: Boundary survey not flagged
Better: Pegging out the line takes real time and avoids neighbour disputes. Quote separately so the customer values it.
Mistake: Neighbour consultation not flagged
Better: If the fence is on a shared boundary, the neighbour may legally have to be consulted (jurisdiction-dependent). State on the quote that consultation is the customer's responsibility unless otherwise agreed.
FAQ
Fencing Contractors quote template questions
Everything fencing contractors ask before they switch to a structured quote.
Fence type, linear metres, post spec and spacing, footings, rails and capping, gates with hardware, removal of old fence, survey, tax, deposit, validity, and banking.
Yes. 30-50% on acceptance covers timber and post supply. Without it, you fund the materials and carry the risk.
30 days. Timber prices move with weather and import cycles. Longer validity means you absorb material increases.
12 months on workmanship (post lean, panel sag). Treated timber typically carries a 15-year manufacturer warranty against rot.
Yes. Most fencing jobs are decided within a week. PDF via WhatsApp lets the customer accept on their phone.
For boundary fences, often yes (jurisdiction-dependent). Your quote should state that consultation is the customer's responsibility unless arranged.
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