QuoteIQ

🏗️ Fence Contractor Software 2026

The #1 CRM for Fence Contractors in 2026

Published February 2026 · Updated September 2026

QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors — with per-linear-foot pricing by material and style, satellite property measurement, fence material inventory, per-foot job costing, permit and survey attachments, gate and stain upsell estimates, and AI-powered tools. All starting at $29.99/month.

📏Per-Foot PricingWood / Composite / Iron / Chain Link
🛰️Satellite MeasurementPre-Measure Property Lines
💲$29.99Starting Price/Mo
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55 ToolsAI Autopilot

Quick Answer: QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors in 2026. It’s the only platform built with per-foot material pricing across wood, composite, and iron, satellite property measurement for pre-visit footage, permit and survey attachments, and 55 AI tools — starting at $29.99/month with no per-user fees.

TL;DR: Fence contractors need software that understands linear-foot estimating, not generic job pricing. Options Estimates present wood/composite/iron tiers side by side, MapMeasure Pro pre-measures boundaries from satellite before you drive out, and material inventory tracks posts, pickets, and hardware across the yard and trailer. Job costing, builder and commercial pipelines, permit attachments, and a 24/7 AI phone team round it out. Compare that to the Jobber and Housecall Pro add-on model, and per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fence erecting is its own tracked construction occupation (SOC 47-4031) — a trade specific enough to need trade-specific software.

If you’re a fence contractor looking for the best CRM in 2026, the answer is QuoteIQ. QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors because it was built by real service business operators who understand the rhythm of a fencing operation — your install crew is halfway through a 180-foot board-on-board privacy job with posts set and rails going up, a property manager just emailed about 800 feet of commercial security chain link around a new storage facility, you’ve got a consultation at noon where the homeowner wants a pool code-compliant fence but also “something that looks nice from the patio,” your helper at the morning job just realized you’re 6 posts short because the supply house shorted the last delivery, a storm last night blew down 40 feet of your customer’s fence from a job you installed 2 years ago and she’s calling about warranty, and 4 voicemails stacked up from new leads while you were digging post holes in clay soil. QuoteIQ handles all of it from your phone.

Unlike generic CRMs that don’t understand linear-foot pricing or material-specific estimating, QuoteIQ’s fence contractor software was built around how fencing companies actually run. Good/Better/Best per-foot material pricing — board-on-board wood vs. composite privacy vs. ornamental iron — all on a single estimate so homeowners compare materials and pick their preference on the spot. Satellite property measurement that pre-measures boundary lines, fence runs, and gate placement from overhead imagery before driving to the estimate — arrive with linear footage already calculated so the consultation becomes a closing conversation. Fence material inventory tracking posts, pickets, panels, concrete, chain link rolls, gate kits, and hardware across your yard, trailer, and active sites. Per-linear-foot job costing that shows your real profit on every install. And 24/7 AI call answering because a homeowner who just got a quote from your competitor isn’t going to leave a voicemail and wait. Use the free fence cost calculator to see how your current pricing stacks up before you switch anything.

Why Fence Contractors Choose QuoteIQ: Co-founders Mike Vidan and Justin Rogers are real service business operators who built QuoteIQ from the ground up. AI Before/After previews show a homeowner their bare backyard transformed into a board-on-board cedar privacy fence with decorative post caps and a stained finish — that visual sells the $9,400 composite upgrade over the $5,600 wood option without a hard pitch. Contract attachments keep fence permits, property survey plats, HOA approvals, utility locate tickets, and material specs bound to every estimate. Pipelines CRM tracks builder subdivision contracts, commercial security bids, storm damage replacement claims, and HOA community programs. That’s why QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors.

352K+

People are employed in fence construction nationally as of 2026, per industry employment tracking — a trade large enough that generic CRMs built for “home services” in general routinely miss its per-foot pricing and material-inventory needs.

Fencing-Specific Features: Why QuoteIQ Is the #1 CRM for Fence Contractors

Every CRM claims to work for contractors. But QuoteIQ is the only CRM built with the features fence contractors actually need — per-foot material-style pricing, satellite boundary measurement, fence material inventory, and permit and survey attachments — all alongside a full suite of AI tools. Here are the 12 features that make QuoteIQ the best CRM for fence contractors.

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Per-Foot Material Pricing (Options)

Present Standard ($5,600 — 180 LF of 6-foot board-on-board pressure-treated wood privacy with 4×4 posts in concrete, 2×4 horizontal rails, and walk gate), Upgraded ($9,400 — 180 LF of 6-foot composite privacy with aluminum internal posts, hidden fasteners, color-matched trim, and matching gate), Premium ($15,800 — 180 LF of 5-foot ornamental iron with decorative spear-top finials, masonry pillar accents at corners and gate, and automated driveway swing gate with keypad). Homeowners compare materials and sign on the spot. Average values jump 25-40%.

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Satellite Property Measurement

MapMeasure Pro measures property boundaries, fence line distances, setback requirements, slope changes, and gate placement from overhead satellite imagery before the site visit, including a historical aerial-imagery timeline to scroll back through past years of photos. Pre-measure a 180-LF perimeter, identify trees or structures in the fence line, check for grade drops that need stepped panels, and calculate post count at 8-foot spacing.

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Fence Material Inventory

Track pressure-treated 4×4 and 6×6 posts by the piece, cedar and pine pickets by the board, pre-built panels (6×8 and 6×6), composite boards and post sleeves, ornamental iron sections by the panel, chain link fabric rolls by gauge and height, top rail, tension bars, concrete bags, gravel, post caps, gate kits, hinges, latches, and stain by the gallon across your yard, trailer, and active sites — with In Stock/Low/Out indicators.

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Per-Linear-Foot Job Costing

Track board-on-board wood at $25/LF installed (materials $12.50 + labor $12.50), composite at $40/LF, ornamental iron at $52/LF, chain link at $16/LF, vinyl at $35/LF. Per-post concrete at $9 (2 bags × $4.50). Gate hardware per unit. Crew hours via Time Tracker Pro pull in automatically. See real margins: $9,400 composite install at $4,100 materials + 28 crew hours + $240 equipment = 45% profit.

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AI Before/After Fence Previews

Show a homeowner their open backyard or sagging old fence transformed into a clean board-on-board cedar privacy fence with decorative caps and a stained honey finish — rendered from a single photo in about 15-20 seconds. Show a front yard reimagined with ornamental iron fencing, brick columns, and a matching arched gate. Visual selling moves homeowners from the budget option to the upgraded material without feeling pressured.

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Permits, Surveys & HOA Attachments

Attach fence permits, property survey plats showing boundary lines and easements, HOA architectural review approvals, utility locate confirmations (811 call-before-you-dig tickets), material specification sheets, manufacturer warranty documents, and scope-of-work addendums directly to estimates. When a municipality requires a permit showing fence height setback and material, the signed permit document travels with the contract.

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Gate, Stain & Accessory Upsells

Build upsell add-ons during the consultation or on the job site: single walk gate $320, double drive gate $740, automated swing gate with remote $1,650, stain or sealant application $3.00 per linear foot, decorative post caps $12-28 each, lattice or privacy screen top accent $14 per linear foot. Bundle fence plus stain plus automated gate into a Complete Property Package with Package Estimates. Gate and accessory upsells increase average project values 20-35%.

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4K Fence Installation Documentation

QuoteIQ Cam captures every phase — existing conditions (old fence, property markers, utility flags, grade changes), post hole locations marked, holes drilled, posts set and plumbed, concrete poured and finished, rails and brackets installed, pickets or panels attached, gates hung and level, post caps placed, stain applied, completed fence line from multiple angles. Timestamped photos protect against boundary disputes and document code-compliant installation.

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Full-Property Fence Packages

Bundle backyard privacy fence + side yard utility run + front decorative fence into a discounted “Complete Property Package.” Bundle fence + stain treatment + two custom gates + post lighting into premium packages. Package pricing commits homeowners to fencing the full property in one project instead of doing the backyard now and “thinking about the front later.” One mobilization, one contract, better margins.

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AI Autopilot (55 Tools)

Control your CRM with natural language from the job site, across 55 integrated tools spanning 13 categories. “Create an estimate for 220 linear feet of 6-foot board-on-board cedar at 915 Oak Street — full backyard perimeter, one walk gate near the patio, one double drive gate on the south side for mower access, remove existing 4-foot chain link, slight slope on the west side needs stepped panels.” Built in seconds from your phone while the auger is cooling down.

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AI Virtual Call Team (24/7)

Never miss a fence lead. Homeowner who just put in a pool and needs a code-compliant fence calls at 7 PM? AI answers, asks about the purpose (privacy, pool safety, pets, decorative), preferred material, approximate property size, timeline urgency, and HOA requirements — books the consultation while you’re cleaning up at the yard. Every call is recorded and transcribed, with call summaries pushed to your phone.

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Builder & Commercial Pipelines

Visual Kanban tracks every opportunity from Lead → Site Visit → Estimate → Permit/HOA Review → Contract Signed → Material Order → Scheduled → In Progress → Complete. Track builder subdivision contracts, commercial security perimeter bids, HOA community programs, property management accounts, and storm damage insurance replacement work in separate pipelines. Probability-weighted forecasting shows projected quarterly revenue.

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A Day in the Life: How Fence Contractors Use QuoteIQ

Here’s how the #1 CRM for fence contractors works on a real day — from managing an active install to closing a $9,400 composite privacy deal to upselling stain and a gate on a separate project to landing a builder contract worth $168,000/year.

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6:30 AM — Active Board-on-Board Install, Material Dispatch, Commercial Quote Prep

Your QuoteIQ calendar shows today’s operations. Site 1: Day 2 of a 220-LF board-on-board cedar privacy fence ($7,700) — your main crew (you + 2 installers) set 28 posts in concrete yesterday, all plumbed and braced. Today’s plan: hang 2×4 horizontal rails, then start nailing alternating cedar pickets on both sides. Inventory check: 450 cedar pickets on the trailer (need 440 + spares), 84 rail sections loaded, all brackets and fasteners in the hardware bin. Crew 2 (lead installer + helper) starts a separate job — 100-LF 4-foot aluminum pool code fence ($4,200) at a home that just installed an in-ground pool. They need to pass inspection by Friday for the homeowner’s pool insurance. Both crews clock in with Time Tracker Pro and GPS verification. Meanwhile, that commercial storage facility RFP from the property manager is sitting in Pipelines — you need to pre-measure and build the bid today.

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Consultation — Close the $9,400 Composite Privacy Fence

10:00 AM consultation. Before driving over, you ran MapMeasure Pro — the property is a corner lot, backyard approximately 180 LF on three sides, house closes the fourth. Flat lot, no visible obstructions. Property Street View shows a newer two-story with vinyl siding and a stamped concrete patio. At the house: walk the yard with the homeowner — she wants privacy from the busy street on the west side and the neighbor on the south side, but “something better than regular wood.” Walk the fence line with a measuring wheel — 182 LF actual (satellite was within 2 feet). Mark gate locations: walk gate near the patio, no drive gate needed. QuoteIQ Cam photos of property line stakes, grade, patio connection point, and existing landscaping. Build the Options Estimate: Standard ($5,600 — 180 LF of 6-foot board-on-board pressure-treated with walk gate), Upgraded ($9,400 — 180 LF of 6-foot composite privacy with aluminum posts, hidden fasteners, color-matched trim and gate), Premium ($15,800 — 180 LF of 5-foot ornamental iron with masonry pillar accents, automated driveway gate). Show AI Before/After — open backyard transformed into composite privacy fence with a clean modern look matching the home’s style. Attach scope of work and warranty documentation. Send with e-signature. She picks Upgraded ($9,400). Collect 50% deposit ($4,700) via credit card. Move to “Contract Signed” in Pipelines.

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Mid-Day — Storm Damage Call + Stain Upsell at Site 1

12:30 PM — two things happen at once. First, a past customer calls: last night’s storm knocked down a 24-foot section of her wood privacy fence. AI Virtual Call Team captures the details — address, approximate damage, whether her homeowner’s insurance is covering it. You pull up her original project record in QuoteIQ — you installed this fence 2 years ago, all photos and materials documented. Build a quick Standard Estimate: 24 LF storm repair — replace 3 broken posts, reset in concrete, rehang 3 panels, adjust gate that shifted ($1,100). If insurance covers it, add documentation surcharge ($150) for the detailed photo report the adjuster needs. Send via ClientHub. She approves for emergency repair tomorrow morning. Second: at Site 1, the cedar board-on-board is going up beautifully. The homeowner is watching: “This looks amazing. Can you guys stain it?” Build an on-site Standard Estimate: semi-transparent cedar-tone stain on 220 LF of 6-foot board-on-board = $3.00/LF × 220 = $660, plus decorative copper post caps on all 28 posts at $18 each = $504. Total: $1,164 upsell. Send via ClientHub with e-signature. Signed in 5 minutes. Project jumps from $7,700 to $8,864.

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Commercial Bid — 800 LF Security Chain Link, Builder Subdivision Lead

2:00 PM — tackle that commercial bid. Open MapMeasure Pro — the storage facility lot measures approximately 800 LF perimeter. Check access points: main entrance on the south, secondary service entrance on the east. Build the Options Estimate: Standard ($14,400 — 800 LF of 6-foot galvanized chain link with 3-strand barbed wire top, terminal posts at corners and gates, two 20-foot rolling cantilever gates), Upgraded ($22,400 — 800 LF of 8-foot black vinyl-coated chain link with razor coil top, heavy-gauge framework, two automated cantilever gates with card reader access), Premium ($38,000 — 800 LF of 8-foot ornamental steel security with anti-climb design, automated cantilever gates, card and camera integration prep). Attach site survey and insurance documentation. Send to the property manager via ClientHub. Create pipeline deal: $22,400 estimated close, stage “Estimate Sent.” Then a bonus: while building the commercial bid, your AI Virtual Call Team captured a call from a home builder’s project manager — they’re starting a 40-lot subdivision and need a fence sub for privacy fences on every lot. Create a pipeline deal: 40 lots × $4,200/fence = $168,000. Schedule a meeting for Thursday.

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Track Every Foot, Every Post, Every Dollar Across All Jobs

Job costing tracks every project. Site 1 board-on-board cedar ($8,864 with stain/caps upsell): materials $3,080 (28 posts at $14 = $392, 440 cedar pickets at $3.80 = $1,672, 84 rails at $6 = $504, concrete 56 bags at $4.50 = $252, gate kit $140, stain 8 gallons at $32 = $256, post caps 28 at $18 = $504, hardware $120, misc $240), labor 34 crew hours (3-man crew × 2 days install + stain day), auger rental $180 = running cost $4,680, on track for 47% margin. Site 2 aluminum pool fence ($4,200): materials $1,680 (20 ornamental panels at $62 = $1,240, posts $280, gate kit $160), labor 14 crew hours, post hole equipment included = on track for 44% margin. Storm repair tomorrow ($1,100): materials $220, labor 4 hours = 62% margin on emergency work. Every dollar tracked via expense tracking and Time Tracker Pro.

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End of Week: Completed Installs, Reviews, Builder Meeting Booked

Friday. Site 1 cedar fence complete with stain and post caps — final photos from every angle, the board-on-board pattern with honey-tone stain and copper caps looks phenomenal. Before/After Photo Editor creates the transformation image. Send final invoice for remaining $4,432. Customer pays via ACH. Review Multiplier sends an automated request — 5-star Google review comes in. Site 2 pool fence passes municipal inspection. Storm repair completed Thursday. Then the big meeting: Thursday with the builder’s PM. You present the proposal — $4,200/lot for 6-foot wood privacy fences across 40 lots, phased across their 18-month build schedule. Standing rate agreement signed. Pipeline updated: $168,000 builder contract, stage “Contract Signed.” Business analytics: 4 projects completed this week totaling $22,164, bid pipeline at $358,000 (builder $168K + commercial $22.4K + residential backlog $167.6K). That’s how fence contractors scale with QuoteIQ.

That entire workflow — a board-on-board cedar install with a $1,164 stain/caps upsell to a $9,400 composite privacy consultation close to a storm damage emergency repair to an 800-LF commercial security bid to a $168,000 builder subdivision contract — runs on one platform. QuoteIQ. No material spreadsheet. No separate photo documentation app. No second phone line. One CRM built for fence contractors, by operators who understand the business.

CRM Comparison for Fence Contractors: QuoteIQ vs. Competitors

Fence contractors need specialized tools that generic CRMs simply lack — per-foot material pricing across wood, composite, iron, and chain link, satellite boundary measurement, post and panel inventory, gate upsell workflows, and permit/survey attachments. Every competitor pricing figure below changes often, so we’re pointing you to each vendor’s own pricing page rather than quoting numbers that could already be stale. Here’s how QuoteIQ compares functionally.

Feature for Fence ContractorsQuoteIQJobberHousecall ProServiceTitan
Per-Foot Material Options Pricing✓ All plansSee their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Satellite Property Measurement✓ MapMeasure Pro, Beginner+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Fence Material Inventory✓ 5-module system, Elite+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
4K Installation Documentation✓ QuoteIQ Cam, Beginner+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
AI Before/After Fence Previews✓ All plansSee their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Per-Foot Job Costing✓ Pro+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Permit & Survey Attachments✓ Beginner+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Gate & Stain Upsell Packages✓ All plansSee their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Builder & Commercial Pipelines✓ Pro+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
AI Autopilot (Natural Language)✓ 55 tools, all plansSee their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
AI Phone Answering (24/7)✓ All plansSee their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Dedicated Business Phone✓ ClientHub, Pro+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Customer Self-Quoting✓ InstaQuote, Elite+See their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page
Starting Price$29.99/moSee their pricing pageSee their pricing pageSee their pricing page

No competitor combines satellite measurement, AI fence previews, customer self-quoting, fence material inventory, and gate and stain upsell packages at QuoteIQ’s starting price point of $29.99/month — check each vendor’s own pricing page for their current rates and exact feature gates before comparing dollar-for-dollar. That’s why QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors.

Managing Your Fence Crew with QuoteIQ

Scaling a fence company means coordinating install crews, repair teams, equipment, and material logistics across multiple active job sites — with weather delays and permit timelines adding pressure. QuoteIQ’s EmployeeHub gives fence contractors complete crew and operations management.

Real-World Example

Fence Company with 2 Install Crews, a Repair/Stain Team, and a Field Supervisor

You run 2 install crews — Crew 1 (you + 2 installers, handles board-on-board, composite, ornamental iron, and commercial chain link) and Crew 2 (lead installer + installer, handles standard wood privacy, vinyl, pool code fences, and chain link residential). Your Repair/Stain Team (1 experienced tech) handles storm damage repairs, warranty work, fence staining, and gate adjustments — high-margin, quick-turn work that fills schedule gaps. Your Field Supervisor has a Manager role in EmployeeHub — he runs satellite pre-measurements and site visits for new estimates, manages the bid pipeline and estimate follow-ups, coordinates install scheduling across both crews, handles AI Virtual Call Team lead routing, and oversees material ordering and trailer loading — but can’t access financial reports or change pricing thanks to roles and permissions. Installers view daily schedules and snap progress photos. All crew members clock in with GPS time tracking — and are never shown on the location map once clocked out. You maintain full admin — per-project profitability, business analytics, billing, and all permissions.

Growth Strategy for Fence Contractors: Building Revenue Beyond One Yard at a Time

The most profitable fence contractors don’t rely solely on residential leads from Google. They build multiple revenue channels — builder relationships, commercial accounts, storm damage response, and maintenance programs — that create predictable income alongside one-off installs.

Builder and Developer Subdivision Contracts

Every new-construction subdivision needs privacy fences before homes close. Builders want one reliable fence sub with consistent quality and scheduling. Pipelines CRM tracks each builder relationship with weighted-value forecasting (amount × close probability). One active builder with 40 lots/year at $4,200/fence = $168,000 annually from a single relationship. Standing rate agreements with pre-built scope templates turn around sub bids in hours. Land 3 builder relationships and that’s $400,000-$500,000/year in predictable subdivision work. EmployeeHub‘s Max-tier Sales Team Tracker can then split commission across the reps who land those relationships.

Storm Damage and Insurance Fence Replacement

Every major storm generates dozens of fence damage calls in a 48-hour window — and homeowners with insurance want fast response and proper documentation for their claim. QuoteIQ Cam creates timestamped damage documentation that insurance adjusters accept. Standard Estimates can include a documentation surcharge for the detailed photo report. Mass SMS campaigns after major storms reach past customers fast: “Storm damage? We’re scheduling emergency fence repairs this week. Reply YES for priority scheduling.” Setting these up requires connecting your own Twilio number for SMS.

Stain, Seal & Maintenance Programs

Every wood fence you install needs staining or sealing within 6-12 months — and re-application every 2-3 years. Invoice Subscriptions set up recurring stain maintenance plans. At $3.00/LF for a 180-LF fence = $540 per application, a base of 200 past customers on a 3-year stain rotation works out to 65-70 stain jobs/year — high-margin recurring revenue with no material procurement delays. Review Multiplier can also fire an automated request after each maintenance visit to keep fresh reviews coming in.

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Annual revenue from a single builder relationship at 40 lots/year × $4,200/fence — tracked in one pipeline stage instead of scattered across a spreadsheet and a stack of sub-contractor emails.

Every Tool Fence Contractors Need — One Platform

The reason QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors isn’t just the fencing features — it’s that QuoteIQ replaces every separate app a fence company cobbles together. No material spreadsheet, no separate photo documentation subscription, no second phone line, no separate invoicing software — one platform.

Plus: AI Autopilot with 55 tools across 13 categories, AI Virtual Call Team, AI Estimator, AI Text Generator, InstaQuote, InstaSchedule, e-signatures, contract attachments, expense tracking, online payments (credit/debit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay), mass SMS/email campaigns, route density zones, route optimization, invoice subscriptions, Google Calendar sync, Google Reserve booking, website contact forms, business analytics, Property Street View, Zillow Quick Access, business calculators, before/after photo editor, AI image generation, Pipelines CRM, sales tracker, inspection forms, and data export.

QuoteIQ Pricing for Fence Contractors

Every QuoteIQ plan includes 4 estimate types, Options pricing, scheduling, online payments, and AI features. For most growing fence companies, the Pro plan is the recommended starting point — it unlocks ClientHub, per-foot job costing, Pipelines, automation, and QuickBooks Online at $149.99/month for 4 users.

$29.99/mo
1 user · Options pricing · Scheduling · AI tools
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$74.99/mo
2 users · + QuoteIQ Cam · MapMeasure Pro · Attachments
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$149.99/mo
4 users · + ClientHub · Job Costing · Pipelines · QuickBooks
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$299/mo
10 users · + InstaQuote · Material Inventory · EmployeeHub
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$699/mo
Unlimited users · Website Builder included · Sales Tracker
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Check each competitor’s own pricing page for their current rate cards before comparing — figures change and per-user add-ons like photo documentation, extra seats, and phone answering can push the effective monthly cost well past the sticker price on the plans page. QuoteIQ Pro at $149.99/month for 4 users bundles job costing, pipelines, ClientHub, and QuickBooks with no per-user surcharge on top. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions: CRM for Fence Contractors

What is the best CRM for fence contractors in 2026?▼
QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for fence contractors in 2026, and it earns that spot by solving the estimating and material problems generic CRMs ignore. Options Estimates present wood, composite, and iron pricing tiers on one document instead of forcing you to rebuild three separate quotes. MapMeasure Pro pre-measures property boundaries and fence runs from satellite imagery before you ever drive to the site, and material inventory tracks posts, pickets, panels, and hardware across your yard, trailer, and active jobs so you stop guessing what’s on hand. Job costing shows real per-linear-foot margins, Pipelines track builder and commercial deals separately from residential leads, and the 24/7 AI Virtual Call Team answers calls when you’re on a ladder or under a truck. All of it runs on plans starting at $29.99/month, with no per-user fees layered on top like many competitors charge. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fence erecting is tracked as its own construction occupation (SOC 47-4031) — proof the trade is specific enough to deserve trade-specific software rather than a generic contractor CRM.
How much does a CRM for fence contractors cost?▼
QuoteIQ pricing for fence contractors starts at $29.99/month for Essentials (1 user), which includes Options Estimates, scheduling, invoicing, and AI tools. Beginner runs $74.99/month for 2 users and adds MapMeasure Pro, QuoteIQ Cam, and contract attachments. Pro — the recommended tier for most growing fence companies — is $149.99/month for 4 users and unlocks job costing, Pipelines, and QuickBooks Online sync. Elite is $299/month for 10 users and adds material inventory and InstaQuote. Max is $699/month for unlimited users and includes the AI Website Builder at no extra charge. Every plan carries a 14-day free trial with full access to that plan’s features, and a credit or debit card is required to start the trial. Check Jobber’s pricing page directly for current competitor rates before comparing.
Can fence contractors present per-foot material pricing with QuoteIQ?▼
Yes. Options Estimates let fence contractors present tiered pricing by material — Standard ($5,600 for 180 linear feet of 6-foot board-on-board wood privacy with pressure-treated 4×4 posts, 2×4 horizontal rails, and a walk gate), Upgraded ($9,400 for 180 linear feet of 6-foot composite privacy with aluminum posts, hidden fasteners, and a color-matched gate), Premium ($15,800 for 180 linear feet of 5-foot ornamental iron with decorative finials, masonry pillar accents at corners and gate, and an automated driveway gate with keypad). Homeowners compare materials side by side on one document instead of juggling three separate PDFs, and can approve and sign electronically on their phone. Package Estimates take it further, bundling fence plus stain plus gate upsells into a single “Complete Property Package.” Contractors using tiered pricing report meaningfully higher average project values than single-quote estimating, since the comparison itself does some of the selling — and it plays into the same advice the FTC gives homeowners: get a detailed written estimate before signing anything. Build the estimate on-site using Business Calculators and the free fence cost calculator to sanity-check your per-foot math before you send it.
Can QuoteIQ measure properties from satellite for fence contractors?▼
Yes. MapMeasure Pro, available from the Beginner plan up, lets fence contractors measure property boundaries, fence line distances, setback requirements, and gate placement from satellite imagery before driving to the property. Pre-measure a 180-linear-foot backyard perimeter, check for grade changes or obstacles along the line, and estimate post count at 8-foot on-center spacing — all from your phone or the web app. A historical aerial-imagery timeline lets you scroll back through past years of photos to see how a property line or tree line has changed. Screenshot captures attach directly to the estimate as visual proof of the measured scope, and roof-and-pitch style measurement tools live inside the same MapMeasure workspace for related exterior work. Arrive at the consultation with preliminary linear footage and material quantities already calculated, and the visit becomes a closing conversation instead of just a measuring trip. Pair it with Property Street View and Zillow Quick Access to pull up lot details before you even leave the shop, and log the finished measurements against the job in job costing so your quoted footage and your billed footage always match. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, accurate lot-boundary data is foundational to property records nationwide — which is exactly why measuring from verified satellite imagery beats a rough pace-off estimate.
Does QuoteIQ track fence material inventory for fence contractors?▼
Yes. QuoteIQ’s inventory management, available on the Elite plan and above, manages pressure-treated 4×4 and 6×6 posts, cedar and pine pickets, pre-built panels, composite boards and posts, ornamental iron sections, chain link rolls and fittings, top rail, concrete bags, gravel, post caps, gate kits, hinges, latches, stain and sealant by the gallon, and all fencing hardware across your yard, work trailer, and active job sites with In Stock/Low/Out indicators. Five modules cover the whole workflow: Products (SKU, cost, reorder point), Locations (yard, trailer, job site), Suppliers, Orders (Draft → Confirmed → Received), and Transactions (every stock movement). Materials linked on estimates and invoices deduct from stock automatically once the related invoice is marked paid — a deposit alone doesn’t move inventory. Combine it with job costing so every fence job shows real material cost against the linear-foot price you quoted, and with expense tracking for anything that doesn’t run through the price book. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, lumber and building-material costs shift often enough that knowing exactly what’s on the trailer versus what you need to reorder matters directly to your margin.
How does QuoteIQ compare to Jobber for fence contractors?▼
QuoteIQ and Jobber both serve field service contractors, but QuoteIQ is built specifically around per-foot, material-based estimating that fencing companies need — tiered Options pricing by material and style, satellite property measurement, fence material inventory, AI before/after previews, and gate and stain upsell packages — all built into the core platform rather than requiring separate add-on subscriptions for photo documentation or measurement tools. QuoteIQ’s plans also don’t carry per-user fees on top of the listed price. Because pricing and feature gating change on both sides fairly often, check Jobber’s own pricing page for their current rates rather than relying on any number quoted here or elsewhere. What’s stable is the functional gap: no add-on turns Jobber into a linear-foot material estimator with a built-in fence inventory system, while QuoteIQ ships that from the Beginner and Elite tiers respectively, alongside job costing and Pipelines to track the deal all the way through.
Can fence contractors upsell gates, stain, and accessories with QuoteIQ?▼
Yes. Standard Estimates and Package Estimates let fence contractors build gate and accessory add-ons during the consultation or right on the job site — single walk gate $320, double drive gate $740, automated swing gate with remote $1,650, stain or sealant application $3.00 per linear foot, decorative post caps $12-28 each, lattice or privacy screen top accent $14 per linear foot. Bundle fence plus stain plus automated gate into a single Complete Property Package, send it through ClientHub texting, and get it e-signed in minutes while the crew is still on-site — the workflow we walk through above turns a $7,700 install into $8,864 in about five minutes of extra selling. Gate and accessory upsells like these routinely lift average project values, and because the estimate lives in the same system as your job costing, you can see the margin on the upsell in real time before you send it, not after the invoice is paid. Track which upsells convert best using business analytics, and roll the highest-performing bundle into a saved Package Estimate template so the next crew doesn’t have to build it from scratch. As the FTC’s home-improvement guidance generally recommends, keep every add-on itemized and in writing rather than verbally agreed on-site — it protects both sides if a homeowner later disputes what was included.
Does QuoteIQ offer a free trial for fence contractors?▼
Yes. QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial with full access to the features of whichever plan you choose — per-foot material pricing, satellite measurement, job costing, Pipelines, AI Autopilot, and more, depending on the tier you pick at signup. A credit or debit card is required to start the trial, and you can cancel any time before it converts to a paid subscription — there are no long-term contracts on any plan. One free trial is available per person, per business, per payment method. If you want to test the fencing-specific tools before committing, start on Elite to unlock material inventory and InstaQuote during the trial window, or start on Pro if job costing and Pipelines matter more to you right now. Sign up directly at admin-quoteiq.web.app/register or book a live demo first if you’d rather see it walked through — as with any trial offer, it’s worth reading the terms before you start one — general FTC consumer guidance on free trials covers what to watch for regardless of which vendor you’re evaluating.

Key Takeaways: Why QuoteIQ Is the #1 CRM for Fence Contractors

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Options Estimates present wood/composite/iron tiers for the same fence run — a $5,600 board-on-board job becomes a $9,400 composite or $15,800 ornamental iron when homeowners compare materials side by side.
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MapMeasure Pro pre-measures property boundaries and fence runs from satellite — calculate footage, post count, and materials before the site visit. Arrive ready to close instead of spending 40 minutes measuring.
3
Per-foot job costing tracks board-on-board at $25/LF, composite at $40/LF, iron at $52/LF, chain link at $16/LF plus concrete, labor, and equipment — real margins visible before the crew leaves the yard.
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Pipelines CRM tracks builder subdivision contracts, commercial security bids, and storm damage claims — one builder with 40 lots/year at $4,200/fence is $168,000 annually from a single relationship.
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AI Before/After Previews show homeowners their open yard or sagging fence transformed into a clean board-on-board or composite install — visual selling moves homeowners up from the budget option to premium materials.
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QuoteIQ Cam documents every install phase in 4K plus storm damage for insurance claims — timestamped photos protect against boundary disputes and prove code-compliant installation.
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24/7 AI Virtual Call Team captures every fence lead — pool owners needing code compliance, homeowners after storms, and buyers at new builds don’t wait for callbacks.
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Starts at $29.99/month with no per-user fees layered on top — check each competitor’s own pricing page for a current, apples-to-apples comparison against your feature list.

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Switching to QuoteIQ: A 4-Step Getting Started Guide

Fence contractors moving off a spreadsheet, a generic CRM, or a paper system can be fully set up and quoting jobs within a day. Here’s the process.

1

Sign Up and Import Your Customer List

Start your 14-day free trial — a credit or debit card is required to begin. Use AI Smart Import to bring in your existing customer contacts from a spreadsheet, phone contacts, or another CRM with automatic AI column mapping.

2

Build Your Fence Price Book

Set up per-linear-foot pricing for each material and style you install — wood, composite, vinyl, iron, chain link — inside Options Estimates, plus gate, stain, and accessory line items for fast upsell building.

3

Connect Measurement, Payments & Your Phone

Turn on MapMeasure Pro for satellite pre-measurement, set up online payments for deposits and final invoices, and configure Virtual Call Team so leads get answered around the clock.

4

Send Your First Estimate

Build a real tiered Options Estimate for your next lead, attach permits or a survey if needed, and send it for e-signature. Most fence contractors send their first estimate the same day they sign up.

Built by Real Contractors, Not Software Executives

QuoteIQ was founded by two service business operators who understood the day-to-day of running a field service company before they ever wrote a line of product spec.

Mike Vidan

Co-Founder

Mike Vidan co-founded QuoteIQ after years running service businesses himself, shaping the platform around what actually slows contractors down in the field. Read more from Mike →

Justin Rogers

Co-Founder

Justin Rogers co-founded QuoteIQ with a focus on making the platform work the way a busy crew actually operates, not the way a software roadmap assumes it should. Read more from Justin →

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