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Fence repair estimate example

Repair bids are lists. Count what you are replacing, say what you are not touching, and warranty only your part.

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What the fence contractor typed

"replace 4 rotten 4x4 posts with steel posts in concrete, reattach existing panels, replace approx 30 pickets to match, rehang sagging gate with new hinges and latch, no stain"

What the customer got
Straight Line Fence
Proposal #2474 · September 13, 2026
Prepared for David Chen
Scope of work
• Replace four rotten wood posts with steel posts set in concrete.
• Reattach the existing panels to the new posts.
• Replace about 30 pickets to match the existing fence as closely as available.
• Rehang the sagging gate with new hinges and a new latch.
• Stain and paint not included.
Total
$1,150
Timeline
1 day
Payment
Due on completion
Warranty: 1 year on the repaired sections
Type your full name to accept this proposal. This is a legally binding electronic signature.
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Example figures for a typical fence repair job. Not a quote. Every line on the estimate came from the notes above. Nothing was added.

What to spell out on a fence repair bid

  • Post count and the replacement material.
  • Picket count and that the match is as close as available.
  • The gate hardware.
  • That the rest of the fence is not warranted.

Put the property line question in writing: who confirmed it, and whether the HOA has approved. Call for a utility locate before digging.

The parts of this estimate

  • Scope of work. 5 lines, one thing each, in the order the work happens. What is not included is on the list too.
  • One price. $1,150. Not a formula, not a range. The scope explains the number.
  • Timeline. 1 day. Including dry time, cure time, or permit time, so the customer plans around it.
  • Payment terms. Due on completion. Nothing down. The customer pays when the work is done.
  • Warranty. 1 year on the repaired sections.
  • A way to accept. The customer types their name and signs with a finger on their phone. Legally binding under the E-SIGN Act, and recorded with the date, time, and the exact estimate they agreed to.

Questions fence contractors ask about this bid

Repair or replace?

If more than a third of the posts are gone, put a full replacement price on the same bid as a second package.

Deposit?

Not for a one-day repair. Due on completion.

Is this a real quote?

No. The numbers are example figures for a typical job so you can see how a complete estimate reads. Your price is yours.

Can my customer sign this on their phone?

Yes. An estimate sent from BidWriter Pro opens as a link. The customer reads it, types their name, signs with a finger, and pays the deposit by card. You get an alert when they open it and when they sign.

Write your own fence repair estimate

Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out like the one above, in about five seconds. No account needed.

Only what you type goes on the estimate. Nothing gets added.
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