Deck estimates your customers sign from their phone.
Type the deck the way you would describe it in the back yard. BidWriter Pro turns it into a clean estimate the customer signs and pays a deposit on by card.
What your customer sees from the notes above.
Only what you typed, cleaned up and laid out. Nothing gets added that you didn't say.
Common headaches for deck builders, and what this does about them
Spring bids that pile up faster than you can type them
Type it rough on your phone. It comes out as a proposal in about two minutes, with your company name, terms, and warranty already on it.
Customers who want composite at a wood price
Type it rough on your phone. It comes out as a proposal in about two minutes, with your company name, terms, and warranty already on it.
Deposits that arrive after the lumber would have
The deposit is paid by card when they sign, so the money is down before you buy anything or put them on the schedule. Taking checks or Venmo instead works too.
What to spell out on a deck builder bid
Useful whatever you write your bids in. These are the lines that keep a job from turning into an argument.
- Size, height, and material for decking, framing, and railing
- Footings and whether a permit and inspection are included
- Stairs, railing height, and lighting
- What happens to the old deck and the ground under the new one
Composite versus wood changes the price by thousands. Put both as packages on one bid when the customer is undecided, and say what the railing is.
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Before you sign up.
Can I give a wood price and a composite price?
Yes. Two packages on one estimate. The customer picks one and signs it.
Can I add a photo of the plan?
Yes. A sketch or a photo of the space goes on the estimate so the customer signs the same deck you are building.
Is the signature legally binding?
Yes. The customer types their full name and clicks Accept, and we record the name, date, time, and the exact proposal they agreed to. That meets the U.S. E-SIGN Act, the same law behind DocuSign.
Does my customer need an app?
No. They tap the link in your text or email, the proposal opens in their phone's browser, they read it and sign.
Does it change what I wrote?
It fixes spelling and lays your notes out cleanly. It does not add scope, exclusions, or promises you didn't make.
What does it cost?
$29 a month, flat. Unlimited proposals. Your first 30 days are free with no card, and you can cancel anytime.
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