Everything a fence contractor needs — nothing you don’t
- Estimates in minutes from your own price book, sent by text, email or WhatsApp.
- Schedule and crew — assign a worker or a crew; they see the job instantly.
- Invoices and card payments — Pay Now on every invoice, money to your bank.
- Deposits by card right on the estimate, before you buy materials.
- Multi-day jobs that show on every day of the schedule.
- A real weather forecast on every day of your schedule.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a fence contractor might add:
| Wood fence (per ft) | $35 |
| Vinyl fence (per ft) | $45 |
| Chain link (per ft) | $22 |
| Gate install | $450 |
| Fence repair | $300 |
| Fence staining | $650 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: 150 feet of cedar privacy fence with a gate
New homeowners want privacy for the backyard and a gate wide enough for a mower.
| Wood fence (per ft) × 150 | $5,250 |
| Gate install | $450 |
| Old fence removal (per ft) × 150 | $600 |
| Total | $6,300 |
| Deposit to start (40%) | $2,520 |
Price by the foot so the estimate grows with the yard. The deposit pays for the lumber; the job runs over several days on the schedule.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a fence contractor
Do I need a survey?
Many fence companies recommend knowing the property line. Note it on the estimate.
Can you stain it?
Add staining as its own line or a second visit.
How long does a wood fence last?
It depends on the wood and the weather; staining helps.
Tips for your fence contractor business
- Always price removal of the old fence separately.
- Lumber prices move — take the deposit before ordering.
- Ask for the review when the gate swings perfectly.
One path, start to paid
New job → Estimate → Schedule → Crew does it → Invoice → Paid. The same simple steps for every job, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Simple pricing
| Solo — just you | $29/mo |
| Contractor — you + up to 5 workers | $79/mo |
| Contractor 10 — you + up to 10 workers | $129/mo |
Everything included. Every feature is in every plan — no add-ons, no surprise charges later. Plans only differ by how many workers you have.
First 100 companies keep $19 / $49 / $89 a month for as long as they stay subscribed. Workers are always free.
Questions fence companies ask
Can customers pay a deposit?
Yes. Set a deposit on the estimate; the customer pays it by card and approves the job at the same time.
Can a job last several days?
Yes. Set how many days a job takes and it shows on each day of the schedule.
How much does Selk cost?
Selk costs $29/month for Solo, $79/month for Contractor (owner plus up to 5 workers), and $129/month for Contractor 10 (owner plus up to 10 workers). The first 100 companies lock in founding prices of $19, $49 and $89 per month for as long as they stay subscribed.
Do my workers pay?
No. Workers are always free on every Selk plan. There are no per-seat fees, and the worker app is separate from the contractor app.
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