Fence Repair Quote Template

Example quote

What to include

• • Fence material (wood, vinyl, chain-link, or aluminum) — it drives both parts and labor.
• • Linear feet of fence being repaired, and total run for context.
• • Number of posts to replace, and whether each needs a new concrete footing.
• • Section or panel repair vs. full-panel replacement, counted individually.
• • Gate repair or realignment (sagging, latch, hinges) as its own line.
• • Haul-away and disposal of the old, rotted, or broken material.
• • Staining, sealing, or painting of wood if the customer wants it matched or protected.
• • What is NOT included (full replacement, staining unless listed, moving property lines) and how long the quote is valid.

How it’s usually priced

Fence repair is usually priced per linear foot for like-for-like runs, or per unit — per post reset, per panel replaced, per gate — for spot repairs, with materials quoted separately because a vinyl panel and a chain-link section cost worlds apart. Post replacement almost always adds a concrete and cure-time cost that a simple board swap does not.

Set a minimum charge: digging one post or straightening a gate still means a trip, tools, and a bag of concrete. Quote staining or sealing as an optional add-on rather than assuming it — customers often want the repair now and the finish later, and itemizing lets them choose.

Frequently asked questions

How is fence repair usually priced?

Per linear foot for matching runs, or per unit — per post, per panel, per gate — for spot fixes. Materials are quoted separately because wood, vinyl, chain-link, and aluminum differ a lot in cost.

Why does replacing a post cost more than replacing a board?

A post usually needs to be dug out and reset in new concrete, which adds material and cure time. A board or panel swap is mostly labor and a piece of stock, so it is faster and cheaper.

Do you haul away the old fence material?

Put it on the quote either way. Rotted posts and broken panels take up truck space and dump fees, so disposal is a real line item — not something to leave vague.

Can you match the stain or color of my existing fence?

Often, but weathered wood and faded vinyl rarely match new material exactly. Quote staining or sealing as an optional line so the customer decides whether to blend it now or later.