For deck & fence contractors
Every extra gate, material upgrade, and added footing — approved in writing before a post goes in.
Deck and fence jobs collect small, reasonable-sounding asks that quietly become unpaid work. Swornbook turns each one into a one-tap approval link, keeps photos on the job record, and ties the final invoice to exactly what was approved.
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The asks that quietly become free work
Every one of these gets agreed to verbally in a backyard — and questioned at the final invoice. Typical value per ask:
Additional gate or walk-through
$350–$1,200
Composite or material upgrade mid-job
$800–$5,000
Extra footings for grade or rock
$300–$1,500
Added deck section or landing
$1,500–$6,000
Railing upgrade or added section
$600–$3,000
Fence run extension after layout
$500–$2,500
Ranges are illustrative — your market and scope will vary.
One real job, start to paid
The homeowner asks over the string line
“Actually — can we get a second gate on the side yard?” You quote it standing right there: $650, half a day.
You send one link before you set the post
One-tap templates draft the change order. The homeowner taps approve on their phone — no app, no account. The yes lands on the job record with a timestamp and a name.
The invoice carries its own proof
Final invoice shows the original bid plus the approved gate, each traced to a documented approval. When the total gets questioned, the record answers in one message.
Start with the free tools, or start with a real job
Not ready for software? Take the paperwork — free, no email required:
- Fence & deck change order template →
- How to document extra work →
- Payment reminder templates →
- Final invoice checklist →
Your next “while you're here” is coming.
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