Last updated: July 1, 2026

Fencing Estimate Template (Free PDF)

Fence install estimate with footage, gates, and permit lines. Valid-until date and acceptance on the PDF. Convert to invoice in one click after approval.

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Fence jobs mix materials by linear foot, gates, and post holes. Estimates should show panel type and height; invoices tie labor to installed footage so change orders are easy to document.

After the customer approves

After the customer signs or approves, click Convert to invoice in the sidebar (next to Download PDF). You do not retype line items, the tool assigns a new invoice number, today's date, and Net 30 due date, then opens the invoice builder for a final review.

Use the Convert to invoice button in the summary panel on the right.

Fencing questions

How does estimate to invoice convert work?

Click Convert to invoice in the sidebar. Line items, business and client blocks copy over. You get a new INV- number, today's issue date, Net 30 due date, and any deposit field cleared. Edit anything before you download the invoice PDF.

What carries over when I convert?

Line items, quantities, rates, notes, tax rate, and discount settings. The estimate number stays on the old PDF only, the invoice uses the next number from your browser counter.

Do I need to re-enter the client after convert?

No. Parties and line items copy automatically. You land on /invoice with the form prefilled; review due date and totals, then download.

Should fencing be billed per linear foot or lump sum?

Estimates often use per-foot pricing for transparency; the final invoice can stay per foot or switch to lump sum once the run is measured. Always note fence height, material, and gate count.

How do I handle fence material markup on invoices?

List posts, panels, and hardware as separate material lines or one materials line with quantity in linear feet. Markup is usually rolled into unit price rather than shown as a separate fee.

Do fence invoices need permit or survey notes?

If you pulled a permit or worked from a survey, reference it in notes or a line item. Property-line disputes are reduced when the invoice matches the approved layout.

How do I invoice fence repairs versus full installs?

Repairs: trip fee, sections replaced, and post reset as line items. Installs: footage, gates, removal of old fence, and disposal as separate lines.