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All-In-One CRM for Fence Contractors

If photos live in texts, linear-foot counts live in a spreadsheet, and crews get scope by phone, projects slip. WorkFotos is an all-in-one CRM for fence contractors that runs the job in one connected thread: site photos with annotations, linear-foot estimating, work orders, crew & subcontractor scheduling, HOA/permit/811 notes, PDF reports, and invoices with online payments. Residential, commercial, HOA, municipal — wood, vinyl, chain-link, aluminum, steel, gates, repairs, staining.

Photo-Backed Estimating Work Orders & Tasks Crews & Subs Permits • HOA • 811 PDF Reports Invoices & Payments Offline Capture

Why fencing operations stall (and how to fix it)

Scattered evidence: property line photos in chats, sketches in a truck notebook, scope in email.
Change confusion: grade or gate count changes never reach production in time.
Cash delays: invoices without photo proof slow approvals and payments.

The fix is a single job thread from first walk to paid invoice — address → photos & notes → estimate → work orderinstall photosPDF report → invoice → payment.

Fence workflow (fast on a phone)

1
Create job by address; add setbacks, easements, slope notes, neighbor tie-ins.
2
Capture site photos — corners, pins/survey, grade changes, utilities, trees, existing fence, access.
3
Estimate by section: material, height, linear feet, post spacing, gates, demo/haul-off, stain/seal.
4
Convert to work order; assign crew/subs, delivery windows, concrete spec, hardware, access notes.
5
Install photos — post holes, set posts, rails, panels, gates, cleanup. Annotate as needed.
6
Share a PDF or read-only link, then invoice and collect payment online.

No signal? Capture offline and sync later — timestamps and structure preserved.

Estimating that wins — and installs clean

Linear-foot clarity

Break the project into named runs (e.g., North 80’ — 6’ wood privacy, West 60’ — black chain-link, 2× 4’ gates).

Photo-backed scope

Attach photos for setbacks, grade, neighbor tie-ins, roots/irrigation, and access. Fewer change orders, fewer callbacks.

Permits, HOA & 811

Track permit numbers, HOA approvals, and utility locate tickets (811) with dates and notes.

Options & upsells

Offer alternates: cap & trim, steel posts, metal-frame gates, decorative tops, stain/seal, privacy slats, security tops (where allowed).

Schedule crews & subcontractors with less back-and-forth

Assign by address and section; add post depth, mix bags, auger size, dumpster/haul-off, delivery windows, parking, pet notes. Use @mentions for handoffs (sales → production → QA). Track punch items with annotated photos and due dates.

Field
Why it matters
Sections
Scope clarity and staged photos by run
Materials
Panel style, height, posts, caps, hardware, concrete
Access
Gate width for deliveries, neighbor coordination, pets
Compliance
Setbacks, easements, pool codes, HOA approval
Safety
811 ticket, utilities, slope, weather holds

Docs & reports homeowners and GCs actually read

On-image annotations

Mark lines, setbacks, and gate locations with arrows and text — fewer “what am I looking at?” calls.

Share links & PDFs

Send a clean, read-only link filtered by date/section or export a branded PDF report in minutes.

Change documentation

Record unforeseen roots/grade issues, neighbor requests, and material swaps; tie to change orders for quick approvals.

Closeout proof

Before/after galleries, latch alignment, gate operation, cleanup — all attached to the job record.

From estimate to paid invoice

Deposits & draws

Request a deposit on acceptance; invoice by milestone (materials drop, posts set, final) or T&M with photo proof.

Online payments

Send a secure payment link. Photo-backed scope reduces disputes and speeds cash collection.

Residential, commercial, HOA, and municipal

Residential & HOAs

  • Privacy, picket, pool code, and pet containment fences.
  • HOA approvals, setbacks, and neighbor tie-ins documented.

Commercial & municipal

  • Chain-link with slats, security tops, bollards, cantilever gates.
  • Schools, parks, utilities — with inspection-ready photo logs.

Repairs & maintenance

  • Storm damage, vehicle strikes, rot replacement, gate rehanging.
  • Quick photo quotes and simple PDFs for insurance/owners.

Staining & sealing

  • Add-on service tracked by section; before/after proof included.

Walk. Quote. Build. Prove. Get Paid.

The fence contractor CRM that puts jobsite photos, estimates, work orders, scheduling, and payments in one connected flow.

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Run your fencing business from your phone

Capture onsite, organize by section, export clean PDFs for homeowners and GCs, and connect proof to billing. iOS, Android, and web.

Fence Contractor CRM — FAQ

Can I estimate by linear foot and section?
Yes. Break the job into runs with material, height, posts, and gates — attach photos for context.
Does it track HOA, permits, and 811 tickets?
Log approvals, permit numbers, and utility locates with dates — all tied to the job address.
How do work orders and scheduling work?
Convert accepted estimates into work orders, assign crews/subs, add delivery and access notes, and track status.
Can I attach photo proof to invoices?
Every invoice can include photo sets and PDFs so customers approve and pay faster.
Does it work offline?
Capture photos and notes without signal and sync later. Timestamps and structure are preserved.