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 its recorded yes. 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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