Residential Fence Install

This proposal covers installation of {{fence_linear_feet}} linear feet of {{fence_material}} fencing at {{client_address}}, including {{gate_count}} gate(s).

Pre-install

• Call 811 to mark underground utilities (minimum 3 business days before digging)

• Layout per property survey or stakes provided by {{client_name}}; homeowner confirms property lines before post setting

• Remove existing fence if needed (itemized separately if applicable)

Post setting

• Dig post holes to appropriate depth (typically 30"–36" for 6' fence, below frost line in cold climates)

• Set 4x4 pressure-treated posts (wood fence) or manufacturer-spec posts (vinyl/aluminum) in concrete

• Spacing per material manufacturer requirements (typically 6'–8' on center for wood, 6' on center for vinyl)

Panel / board install

• Install stringers and boards (wood) or panels (vinyl/aluminum) per manufacturer specs

• Maintain consistent height and grade-following or stepped layout per customer preference

• Gate install: heavy-duty hinges, self-closing for pool fencing where required by code

Finish

• Stain and seal (if wood, included in this proposal)

• Final walk-through and punch

• Haul away all debris

Estimated duration: 3–5 business days depending on weather and fence length.

• **Day 1:** Layout, 811 locates verification, existing fence removal if applicable

• **Day 2:** Post holes and concrete pour

• **Days 3–4:** Panel/board install after concrete cures (typically 24 hours)

• **Day 5:** Gates, stain/seal, cleanup

Start date: {{start_date}}.

Total contract price: {{total}}

Fixed-price payment schedule:

• **Deposit: {{deposit}}** — signing

• **Balance** — upon completion and customer walk-through

Deposit at signing; balance due upon completion.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Property survey (if property lines are unclear, owner is responsible for engaging a surveyor)

• Tree or root removal in fence line

• Rock drilling or excavation through buried concrete/asphalt

• HOA / permit approval process (owner responsibility unless retained by Change Order)

• Pool-code compliance review for pool perimeter fencing (owner verifies local pool barrier requirements)

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 30 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}