Fencing leads for local contractors
A closeboard enquiry two streets away can fit neatly into a week you are already working in the area. A gate or a handful of panels is a good filler between larger jobs. GetFencingPrices.co.uk sends fencing enquiries to Leads Do Work so fencing businesses can pick the work that suits their crew and their diary.
You can register a contractor account at no charge and browse available enquiries in the app before deciding to pay. Pick the services you do and the area you cover. Before purchasing a pack, check its price, terms and the customer information included.
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What a fencing lead gives you
Each lead is a homeowner who has asked about fencing. You get the chance to call them, find out what the boundary needs and put a price forward. Up to four contractors can see the same enquiry, so a lead is never a guaranteed visit, booking or paid job.
You set your prices and decide which enquiries to take on. Your business is responsible for the advice, the measuring, the contract, the work and payment. Customer demand and your chosen area affect the flow of enquiries. Buying a pack does not guarantee income from fencing work.
Choosing a lead pack
Leads come in packs of 5, 10 or 20. Check the current lead-pack terms before paying. Smart Local operates as a subscription. Renewal follows delivery of the pack’s included leads, with at least seven days between the start of one pack and the next. Confirm the price, VAT, cancellation and credit terms in your account.
5-lead pack
A sensible start for a small crew testing the service alongside regular customers. Leave time to call back, measure up and send written quotes.
10-lead pack
Suits a business that already measures and quotes most weeks. Think about how many site visits you can fit in before customers choose another contractor.
20-lead pack
This size may suit a business with several crews and someone to answer enquiries. Allow for timber, concrete post and composite delivery times when offering dates.
Choose the work you can deliver
Closeboard Fencing Installation
Take on new closeboard runs where you have the crew, a digger or auger and the materials supply. Allow time to survey slopes and check for services.
Fence Panel Replacement
Panel swaps suit fillers between bigger jobs. Price the visit properly, since travel can take much of the margin on one or two panels.
Concrete Fence Post Installation
Post work is heavy and slow. Confirm who removes old footings and how you will dispose of the concrete before you quote.
Garden Gate Installation
Gates need a firm hanging post and hinges and latches suited to their weight. Say whether you supply the gate, or only fit one the customer has bought.
Storm-Damaged Fence Repairs
Storm enquiries come in waves after bad weather. Decide in advance how you handle make-safe visits and out-of-hours calls.
Composite Fencing Installation
Composite suppliers have different fitting and warranty conditions. Check any approval or guarantee requirements before you take on this work.
Be clear about who orders materials, who carries stock, and who deals with waste. Ask about boundary ownership and any restrictions for a listed building or conservation area before you offer a price.
Set a realistic area
Travel and parking can use up the margin on a small panel or gate job. A long closeboard or composite run can justify a longer drive, because the job lasts several days. Choose an area that fits your crew and review it when your available dates change.
Check the full postcode and the access before you offer a time. Selecting an area makes matching possible; it does not create demand for fencing in that area.
Questions worth asking on the first call
- How long is the run, how high should the fence be and what is there now?
- Who owns the boundary, and does the neighbour know about the work?
- Is there side access, or does everything have to come through the house?
- What has damaged the fence, if it is a repair, and is insurance involved?
- Does the customer have a material or a brand in mind?
- Can the customer send photographs of the boundary from both sides?
Respond while the enquiry is still current
Call promptly during reasonable hours and introduce your business. If the customer cannot answer, leave a short message with a callback number and the job you are following up. State your earliest realistic survey date and any survey charge before offering a visit. Do not promise a start date before you know the material lead time.
After sending the quote, agree a sensible follow-up time. Keep a record of the measurements, materials and price so a colleague can handle the return call without making the customer start again.
Quote the whole job
Customers need to know whether the price includes the old fence removal, the posts, gravel boards, capping and waste disposal. List those items so the customer can see what they are paying for, and say whether a survey fee is deducted if they go ahead.
Agree how you will handle anything unexpected, such as buried obstructions or rotten posts found behind panels. Explain it, revise the price and get approval before carrying on. Show VAT and the guarantee terms clearly.
Register your fencing business
Have your insurance details and references ready when applying to join the network. Keep your profile up to date, especially your services and area. For account information and current charges, visit the Leads Do Work website. The download links above take you to the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Are fencing leads exclusive?
No. Up to four contractors can see each enquiry. You still need to speak to the customer and win the work with your own quotation.
Can I look at leads before buying a pack?
Yes. You can view available app enquiries through a free contractor account. The paid options and their terms are shown in your account.
Does a lead guarantee a fencing job?
No. An enquiry can end without a job: the customer might change plans, hire another contractor or need a different service. Appointments, accepted quotes and paid jobs are not guaranteed.
Who sets the price for the work?
You do. Your business measures the job and sets the charge. You then agree the work, appointment, contract and payment directly with the customer.