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Fence estimating software guides
Learn what Dirt Face can do for fence contractors: quoting, takeoffs, shop drawings, scheduling, and getting paid. Customer product docs are available after you sign in.
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What Is Dirt Face? Fence Software for Fence Companies
Dirt Face is fence software for contractors, manufacturers, and wholesalers. Quote, fabricate, sell wholesale, schedule, and invoice in one platform.
Fence Estimating Glossary
Plain-language definitions of fence estimating terms: takeoff, proposal, shop drawing, change order, and more.
Workflow guides
Browse all workflows →Fence Contractor Timesheet Software in Dirt Face
Track crew hours, approve timesheets, and feed job costing or payroll exports in Dirt Face for fence contractors.
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Fence Crew Scheduling Software in Dirt Face
Schedule fence jobs, crews, and equipment in Dirt Face so the office, shop, and field share one calendar.
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Fence Inventory Software in Dirt Face
How Dirt Face inventory ties stock and purchase orders to jobs, shop fabrication, and the wholesale store.
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Fence Invoice Software: Get Paid with Dirt Face
Invoice fence jobs and collect payment in Dirt Face after estimating and install, without retyping the job.
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Fence Job Lifecycle in Dirt Face
See how Dirt Face takes a fence job from lead and estimate through optional shop fab, wholesale, scheduling, invoice, and payment.
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Fence Manufacturing Software in Dirt Face
How Dirt Face runs shop fabrication: catalog make items, production orders, routing, work centers, then schedule install.
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Fence Takeoff Software: Design Layouts in Dirt Face
Use Dirt Face as fence takeoff software: draw layouts on maps or site plans and turn them into material quantities.
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From Fence Catalog to First Quote in Dirt Face
How Dirt Face uses your component catalog and fence templates to produce consistent, faster fence quotes.
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How to Create a Fence Estimate in Dirt Face
Create a professional fence estimate in Dirt Face: customer, layout takeoff, pricing review, and proposal delivery.
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Project Media: Field Photos and Documents in Dirt Face
How Dirt Face Project Media stores job photos and documents and shares them with the office, crew, and customer portal.
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Shop Drawings Workflow
Create, attach, and share professional fence shop drawings in Dirt Face with estimates, customers, and crews.
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Using the Fence Designer Tool
Draw fence layouts on maps or site plans in Dirt Face and turn them into material takeoffs for your estimate.
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Wholesale Fence Software and Dealer Store in Dirt Face
How Dirt Face Distribution runs a wholesale store: catalog, price tiers, dealer accounts, POS, online orders, and fulfillment.
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More guides
How to Estimate a Fence Job in Dirt Face
A buyer-friendly walkthrough of estimating a fence job in Dirt Face: customer, layout, pricing, proposal, and send.
Shop Drawing Designer
Use the Dirt Face Shop Drawing Designer to create fence elevations, details, and install drawings for customers and crews.
Fence Estimating Spreadsheet Alternative
Why fence contractors replace Excel quote sheets with Dirt Face estimating software for takeoffs, proposals, and follow-through.
Looking for product help docs?
Step-by-step customer documentation (imports, settings, integrations) is available after you sign in to Dirt Face.