Overview
Contractor Fence Software (CFS) is legacy desktop fence estimating software that is no longer supported. Dirt Face is a modern, cloud-based alternative built for the same workflows — catalog, templates, quoting, jobs, and billing.
Dirt Face can import much of your CFS system data and help rebuild templates and pricing so you are not starting from scratch. Migration is assisted — not a one-click self-serve upload in the app today.
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Questions: Contact us · FAQ — CFS migration
What typically migrates
| Data | Approach |
|---|---|
| Component catalog / parts | Imported or rebuilt in My Components — often via Smart Import after CFS export |
| Fence templates | Recreated in My Fences or imported from Dirt Face template library |
| Vendor costs | Vendor management + cost import tools |
| Customers | See Import customers — assisted for large lists |
| Open quotes / jobs | Usually re-enter active work; historical PDFs may be archived outside Dirt Face |
Exact scope depends on your CFS export and version — confirm with support during onboarding.
Recommended migration path
Create Dirt Face trial → Contact support with CFS export → Business Settings → Catalog → Templates → Quote test job
1. Start your Dirt Face account
- Sign up for a free trial — no credit card required
- Complete Business Settings — company info, tax, defaults, team
2. Share CFS data with Dirt Face
Contact support with:
- CFS version and export files you can generate (catalog, vendors, templates — whatever your install allows)
- Approximate counts (parts, templates, customers)
- Target go-live date for quoting
The Dirt Face team helps map imports into My Components and templates.
3. Self-serve setup (parallel or after import)
Follow the onboarding checklist:
- Business Settings — integrations you need (QuickBooks, FortisPay, etc.)
- Smart Import — vendor price sheets and any CSV exports from CFS
- Fence templates — verify assemblies match how you quoted in CFS
- Test estimate — Your first estimate
4. Train the team
- Office staff: main dashboard and estimating
- Field crews: Crew Portal on phones/tablets — Mobile and tablet
Workflow differences (CFS → Dirt Face)
| CFS habit | Dirt Face equivalent |
|---|---|
| Desktop-only quoting | Browser — desktop or tablet |
| Single-user file | Multi-user tenant with team roles |
| Static catalog file | Cloud My Components with live cost updates |
| Print/mail proposals | Email + customer portal |
| Separate scheduling tools | Built-in Schedule and Jobs |
Why contractors switch
- Supported platform — ongoing updates, integrations, and security patches
- Cloud access — quote from office or jobsite without VPN or file sync
- Full business workflow — CRM, jobs, inventory, store, and billing in one system
Read more on the FAQ page under CFS migration.
Next steps
- Onboarding checklist
- Getting started hub
- Contact us to schedule import help