Overview
Dirt Face includes a visual fence designer so contractors can draw layouts and generate takeoffs instead of counting every post by hand. If you are searching for fence takeoff software, this is how the Dirt Face designer fits into quoting.
What you will get
- A site layout customers can understand
- Quantities that flow into the estimate
- Fewer missed corners, gates, and odd-length runs
Step 1: Open the designer from an estimate
Start from the job you are quoting so the takeoff lands on the right customer and proposal. Center the map on the job site address or use an uploaded site plan when satellite view is not enough.
Step 2: Draw fence runs and gates
Trace the fence path, place corners and ends, and add gates where the design needs them. Dirt Face is built for real fence geometry, not generic line sketches alone.
Step 3: Review the material takeoff
When the layout is ready, review the generated quantities against your fence systems and catalog. Adjust extras the map cannot know, such as removal, difficult digging, or specialty hardware.
Step 4: Continue into the proposal
Push the takeoff into pricing and proposal review. The designer is a takeoff engine for the estimate, not a separate drawing tool that leaves you copying counts into Excel.
When to use templates instead
Straight, repeatable jobs can often be quoted from fence templates without a full map draw. Use the designer when the site is irregular, the customer wants a layout picture, or you are measuring in the field.
FAQ
Is Dirt Face a CAD program?
Dirt Face is contractor estimating software with a fence layout and takeoff tool. It is optimized for quoting and install planning, not general architectural CAD.
Can I use it on a tablet on site?
Yes. Many estimators use tablets in the field to draw runs while looking at the property, then finish pricing back in the office.