From 3 Hours to $42,000: The New Blueprint for Fence Quoting

Brandon Ausbrooks

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January 15, 2026

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Updated

January 15, 2026

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5 min read

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In the fencing industry, speed is your competitive edge. While your rivals are still scheduling site visits and wrestling with spreadsheets, you could be closing deals. But what's the real-world difference between a legacy process and a modern, digital one? For Nick Birchoff of Nevada Fence, it was $42,000 in 45 minutes.

This isn't just a number; it's a story about a fundamental shift in how fence contractors can operate. It's about moving from hours of manual work to minutes of streamlined, professional quoting.

"The very first day that I was using ArcSite in the field, I was able to close a $42,000 job in about 45 minutes. That process before would take anywhere from two to three hours minimum." - Nick Birchoff, Nevada Fence

The Problem: The High Cost of a Slow Quote

For most fencing contractors, the path from initial customer contact to a signed proposal is a bottleneck. It’s a multi-step, often manual, process that consumes your most valuable resource: time.

This isn't just about saving a few hours. Multiply that time saved across the 150+ estimates Nick wrote in four months. The ROI becomes undeniable. The old way costs you deals, limits your growth, and keeps your team tied up in administrative tasks instead of building fences.

The Old Way (2-3 Hours)	The ArcSite Way (45 Minutes)
1. Drive to site, measure by hand.	1. Draw the job on-site with your finger.
2. Drive back to the office.	2. Get an automatic cost as you draw.
3. Redraw the plan on a computer.	3. Generate a professional proposal.
4. Manually calculate materials & labor.	4. Create an automated materials takeoff list.
5. Create and send the proposal.	5. Close the deal and accept payment.

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The Solution: Closing Deals On-Site

The game-changer for Nevada Fence wasn't just speed; it was the ability to present a professional, accurate quote on-site. This immediately separates them from the competition.

"It has also vastly improved my close rate because I'm able to provide an estimate on site... That differentiates us from everyone in all of our direct competition in the area. No one else is using this platform here." - Nick Birchoff, Nevada Fence

With ArcSite, you don't need to be a CAD expert. You just need to draw with your finger. The app does the heavy lifting, pricing the drawing as you go with your pre-loaded products, prices, and margins. You transform a sketch into a professional proposal in seconds, ready for the customer's signature.

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