Measure the run. Send the quote before you leave.
Linear footage and deck areas become quantities, materials and finishes tracked per scope, and the takeoff becomes the estimate — change orders ready for the upgrades clients always ask for.
Where the day goes sideways
Dimensions go into the Takeoff Builder once; formula-driven rules compute the quantities and the estimate follows.
Change orders track against the approved scope, so the upgrade is priced and signed off — not absorbed.
Estimates carry a client approval flow, so the yes lands on the record.
What decks & fencing teams use most
Takeoff Builder
Linear footage and deck areas to quantities, automatically.
Estimates & Approvals
Clean scopes with approval and change-order history.
Invoices & Payments
Finished work becomes the invoice.
Scheduling & Dispatch
Build dates and crews without double-booking.
Client Portals
Clients see status, approve work, and upload photos.
Still quoting by hand? Grab the free decks & fencing estimate template or invoice template — no email required.
Common questions
Can Stairkey estimate decks and fences from measurements?
Yes. Enter deck areas and fence runs in the Takeoff Builder and formula-driven rules turn them into quantities, with materials and finishes tracked per scope and the takeoff feeding straight into the estimate.
How do I handle an upgrade like a better railing mid-build?
Change orders track against the approved scope, so a railing or material upgrade is priced and signed off rather than absorbed.
How much does deck and fence software cost?
From $20/month per owner seat, capped at $100/month; member seats are $10 (capped $30). The first month is free with no credit card, and the optional Accounting add-on is +$20/month.
Run a different kind of business?
Same workspace, framed for the work you actually do.
Every step. Handled.
From $20/mo per seat, usage allowance included, capped at $100 — no surprise bills.