Build the quote with them
Itemized quotes with optional railings, lighting, and composite upgrades let a homeowner design their deck and see the price move.
For deck builders
Deck-builder websites that turn a backyard dream into a booked build.
Quote decks by material and square foot with add-ons the homeowner can pick, take a staged deposit before you order lumber, and get paid at each phase.
Flex starts at $0/month + 1.25% · No credit card
- Wood decks
- Composite decks
- Railings
- Pergolas
- Repairs & staining
- Porches
Made for the way you work
Built around what contractors actually struggle with.
Stage the payments
Collect a deposit on the material, then progress payments as the build hits each phase — all on one job.
Sell with the portfolio
A photo-first gallery of finished decks and before/afters is the pitch that closes the weekend shopper.
Economics & Profit
How much more do Deck Builders keep with Let’s Get Quoted?
Traditional software charges $300+/month in fixed overhead even during slow seasons. See your direct savings.
$46,000/mo
Industry Avg Ticket:$11,500
Est. Completed Jobs:~48 jobs / yr
Fixed Monthly Software Fee:$0 on Flex
Estimated Annual Economic Advantage+$42,108in cash kept + extra booked jobs / year
✓Fixed Subscription Savings:
+$3,708/yrSave over $3,700/year in fixed monthly software subscriptions and extra seat fees.
✓Route-Aware Quick Stops:
+$38,400/yrFill idle windshield time along existing job routes with automated emergency & quick-fix dispatch.
Launch Free Deck Builders Site →No credit card required · Free forever on Flex
* Compares fixed upfront subscription fees (legacy software ~$309/mo including 2 tech seats vs. Let’s Get Quoted Flex at $0/mo base with 2 office seats and 2 crew users included). When you collect invoice payments through Let’s Get Quoted, standard credit card processing and a 1.25% platform fee apply (or 0.50% on Solo, 0.25% on Growth, 0.10% on Scale). Quick Stop revenue reflects estimated gross billable margin opportunities along active routes.
Interactive Quoting Engine
Realistic 3-Tier Proposal Example for Deck Builders
See how multi-option Good / Better / Best estimates stop price shopping, clarify scope allowances, and collect upfront Stripe deposits.
Custom Composite Deck & Cocktail Railing (16ft x 20ft / 320 Sq Ft)
Helical pile footings, pressure-treated structural framing, Trex/TimberTech composite decking, picture-frame border, and black aluminum railing.
5-Day Custom Build
Trex Transcend composite decking (25-yr warranty), hidden fasteners, and black aluminum railing.
Full demo, footing inspection, 2x10 PT framing with butyl joist flashing tape
$4,200320 sq ft Trex Transcend composite decking with hidden clip system & picture border
$9,800Westbury black powder-coated aluminum railing with composite cocktail drink cap
$4,800Total Proposed Investment$18,800
Required Upfront Commitment$6,200 (33% Material Deposit)
Accepted 1-Tap Client Sign-Off: PayG PayCredit / Debit CardBank ACH
Direct Bank Payouts in 24 Hours via Stripe
Pricing Strategy: Offering composite and low-voltage lighting alongside wood deck estimates lifts average contract value by $8,000+ per client.
Field Operating System
The 4-Step Field Workflow for Deck Builders
From the first 24/7 inquiry to tiered mobile proposals, staged milestone deposits, and route-aware job completion.
1
Design IntakeSquare Footage & Elevation Scoping
Homeowner submits deck dimensions, height off grade, and design preferences. AI calculates framing spans and permit triggers.
2
Tiered ProposalsComposite vs Wood Tier Proposal
Send Good/Better/Best options comparing Pressure-Treated vs Trex vs TimberTech AZEK with exact railing specifications.
3
Staged Deposit33% Material Order Deposit
Homeowner signs digital contract and pays material deposit to lock in lumber package and composite board delivery.
4
Milestone DrawsProgress Milestone Billing
Stripe automatically bills 33% framing milestone and 34% final completion draw with stored cards on file.
$18,500Average Ticket Benchmark
+38%Quote Close Rate Lift
7.5 hrsWeekly Estimating Time Saved
$0 / moFlex Entry (No Monthly Bills)
Frequently Asked Questions
Operational & Pricing FAQ for Deck Builders
Direct answers on estimating formulas, permits, deposit gating, change orders, and software comparisons.
How do deck builders quote composite decking vs pressure-treated wood?
You can create multi-tier proposals that contrast entry-level pressure-treated pine against composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon) and capped polymer, showing customers warranty differences and long-term maintenance savings.
Can I collect milestone progress payments on multi-week deck builds?
Yes. You can structure draws (e.g. 33% deposit at signing, 33% when framing and footings pass inspection, and 34% upon final completion walk-through).
How does Let’s Get Quoted handle change orders for deck upgrades?
If a customer decides to add low-voltage stair riser lights, a cocktail rail, or an under-deck drainage system, you can issue an itemized digital change order that updates the balance and e-signs in 60 seconds.
Can I include building permits and structural engineering in my proposal?
Yes. Permit fees, footing inspections, and structural engineering fees can be itemized directly in your proposal cost catalog.
How does Let’s Get Quoted help custom deck builders stand out online?
Your website includes high-resolution project galleries, video showcases, 5-star Google review embeds, and interactive estimate widgets that convert high-income homeowners.
The whole toolkit
Everything your trade business needs to run.
One login for your site, leads, quotes, scheduling, and getting paid — standard with every account.
Trade-Specific Hosted Websites
Instant launch of a modern, responsive contractor website on your custom domain or a free subdomain.
Interactive AI Smart Intake
24/7 conversational estimating widget that asks trade questions and returns instant budget ranges.
Custom Lead Intake Forms
Classic multi-field intake forms with custom trade fields and Google Places autocomplete.
Automated Phone Appointment Booking
Checks live calendar availability and books appointments directly into your schedule over the phone.
In-App AI Copilot & Trade Companions
In-app AI assistant with live screen awareness and customizable trade avatars (Sparky, Diesel, Echo, and Energy Orbit). Text site photos, notes, and voice memos—your copilot sorts them to the right job and reminds you later.
Voice Job Scope & Pricing Updates
Dictate line items, quantities, and pricing while walking the jobsite to update quotes in real time.
Itemized Interactive Quotes
Create detailed proposals with labor, materials, service packages, tax rates, and discounts.
Automatic Quote Follow-ups
Polite, automated SMS and email reminders sent to clients with unapproved quotes.
Direct Stripe Merchant Processing
Direct card and bank payouts into your checking account with decreasing platform fees on higher plans.
Deposits, Progress & Milestone Draws
Request partial deposits, 30/30/40 milestone draws, or final balances with 1-click links.
0% Interest Installment Payment Plans
Split quotes into automated recurring installments charged to the customer’s saved card.
Smart Dunning & Failed Payment Recovery
Automatic retry logic for card declines and automated SMS links for customers to update expired cards.
Offline Payment Reconciliation
Log cash, check, or wire payments with instant invoice reconciliation and receipt generation.
Public Online Booking Page
Embed a self-service booking page on your website for instant appointment requests.
Secure, Passwordless Client Portal
Tokenized public link (/client/jobs/[token]) allowing homeowners instant access without passwords.
1-Click Online Payments
Integrated payment buttons allowing homeowners to settle balances or pay installments in seconds.
Automated Rebooking Reminders
Detects when past clients approach service anniversaries and sends 1-tap rebooking invites.
Neighborhood Halo 1-Mile Geofenced Micro-Ads
Automatically launches 1-mile hyper-local ad campaigns around completed job sites using site photos and privacy-sanitized street copy.
Halo-Aware Speed-to-Lead SMS with TCPA Quiet Hours
Dispatches personalized sub-60-second text messages referencing the neighbor's street, with 9 PM–8 AM recipient-local quiet hours protection.
Dynamic Storm Damage Halo Mode
Automatically upgrades active halos to emergency restoration and insurance inspection angles during severe hail and storm events.
Recurring Service Agreements
Configure repeating service plans (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual).
Automated Post-Job Review Requests
Automatically triggers an SMS and email review invite after a job is marked complete and paid.
Google Review Direct Routing
1-tap direct link directing happy customers straight to your Google Business Profile review screen.
Google Review Website Import & Sync
Pulls existing 5-star Google reviews directly onto your website with Schema.org AggregateRating markup.
Your storefront
Templates built for your trade.
Pick a look, drop in your photos, and publish to your own domain in minutes — no developer.
Blueprint
Light cream page with a deep-navy hero & footer, golden-yellow accents, and hexagon motifs.
Vista
Image-first editorial layout for design-conscious builders.
Topic Cluster & Toolkit
Guides, Tools & Comparisons for Deck Builders
Explore connected playbooks, pricing calculators, and trade benchmarks.
Contractor Playbook
Good, Better, Best quotes: How to lift average ticket size
Learn how multi-option proposals stop price shopping and increase average contract sizes for Deck Builders.
Free Contractor Tool
Free Contractor Estimate Generator
Generate branded, itemized PDF estimates with custom line items, markup calculations, and instant download.
Payments Feature
Staged Deposits & Milestone Payments
Collect upfront material deposits and progress payments on tokenized cards through Stripe without chasing checks.
Directory Comparison
Let’s Get Quoted vs. Angi Leads (Shared vs. Exclusive)
Stop paying $75+ for shared directory leads. Build your own high-converting website and keep 100% of customer equity.
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Start with Flex at $0/month plus 1.25%.
Plans start with Flex at $0/month plus 1.25%. No setup fee. Everything your trade business needs, from your first quote.