AI quoting and invoicing app for fence and deck builders
Vorkeon is an app that turns one sentence about a fence or deck into an itemized quote in about a minute. It counts posts, concrete, framing, boards, hardware, gates and labor, flags permits and removal of the old structure, then lets you send it to sign and invoice it.
Updated October 30, 2026
What one sentence produces
You type or say: “12 by 16 pressure-treated deck attached to the house, about 3 feet high, with stairs and a railing on three sides.” Vorkeon asks what it still needs, such as joist spacing or footing type, and builds the quote.
An example of the list it makes. The quantities are an example only:
| Line item | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Footings: concrete and tubes | 6 | each |
| Posts | 6 | pieces |
| Beams and ledger board | 4 | pieces |
| Joists and rim joists | 17 | pieces |
| Joist hangers, ledger fasteners and flashing | 1 | set |
| Deck boards (with waste) | 210 | sq ft |
| Railing | 40 | linear ft |
| Stairs: stringers, treads, risers | 1 | set |
| Deck screws | 4 | boxes |
| Building permit | 1 | permit |
| Labor: footings, framing, decking, railing | by crew size and pace | hours |
A fence quote looks the same: posts, concrete, rails, pickets or panels, gates and hardware. Prices come from your own rates and from lumber and building-supply stores near the job. Prices vary by region, so always check local costs.
Fence and deck line items people forget
- Permits. Many towns need a permit for an attached deck or one over about 24 inches (600 mm) high. Vorkeon flags it and asks for your fee.
- Removing the old deck or fence. Treated wood usually goes to the landfill. Add a bin or dump run.
- Footings. Concrete, tubes, or helical piles from a pile company.
- Ledger flashing and hardware. Hangers, brackets and structural screws add up.
- Gates. Each gate needs heavier posts, hinges and a latch.
- Grade changes. Sloped yards mean stepped fence panels or taller posts.
- Locates before you dig post holes.
- Overhead and profit.
Crews, time clock and site reports
- Time clock with GPS check. Workers who only clock in are always free.
- Weather on every plan, so you can plan concrete days.
- Daily site reports with photos (Solo and up). Photos of footings and framing before they are covered.
- Change orders (Solo and up). The customer wants a wider gate or more railing? They sign on their phone.
- Material order lists (Solo and up) from the quote, ready for the lumber yard.
- Timesheets and job costing (Crew and up). See real hours and lumber against the quote.
From quote to paid invoice
Send the quote with your logo and sales tax. On Solo and up, the customer signs on their phone and can pay a deposit, which helps with lumber costs. Then turn the quote into an invoice in a few taps (Solo and up). On Crew and up, offer Good / Better / Best, for example pressure-treated, cedar and composite decking, on one quote.
Fences can be wood, vinyl, chain-link or aluminum.
Free deck and fence calculators
Try the free deck quote calculator and fence quote calculator for a quick number. For a full itemized quote, open the web app.
Every new business gets 14 days of the Crew plan free, no card. After that it moves to the Free plan by itself. See pricing.
Try Vorkeon on your next job
Every new business gets 14 days of the Crew plan free, no card. After that it moves to the Free plan by itself. Open the web app → · See pricing
Questions
Can Vorkeon quote a deck from one sentence?
Yes. Describe the deck and Vorkeon asks a few questions, then builds an itemized quote with footings, framing, boards, railing, stairs and labor. Check it before you send it.
Does it know when a deck needs a permit?
It flags a permit for attached decks and decks over about 24 inches high, which most towns need, and asks for your local fee. Always check your local rules.
Which fence types can it quote?
Wood, vinyl, chain-link and aluminum fences, with posts, concrete, gates and hardware.
Where do lumber prices come from?
From your own rates and from stores near the job. Lumber prices change often and vary by region, so always check local costs.
Can I take a deposit?
Yes. On Solo and up, customers sign the quote on their phone and can pay a deposit.