Fence repair and gate service

Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small farms or ranches nearby.

Fixed price per repair or an hourly rate plus materials, with a minimum call-out fee. Repeat work comes from landlords and property managers.

• Basic carpentry and measuring
• Using power tools safely
• Clear quoting and customer communication

• Some states require a contractor license above a certain job value, check your state licensing board
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire help
• Call 811 before digging to have underground utilities marked
• Check city or HOA rules on fence height, style and property lines before building
• Physical work in heat and rain, plan your schedule and pricing for it

Estimates typically run around $1,500 to $6,000 to start, depending on your tools, vehicle needs, insurance and materials. Treat this as an estimate and price your own kit before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you take and how you price them. The estimate assumes roughly 10 or more hours a week, and weather can affect scheduling.

Things to check: whether your state requires a contractor license above a certain job value (ask your state licensing board), general liability and workers' compensation insurance, calling 811 before digging, and city or HOA rules on fence height and property lines.