What a fence workmanship warranty is for
Fence callbacks are mostly leaning posts and sagging gates, and both can come from installation. Wood also checks, warps and grays on its own, which is not a defect. A warranty that covers posts and gates for your work, explains how wood behaves, and excludes storms, fallen trees and dogs keeps you honest and the customer informed.
What to put in a fence workmanship warranty
- Posts that lean or heave because of how they were set.
- Gates that sag or will not latch because of how they were hung.
- Wood movement, checking and graying as normal.
- Exclusions: storms, trees, impacts, pets, ground changes.
- Manufacturer warranties on vinyl and hardware.
- How to make a claim.
What a fence warranty usually leaves out
- Natural checking, warping and color change of wood.
- Damage from wind storms, falling trees or vehicles.
- Digging or chewing by pets.
- Soil washouts and grade changes after install.
- Gates left open in wind.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the job and the date the work finished.
- Set your warranty period.
- Check what is and is not covered for this job.
- Print it for the walkthrough, or download Word to send with the final invoice.
Not legal advice
Free tools for fence
The same workmanship warranty for other trades: concrete, electrical, hvac, painting, plumbing, remodeling, roofing.
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