DEV Community

carmen lopez lopeza
carmen lopez lopeza

Posted on

How to create an app for automatic quotes for aluminium fence installation

“Ever tried giving out quotes manually during a weekend BBQ?”

Yeah, me too. I was once cornered by my neighbor while flipping burgers, and he wanted an instant quote for fencing his backyard. I mean, I get it—we're the tech-savvy generation. Everything's instant. But doing fence math in your head? No thanks.

Why Automate Fence Quotes?

Manual estimates? They’re slow, prone to error, and let’s be real—pretty boring. Automating quotes for fence installations is like giving your customers a self-service lane. And you? You get your weekend back.

Let’s build something fun and useful.

Concept Breakdown

Here’s what you’ll need to pull this off:

  • A simple frontend interface (let's go with React or vanilla HTML+JS).
  • A quote calculation logic (based on linear footage, gate types, etc.).
  • A backend API or even a static JSON if you're bootstrapping.
  • Style it lightly—nobody wants a 2002-looking UI.

Step-by-step: The Quote App

Step 1: HTML Form 

<form id="quoteForm">
  <label>Fence Length (ft): <input type="number" id="length"></label><br>
  <label>Number of Gates: <input type="number" id="gates"></label><br>
  <button type="submit">Get Quote</button>
</form>
<div id="result"></div>
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Step 2: JavaScript Logic 

document.getElementById("quoteForm").addEventListener("submit", function(e){
  e.preventDefault();
  const length = parseFloat(document.getElementById("length").value);
  const gates = parseInt(document.getElementById("gates").value);
  const quote = (length * 25) + (gates * 150);
  document.getElementById("result").innerText = "Estimated Quote: $" + quote.toFixed(2);
});
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Boom. That’s it for the basic version.

But Wait—Why Aluminium?

Here’s a secret: when it comes to durability and aesthetics, aluminium fences are basically the Beyoncé of backyard security. If you're considering Aluminum Fences in Chicago then you already know how vital speed and accuracy are when quoting.

Imagine this...

You're offering sleek, elegant Aluminum Fences Chicago that need no maintenance, and instead of waiting hours for an estimate, your customer gets an instant quote... all thanks to a few lines of code.

Benefits of This System

  • ✅ Instant gratification for your clients.
  • ✅ More time for you (or for coffee... or for sleep).
  • ✅ Fewer errors in pricing (we’ve all been there).
  • ✅ Puts your business in the “modern” bucket.

One More Time for Good Measure

Let’s be honest. Aluminum Fences Chicago il deserve a smarter system. Give them a smart quote tool. Build this lightweight app in a day—or a weekend, if you’re like me and get distracted halfway by TikTok rabbit holes.

Final Thoughts

If you're in the fencing game, especially aluminium, this is your sign to step up your tech. It's not just about the material—it’s about the experience. Start small, test it out, and wow your next client.

Give it a try this week—you’ll see!

Top comments (0)