You started setting posts and hit solid rock at 12 inches, a root system from the neighbor's oak tree, and the property pins are 4 feet from where the client thought they were. SealedScope makes sure every underground surprise and material upgrade is signed before you set another post.

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Post holes hit solid rock, massive roots, or underground utilities. Hand-digging, rock drilling, or rerouting the fence line adds time and equipment rental not in the bid.

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Property survey reveals the actual boundary is different from where the client assumed. The fence line needs to shift, sections change length, and the gate location moves.

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Client upgrades from standard 4-foot chain link to 6-foot privacy board, or adds a decorative gate, lattice top, or post caps after the posts are already set.

Change orders fence crews deal with on every install

Rock & Root Obstructions

$400 - $2,500

Post holes hit rock shelves or root systems that prevent standard auger depth. Core drilling, hand excavation, or alternative footing methods add significant labor and equipment.

Property Line Adjustments

$300 - $1,500

Survey reveals the boundary is different from where the client assumed. Fence line shifts, sections need resizing, and corner posts relocate. Sometimes the entire layout changes.

Material Upgrades

$1,000 - $6,000

Client switches from pine to cedar, from chain link to vinyl, or from standard boards to tongue-and-groove privacy panels. Different materials mean different hardware, posts, and labor techniques.

Gate Additions & Upgrades

$500 - $3,000

Client adds a double drive gate for vehicle access, a self-closing pool code gate, or automated gate openers. Each gate type has different hardware, framing, and installation requirements.

Grade & Terrain Issues

$600 - $3,500

Significant slope requires stepping or racking the fence panels. Retaining at the base, grading transitions, and custom-cut panels for hillsides aren't in a flat-yard estimate.

Old Fence Removal

$400 - $2,000

Existing fence is in worse condition than expected. Posts are cemented in, wire is tangled in overgrowth, and old concrete footings need to be jackhammered out.

Lock down every extra before you set the next post

Document the Issue

Hit rock? Property line shifted? Open SealedScope, describe the situation, set the revised price, and snap photos of the obstruction or survey.

Get It Signed

Send the change order via text or email. Client sees the photos, scope, and cost. They sign digitally before you proceed.

Install with Confidence

Every underground surprise, material upgrade, and gate addition is documented and signed. The final invoice matches the agreement.

From post hole to signed in minutes

Fence Installation Change Order Flow

Hit Obstruction

Rock, roots, or boundary shift

Document On-Site

Photo + scope + price in SealedScope

Send to Client

Text or email with one tap

Client Signs

Digital signature in seconds

Continue Install

Set posts with authorization

Hit Obstruction

Rock, roots, or boundary shift

Document On-Site

Photo + scope + price in SealedScope

Send to Client

Text or email with one tap

Client Signs

Digital signature in seconds

Continue Install

Set posts with authorization

The numbers don't lie

68%

of fence installs encounter underground obstructions or scope changes after post holes begin

$6,500

average annual loss per fence company from undocumented rock drilling and material upgrades

3 min

average time to create, send, and get a change order signed with SealedScope

Stop losing money on every fence line

Join fence installers who use SealedScope to document every rock hit, property line shift, and material upgrade before it becomes a dispute. Free to start. No credit card.

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Your first 3 change orders are free. No strings attached.