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Fencing — Installation / Repair Estimate

Inbound fencing inquiry. Captures fence type, linear footage, and purpose before scheduling an on-site estimate.

12field definitions
3surface rules
3guardrail signals
4wrap-up checks

When this runs

classifies this work type when the caller says things like:

fence
fencing
privacy fence
chain link
wood fence
vinyl fence
fence repair
gate repair
fence estimate
iron fence
fence blew down
pool fence

How the call goes

3 surface rules tied to missing field definitions. Urgent first.

1

Clarify new install vs. repair — repair may be just a section while install is a full project.

important

Are you looking at a brand-new fence installation, or is this a repair or partial replacement?

Field: New install or repair

2

Ask the purpose — pool code compliance fences have specific height and gap requirements.

important

What's the main purpose — privacy, keeping pets in, pool code compliance, or security?

Field: Purpose (privacy / pet containment / pool code / security)

3

Ask if it's storm damage — may be covered by homeowner's insurance.

important

Was this caused by a storm? If so, it may be covered by your homeowner's insurance.

Field: Storm damage (insurance claim possible)

Extracted without a dedicated prompt

extracts these from the transcript in real time. If the caller does not mention them naturally, staff can confirm them during wrap-up.

Caller nameCallback numberService addressFence type (wood / vinyl / chain link / iron / aluminum)Approximate linear footageHOA restrictionsProperty survey availableNumber and width of gatesPreferred estimate appointment

Guardrail signals

If staff says anything matching one of these examples, an urgent warning surface is created.

Quote a per-foot price before on-site assessment and utility locate.

Guarantee installation on a neighbor's property line without survey confirmation.

Promise compliance with local codes before reviewing the specific ordinance.

When the call ends

Before staff can end the call, walks them through a wrap-up checklist, then prepares the captured fields for the work record.

Wrap-up checklist

  • Confirm service address
  • Confirm callback number
  • Schedule on site estimate
  • Advise check survey and hoa

Then creates a appointment encounter with:

  • Caller name
  • Callback number
  • Service address
  • New install or repair
  • Fence type (wood / vinyl / chain link / iron / aluminum)
  • Approximate linear footage
  • Purpose (privacy / pet containment / pool code / security)
  • HOA restrictions
  • Property survey available
  • Number and width of gates
  • Storm damage (insurance claim possible)
  • Preferred estimate appointment

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