Fence Workers Association

Melissa Hernandez from Budget Fence says that repairs are a great way to increase cash flow. She says that if you could squeeze one quick repair in on the way back to the yard or at the beginning of the day, then you can actually cover the labor costs of that crew for the entire day.

Repairs are not for everyone, and you need to be careful or get paid up-front for most repairs since you typically can't warranty a repair the same way as a new install. It can be done, and you should consider trying to work some repairs into your schedule and only take on repairs you can handle quickly, Melissa says.

Request photos and as much info as you can from the customer before sending a crew out to ensure they are prepared before arriving.