Built for Deck Builders
DeskForeman handles your customer texts, qualifies leads, prepares ballpark estimate drafts for composite and pressure-treated builds, collects visit availability, and organizes handoff details for builder review. You stay on the job site. It keeps the pipeline moving.
You're setting joists or running a circular saw when a homeowner texts about a 16x20 composite deck with a pergola. By the time you reply, they've already gotten ballpark numbers from two other builders. According to industry surveys, up to 40% of homeowners won't hire a contractor who missed their first call. Your craftsmanship didn't matter because you never got the chance to show it.
Deck projects are complex: material choices (pressure-treated, composite, hardwood), structural requirements, multi-level designs, railing systems, integrated features. Customers have questions that a generic answering service can't handle. They want to know if Trex vs TimberTech matters for their budget, what a 400 sq ft deck typically costs in their area, whether their sloped yard needs extra engineering.
DeskForeman speaks deck. It knows the difference between a ground-level platform and a second-story walkout. It understands that composite decking at $8-12/sq ft installed is different from pressure-treated at $4-8/sq ft. It gathers project details naturally through conversation — dimensions, material preferences, features, access conditions — and prepares a formula-based ballpark estimate draft for builder review.
From the first customer text to the approved handoff, DeskForeman handles the pipeline work so you can focus on building.
Customer texts at 2pm while you're on a joist? DeskForeman responds in seconds with knowledgeable, natural conversation. No scripts, no "we'll get back to you."
Ballpark estimate drafts using per-square-foot industry rates for composite, pressure-treated, and hardwood. Adjusted for region, material grade, and approved builder assumptions.
DeskForeman scores every lead 0-100 based on project scope, budget alignment, timeline, and readiness. You see which leads are worth your time before you call back.
Approval-gated follow-up nudges for stale leads, open questions, and next-step reminders. No more forgotten opportunities.
DeskForeman collects availability and prepares a clean schedule request for builder approval. No back-and-forth phone tag.
After the site visit, DeskForeman organizes proposal and contract handoff details for builder review. Customer sends stay gated until there is an approved document path.
Materials: Pressure-treated lumber, composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon), tropical hardwood, aluminum framing, steel posts
Project types: Ground-level platforms, elevated decks, multi-level designs, wraparound decks, pool decks, rooftop decks
Features: Built-in seating, pergolas, privacy screens, lighting, railing systems (cable, glass, composite, aluminum), stairs, underdeck drainage
Pricing factors: Square footage, material grade, elevation/structural complexity, access conditions, demolition/removal, permit requirements, regional labor rates
Customer questions: "What's the difference between Trex and TimberTech?", "How much does a 16x20 composite deck cost?", "Do I need permits for a ground-level deck?"
Watched pilot access is hands-on, approval-gated, and scoped to your trade before launch.