How to add a fence configurator to your website

A fence configurator lets customers define their run length, pick a panel style and height, choose an infill option, and add a gate, then request a quote with those choices recorded. The lead you receive has a specification attached rather than a rough description, which cuts the back-and-forth in half.

What the buyer experience looks like

The customer sees a 3D fence section on your product page. They set the total run length (or panel count), choose between horizontal or vertical boards, slatted or closed infill, and adjust the post style. They pick the height (1.2 m, 1.8 m, 2.0 m) and select whether they need a single gate, a double gate, or none. Colour or finish comes next. When they are done, they request a quote. You receive the full specification alongside their contact details.

Fencing customers usually know their garden dimensions before they start shopping. A configurator that lets them put those numbers straight into a 3D model feels useful, not just decorative.

The options that matter most for fences

Fencing has more repetition (panels repeat across a run) and more dimensional variation than most outdoor products. The key configurable elements are:

• Panel style: vertical boards, horizontal slats, trellis top, lattice infill
• Infill: closed (privacy), open slatted, or spaced pickets; infill percentage
• Height: standard heights in your range (typically 0.9 m to 2.4 m)
• Total run: length in metres, snapped to your standard panel widths
• Posts: square or round, capped or flat, whether posts are visible or set between panels
• Gates: single or double, matching or contrasting style, self-closing hardware
• Colour or material: treated timber, composite, steel, RAL powder-coat

Corner sections and slope adjustments are worth including if your production handles them; they are questions that come up in almost every fencing quote.

A few things that make fencing different

Fences are modular and repeating, which makes them a good fit for a configurator that snaps to standard panel widths. Rather than a freeform length slider, a panel-count selector often works better: the customer picks 10 panels, the model shows 10 panels, and the quote output matches your production unit.

Gate sizing also affects the surrounding panel layout. If you offer gate spans in fixed widths, the configurator can handle the arithmetic and show the customer a complete, buildable run rather than a theoretical one.

What you need to go live

A 3D model of your fence panel and gate in GLB or glTF format. Modular products like fencing often tile well from a single panel model. The configurator platform handles the repetition and option controls.

CPQ3D embeds via one script tag. First 10 quote requests are free; no subscription, no demo call required. Packs start at €3.50 per request for volume above that.

Common questions

Can the configurator handle corners and changes in direction? That depends on your model. A simple straight run works out of the box; corners require additional model geometry for the corner post and return section.

What if my panels are made to measure, not modular? You can use a continuous length slider with min/max limits. The quote output will carry whatever dimension the customer entered.

Can I offer matching trellis toppers or gravel boards as add-ons? Yes. Add-ons that attach to the top or bottom of the panel are a common extension once the base configurator is running.

To see how the quote-request flow works: try the live demo.