Straight talk for contractors: pricing, proposals, deposits, and weather risk — written to help you win jobs and protect margin.
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A straight, field-first guide to contractor bidding software: how to send cleaner bids faster, collect deposits, and stop losing margin to weather and delays.
Forget the feature checklist. Here's what contractor estimate software should do: speed up quoting, get you paid faster, and reduce scheduling chaos.
CRMs track relationships. Bidding software closes jobs. Here's how to know which one solves your real problem.
Why contractor proposal software should include Stripe: accept deposits instantly, reduce no-shows, and keep cash flow clean.
The deposit system that stops no-shows: when to ask, how much to collect, and how to make it feel normal (not awkward).
A contractor proposal isn't a document — it's a decision tool. Use this simple structure to stop confusion, reduce callbacks, and close faster.
A simple dispatch system for contractors: what to track, how to handle weather shifts, and how to keep crews aligned without chaos.
How sealcoating and outdoor contractors use weather alerts to protect margin, reschedule proactively, and avoid redos.
Why scheduling and dispatch should live in the same system as quoting — and how to avoid the copy/paste chaos.
Step-by-step: how to ask for deposits, set the amount, send the payment link, and handle objections — all without losing the sale.
The simple proposal structure contractors use to reduce confusion, prevent scope creep, and get more 'yes' responses.
How to set up email and SMS follow-ups that keep bids alive without you having to remember who to chase.
How a mobile bidding app lets you measure, quote, and send proposals from your phone — so you never lose a hot lead.
How to use a contractor estimate calculator to price jobs faster, reduce math errors, and present clean quotes that customers trust.
Download a free contractor proposal template you can customize for any trade: sealcoating, roofing, concrete, painting, landscaping, and more.
How contractors use SMS to close more bids without annoying customers — plus the exact scripts that work.
Proposals close the sale. Invoices collect final payment. Here's when contractors should use each — and how to avoid confusion.
A field-first sealcoating pricing guide: sq ft rates, crack fill per foot, prep fees, and upsells like striping and primer — plus the margin traps contractors miss.
A sealcoating proposal template built for approvals: clear scope, clean totals, and a deposit step that makes 'yes' easy.
Why generic contractor software doesn't work for sealcoating — and what purpose-built sealcoating software should include.
Simple material calculator for sealcoating jobs: calculate gallons of sealer, crack fill, and sand based on sq ft, coats, and crack length.
A practical roofing pricing guide: squares, tear-off, disposal, upgrades, and how to keep your proposal clean so approvals don't stall.
A roofing proposal template that reduces back-and-forth: clear scope, line items, warranty notes, and a deposit step.
What roofing estimate software should do: calculate by squares, present clean proposals, collect deposits, and handle warranty documentation.
How to price slabs, sidewalks, and lots with line items that reduce scope confusion and protect margin.
A concrete proposal template that's clean enough for homeowners and precise enough for commercial decision makers.
Price by surfaces + prep + materials, present upgrades cleanly, and keep approvals fast with a deposit step.
A painting proposal template customers can understand on their phone — with colors, prep notes, and a clean next step.
A simple way to price recurring maintenance and one-time upgrades so property managers can approve quickly.
A landscaping proposal template that works for HOAs and property managers: frequency, scope, and clear next steps.
A simple structure for tree removal and stump grinding pricing, plus the adders that keep margin safe (access, cleanup, equipment).
A tree service proposal template that speeds approvals: clear safety notes, access details, and a deposit step.