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Mobile Bidding App for Contractors: Quote from the Jobsite

January 10, 2026 • Mobile

Mobile Bidding App for Contractors: Quote from the Jobsite

The best time to send a quote is while you're still standing in the driveway.

Most contractors drive away, go back to the office, type up a quote, and email it 6 hours later. By then, the customer has called two other contractors.

A mobile bidding app fixes this.

What a mobile bidding app should do

  1. Measure and calculate on-site

    • Enter sq ft, linear ft, counts
    • Auto-calculate totals using your saved rates

  2. Build the quote in 3 minutes

    • Use pre-built templates
    • Add upsells with one tap
    • Include notes and special instructions

  3. Send the proposal instantly

    • Customer gets a clean, phone-friendly link
    • They can approve and pay deposit right from their phone

  4. Track status in real-time

    • See when they view it
    • Get notified when deposit is paid

Why speed matters

Leads are hot for 15 minutes after you leave.

If you quote while you're on-site:

  • Customer hasn't talked to other contractors yet
  • The project is fresh in their mind
  • You look more professional (organized + fast)

If you quote 6 hours later:

  • They've forgotten details
  • They're comparing you to 3 other quotes
  • They assume you're slow

BidBlitz Mobile App

BidBlitz has a native iPhone app that syncs with your web dashboard.

You can:

  • Create bids from the jobsite
  • Use your saved pricing and templates
  • Send proposals instantly
  • Track status and get deposit notifications
  • View scheduled jobs and weather alerts

Everything syncs, so your office team sees the same data in real-time.

Related:

  • /pricing
  • /features

FAQ

Do I need to be online to create a bid?

You need internet to send the proposal and sync data, but you can start building the quote offline and send it when you're back in signal.

Can I take photos with the app?

Yes — you can add before photos to the bid (helpful for prep documentation).

Does the customer need the app?

No — they get a web link they can view on any phone or computer.

The bottom line

The contractor who sends the quote fastest usually wins.

A mobile app makes "fastest" possible.

Start here: /pricing