Improvement
Be nice if cost books would get updated
Best Estimate App Ever!
Im a independent project manager and also owner of my remodeling business. I’ve used many other estimate apps along the years I’ve worked for different contractors. This one by far out matches any other app!
CT is a great solution for estimating
We have been using the same estimating software for over ten years and we are super impressed with this system as it meets all of our needs and it is simple to learn and operate.
Yet another price increase
The app is pretty good. Having access to the Craftsman Costbook is nice.
Developer seems to be constantly tweaking the layout and folder hierarchy of things which I don't love. Just got a notice for yet another price increase for the monthly subscription costs. Why??
Developer seems to be constantly tweaking the layout and folder hierarchy of things which I don't love. Just got a notice for yet another price increase for the monthly subscription costs. Why??
Control
I enjoy the control and customization i get with Contractor Tools ! the program resides on my machine, iPad and iPhone where other programs require a browser and cloud services. CT does sync across my devices which is very handy..a great, useful tool.
Stand by me
This company I can’t speak more highly of it has helped me in ways you can’t even imagine. I have run across some hard times trying to run a successful, small business a very fragile small business and if it wasn’t for these people and contract tools, extending their customer service and personal help I wouldn’t have been able to achieve the success that I look forward to in the future I stand behind this company because this company stands behind me. That’s the bottom line to be honest with you and tell the truth I was in a bad situation and have been in the last few months of my business, this company stood behind me and took care of me and I’ll never forget that. Very good company. Glad to be a part of it. Look forward and moving together in the future. Thank you so much contract tools sincerely Joseph Trough LLC
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Feature request
I love everything about the app so far. It makes it easy to add products to catalogs to later re use them in other estimates. I also love the portal feature which lets the customers see payments recorded and order changes made to original quote.
Another feature I love, is the fact that you can factor in any and all Overhead & Profit expenses as a percentage, however, I would love it if we could decide weather we want the O&P to be calculated into the item/product costs or show it as a “total” item, like the tax. Some project managers like to see just how much we are charging for the O&P and the actual price for the labor and/or materials. Another feature that would come in handy would be the ability to see the materials and labor price independently on each line item. Like If I want to charge 150 for labor and 75 for materials, Instead of showing 225 for that line item, maybe show the actual 150 labor and 75 materials. Anyway besides that everything is great.
Another feature I love, is the fact that you can factor in any and all Overhead & Profit expenses as a percentage, however, I would love it if we could decide weather we want the O&P to be calculated into the item/product costs or show it as a “total” item, like the tax. Some project managers like to see just how much we are charging for the O&P and the actual price for the labor and/or materials. Another feature that would come in handy would be the ability to see the materials and labor price independently on each line item. Like If I want to charge 150 for labor and 75 for materials, Instead of showing 225 for that line item, maybe show the actual 150 labor and 75 materials. Anyway besides that everything is great.
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Very conviniant
It is very convenient in all aspects.
Awesome contractor software!!!
Contractor Tools is a great software for building contractors, remodelers, etc.. It is extremely easy to use and very intuitive. Tons of easy to watch tutorial videos and fantastic customer service. Synchs easily with Quick Books. Our clients like the ease of use as well which makes projects go as smooth as possible. Highly recommended.
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Great software
Have been using this software for several years actually since it came out, loved it from beginning. Don’t fix it unless it’s broken but no they even made it better then one would expect.
Great work, thank you.
Great work, thank you.
Amazing Program!!!
This program is very easy to use. It makes putting together estimates a breeze. Also they turn out looking SO much nicer and more professional than just a typed up QB estimate or invoice. It makes it very clear and easy to understand for the customer as well.
It really helps stream line a lot of things. I couldn’t imagine running my G.C. company without this program. Anything i could think of to make it better, they already had, i just had not discovered the feature yet (i am very computer illiterate fyi). The Customer Service is unmatched in todays world. Anytime i have needed help, i can call text, email or message through the program. As long as its a reasonable hr someone from the company will reach out within 5min typically. And its a real live person that is invested in the company and gives a dang! I personally deal with Patrick and every experience is positive! I’d like to add it is on the cheaper side for comparable programs that you pay for. I would like to add this is not a sponsored review.
It really helps stream line a lot of things. I couldn’t imagine running my G.C. company without this program. Anything i could think of to make it better, they already had, i just had not discovered the feature yet (i am very computer illiterate fyi). The Customer Service is unmatched in todays world. Anytime i have needed help, i can call text, email or message through the program. As long as its a reasonable hr someone from the company will reach out within 5min typically. And its a real live person that is invested in the company and gives a dang! I personally deal with Patrick and every experience is positive! I’d like to add it is on the cheaper side for comparable programs that you pay for. I would like to add this is not a sponsored review.
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Almost perfect.
The details of the estimating as well as the invoicing is excellent. There are a few things holding me back from a 5 star rating. The top tier is the only really functional level for a busy contractor.
Con’s:
No basic company financial reports. Such as how many projects were completed in a given time period or fiscal year. No telling how fiscal value of projects for a given year. Everything is all bundled together in an overview of arbitrary categories, LEADS, CONTRACTS SIGNED, WORKED STARTED. etc. This is almost useless
Estimating could be easier if their was a way to copy and paste entire sections, or at least asking where the items should be duplicated to instead of duplicating line items and then having to move them to a new section.
There is only one online payment processor available to have customer make payments. STRIPE. If you use other payment processors there is no way to interstate that into your estimates or invoice.
You can only get realtime product pricing from one store. Homedepot.
Document template appearance is limited to single color choice and the choice of what items are displayed on invoice. You cannot change the overall look or feel of the documents.
No ability to add photos to invoice so that there is a record of what was done.
No way to generate a statement history for clients.
Pros:
Professional look for documents.
Cost book integrations.
Customer portal
Ability to sign documents in app
Job reports
Con’s:
No basic company financial reports. Such as how many projects were completed in a given time period or fiscal year. No telling how fiscal value of projects for a given year. Everything is all bundled together in an overview of arbitrary categories, LEADS, CONTRACTS SIGNED, WORKED STARTED. etc. This is almost useless
Estimating could be easier if their was a way to copy and paste entire sections, or at least asking where the items should be duplicated to instead of duplicating line items and then having to move them to a new section.
There is only one online payment processor available to have customer make payments. STRIPE. If you use other payment processors there is no way to interstate that into your estimates or invoice.
You can only get realtime product pricing from one store. Homedepot.
Document template appearance is limited to single color choice and the choice of what items are displayed on invoice. You cannot change the overall look or feel of the documents.
No ability to add photos to invoice so that there is a record of what was done.
No way to generate a statement history for clients.
Pros:
Professional look for documents.
Cost book integrations.
Customer portal
Ability to sign documents in app
Job reports
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Pischedda construction
As a remodeling company I use this on a daily basis. I have the pro subscription because I need to be able to make change orders and invoices. The craftsman cost books work out great because I’ve used them for years. The pro subscription could be a little pricey for some contractors small contractors like myself. For me it’s worth it for the convenience it affords me to work on the go since I’m very hands on with installations and repairs. The changes I would make would be that the cost Books could have the quarterly updates. I would pay extra for that especially in a time when a 2 x 4 can go from three dollars to seven dollars very quickly. Secondly for $60 a month the program shuts off if I try to bounce between apps for too long. I was told that’s an issue with Apple but I haven’t had that problem with other apps. All things considered very happy very useful!
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Always getting better
It does everything I need it to and more. I really enjoy using your Contractor Tools. It’s very professional and easy to use. Thank you all. Cliff Odom/Eagle’s Nest Enterprises
Great app
Please, please, please add stage manager support to the app. I keep all of my hours logged in the calendar app and it would be nice to tap back and forth between the two apps while logging in bills. Thanks!
Software
Software package works well for my business. I only use a fraction of the products offered but it still saves me a great deal of time during the quoting stage of my selling process.
Total
Ripoff.
Absolutely LOVE this app
I absolutely love this app, it’s so easy to use
ELECTRICAL Contractor who loves it enough to do a review
I really
Amazing is not enough
For all of you out there looking for a solid software to estimate, invoice, track payments, I have to tell you. I’ve been here for years, tried many out there. This is the king. About customer service, honestly, I have to say it they are eleven in a 10 scale. I’ve been there needing help, been helped after hours, they doing extra things to please me, beyond what any customer service do. Go out and try all those apps they got out there, if you get to know this app before you do that, you will have something to compare, then, you will notice the difference, you will see what I’m talking about.
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