Painters, handymen & remodelers
Quote it clearly, change it in writing, get paid on schedule.
Project work goes wrong when the scope drifts and the money arrives late. We keep the estimate, the changes and the payments in one place, so everyone knows what was agreed.
What we set up
Estimates that win the job
A clear itemized estimate with photos and your past work, sent for e-signature with a deposit. Handyman jobs can be priced by the hour or by a menu of common tasks.
Change orders in writing
When the scope changes, a change order with the added cost is sent for approval before the work starts, so there are no surprises at the final invoice.
Milestone billing and punch lists
Invoices go out at the milestones you set, a punch list tracks the last details, and when the work is done a photo gallery, a review request and a referral ask go out.
Where this business gets hard
Prep is where the margin goes
Patching, sanding, priming and masking take more time than painting, and customers cannot see them in a quote. Listing prep by room in the estimate keeps the price fair and the scope clear.
Paint and material orders
Colors, sheens and quantities per room need to be ordered or picked up before the crew arrives, and a wrong order means lost time. Tracking materials per job, with the color and the supplier, prevents it.
Older homes and lead-safe rules
Homes built before 1978 can contain lead paint, and renovation rules on training, containment and notices apply in many cases. Rules vary by state and city, and the owner stays responsible for following them.
Scope drift and slow payments
Customers add a closet, a ceiling or a deck repair along the way, and the cost gets argued at the end. Written change orders and milestone invoices keep the money moving.
Set up for the way you work
Not every painters, handymen & remodelers business runs the same way. We adjust the setup to fit yours.
- Interior painting
- Priced by the room with ceilings, trim and repairs listed separately. Scheduling works around furniture, pets and cure time between coats.
- Exterior painting
- Weather, power washing, scraping, ladders or lifts and a longer prep window. Needs rain delay rules and a larger deposit.
- Handyman by the hour or task menu
- Many small jobs a day with travel time between them. Minimum visit fees and a task list reduce lost hours, and licensing limits on handyman work vary by state.
- Remodeling and subcontractors
- Kitchens, baths and decks mix trades, permits and long lead times on materials. Each subcontractor needs a license, insurance and a payment schedule on file.
Busy seasons and slow ones
Exterior painting peaks in dry, mild months and stops in extreme heat, cold or rain. Interior work and handyman jobs fill the shoulder seasons and winter, with a rush before holidays, move-ins and home sales. Reminders for fall repaints, off-season interior offers and a spring-cleanup handyman menu keep crews busy through the dip. Weather-delay texts help customers plan.
What your customers ask before they book
Your AI assistant and website are set up to answer these before anyone has to call.
- What is included in the price, and what counts as extra?
- Do you move furniture and protect floors?
- How much is the deposit, and when do I pay the rest?
- How long will it take, and can we live in the house meanwhile?
- Is my home old enough that lead paint is a concern?
- Do you carry insurance and give a warranty on the work?
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- Pricing prep as a lump and then losing hours on a wall that needed three times the patching.
- Letting a verbal add-on go uninvoiced until the final bill.
- Starting an older home without checking lead-safe requirements and training.
- Waiting until the last day to invoice, so the cash gap grows with each project.
Licensing and lead paint
Contractor licensing, the dollar limits on unlicensed handyman work, and lead-safe rules for older homes vary by state and city. We build the estimate and contract steps around your license and local rules, and you stay responsible for compliance.
See it working
Click through a sample painters, handymen & remodelers website, then see the owner dashboard behind it.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us about your business
A short call or the free AI check-up. No jargon.
- Step 2
We set it up
Your site, customer system and assistant, with your branding and your data.
- Step 3
You go live
We train you and your team, then keep everything running.
Under the hood
Pricing
One price: $349/month plus a one-time $750 setup. It includes your website, customer system, AI receptionist, hosting and support. Non-profits save 35%.
See where AI fits your business
Five minutes, free, and written in plain English.
Start the AI check-up