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Built for painters

Painting software that keeps estimates and crews moving.

Quote the job, schedule the crew, track hours on site and collect payment, without juggling spreadsheets and texts.

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Early access, every feature includediPhone, Android and webImport from Jobber, Housecall Pro and more

Painting jobs you can run in Tradesman

  • Interior repaints
  • Exterior painting
  • Cabinet refinishing
  • Deck staining
  • Drywall repair and paint
  • Commercial repaints
Made for painters

Built around how painters work

Options for every finish

Offer walls only, walls plus trim, or the full room as options on one estimate. Customers choose before they approve.

Know when the crew is on site

Crew members get a reminder to clock in when they arrive at the job and to clock out when they leave.

Margins by job

Paint, supplies and labor hours log against each job, so you can see which kinds of jobs actually pay best.

Features

Everything your painting company runs on, in one app

Every Tradesman account gets the same tools. There are no add-ons to buy.

Jobs & scheduling

Create jobs, assign technicians, and schedule on a calendar. Track status from start to finish.

Estimates & invoices

Create, email, and track estimates and invoices. Convert jobs to invoices and accept payments online with Stripe.

Customer portal

Customers log in to view jobs, approve estimates, pay invoices, and submit service requests.

Messaging

Chat with customers and technicians on jobs and service requests. System messages for status changes.

Time tracking & expenses

Technicians clock in and out per job. Log expenses with receipts. See job profitability.

Dispatch & routing

See technicians on a map, optimize routes, and track location in real time.

Pipeline board

Move work from service requests to estimates, jobs, and invoices in one drag-and-drop workflow.

Your website

Get a professional business website with online booking, service details, and customer reviews — no coding needed.

How it works

From the first request to getting paid

  1. 1

    Customer submits a request

    They describe the issue and attach photos through their portal.

  2. 2

    You review and estimate

    Review the request, create an estimate, and email it to the customer.

  3. 3

    Schedule and dispatch

    Convert to a job, assign a technician, and schedule on the calendar.

  4. 4

    Get paid

    Create an invoice from the job. The customer pays online with Stripe.

Questions

What painters ask before switching

Can my crew log paint and supply receipts?

Yes. Anyone on the job can log an expense with a photo of the receipt, tied to the job it was for.

Can I send estimates from the job site?

Yes. Build and send the estimate from the iPhone or Android app while you're still at the walkthrough.

How much does Tradesman cost?

Tradesman is in early access and costs less than the big field service apps. Every account gets every feature, and you can start without a credit card.

Can I move my customers over from another app?

Yes. Import customers from a CSV file, or bring your data over from Housecall Pro, Jobber, ServiceTitan, FieldEdge and more.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Tradesman runs on iPhone, Android and any web browser, so the office and the field see the same jobs.

Run your painting company from one place.

Setup takes about five minutes, and you can start without a credit card.

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