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Description
Bolster overhauls the complete end-to-end project management process for residential construction businesses and contractors.
With custom assemblies and automated costing based on supplier pricing data, Bolster's patented estimating software allows you to estimate accurately and quickly every time, no matter the type of work you do.
Presentations transform what used to be static quotes into fully interactive point of sale experiences for homeowners in minutes, winning you more jobs. Offer upgrades, selections, and optional items, increasing your job size with customer initiated upsells, right in your proposals.
Once projects are booked through the Pipeline CRM, automated Scheduling built right from your estimates communicate clear project and task timelines to contractor, subcontractors, and homeowners.
Bolster's Client Portal allows customers to track project progress, and make payments online when tasks are completed. Contractors can receive those payments instantly using a Bolster Business Account, and spend with virtual and physical cards.
Description
Estimating and job software made for New Zealand residential builders, whether you work alone or run a small crew.
Choose from 17 job types, including decks, fences, bathrooms, kitchens, reclads and additions. You get the materials and quantities, the labour hours for each stage, and the assumptions and exclusions to put in front of your client. Pricing comes from Dayle ITM or PlaceMakers trade pricing, or from supplier pricing you upload yourself on any plan.
A rules engine does the numbers. AI is used for the wording only.
After the job is won, variations, purchase orders, progress claims and crew hours sit in the same place. Crew hours only count once you approve them.
Made in Auckland by a qualified carpenter. There is a free plan, and every new account gets 30 days of full access without a card.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
QuickBooks Online
No
Renoworks
No
Pricing Details
$299 per month
Plus plan - $299 per month (billed annually)
Pro plan - $399 per month (billed annually)
Premium plan - $499 per month (billed annually)
Pro plan - $399 per month (billed annually)
Premium plan - $499 per month (billed annually)
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$49 NZD a month
Prices in New Zealand dollars, no GST added. Free plan: 1 estimate a month. Solo: NZ$49 a month, up to 100 estimates a month (fair use), one login plus up to 2 crew logins for their hours. Business: NZ$99 a month or NZ$990 a year, unlimited logins with no charge per person. New accounts get 30 days of full access, no card.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bolster
Founded
2016
Country
Canada
Website
www.bolsterbuilt.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
CostMate
Founded
2026
Country
Auckland, New Zealand
Website
www.costmate.co.nz
Product Features
Residential Construction Estimating
Bid Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Building Product Database
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Quote Management
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
Product Features
Residential Construction Estimating
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Building Product Database
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Quote Management
Yes
Scheduling
No
Takeoff
Yes