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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
TradesMetrics takes care of all aspects of the project for small residential general contractors, from the initial estimate to the final payment. By selecting a specific job type, it generates a detailed line-by-line pricing breakdown using authentic cost data from the US and Canada, incorporating your own rates and markups; this estimate transitions into a legally binding contract and a dynamic budget that reflects your actual expenses. All elements, including change orders, a client portal, and payment processing, are centralized in one interface rather than being spread across multiple spreadsheets and applications. Additionally, there is a field voice assistant named heyJackie, and the pricing model is usage-based, allowing you to start for free and only pay 0.5% of the contract value as your business expands, without any per-seat subscription fees. This streamlined approach helps contractors save time and reduce the complexity of managing their projects.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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
0.5%
First job free - 0.5% of contract value after that
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
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
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
Yes
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)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bolster
Founded
2016
Country
Canada
Website
www.bolsterbuilt.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
TradesMetrics
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
tradesmetrics.com
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
Construction Management
Accounting Integration
No
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Yes
CRM
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial
No
Contract Management
Yes
Contractors
Yes
Equipment Tracking
No
Estimating
Yes
Incident Reporting
No
Mobile Access
Yes
Offline Access
No
RFI & Submittals
No
Residential
Yes
Subcontractor Management
No
Timesheets
No