Receivables across every project
General contractor billing software
General contractor billing software for the money still out on your projects. Every stage invoice sits on the client's statement with what is paid and what is open, overdue stages get reminders without awkward calls, and the payments page shows which projects are 60 days behind.
A short tour of the screens this page describes. It is filmed with our demo pest control company, and every trade runs on the same screens.
- From $19/month
- 14-day free trial
- Same-day US support
“We run every customer conversation through Smarfle. Texts, emails and reminders are in one place, our customers love paying with Apple Pay, and when we are busy or closed the text bot answers new leads for us.”
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Construction billing by project
A client's statement lists the deposit, each stage invoice and every payment against them, with a running balance. When a homeowner asks what is left, you send the link instead of a spreadsheet.
ReportsOverdue stages followed up
A stage invoice that passes its due date is flagged and the client gets reminders over the next two weeks, so the conversation about money is not yours to start.
InvoicingDraws by bank transfer
Turn ACH on for a client paying $30,000 stages, and Stripe's fee is $5 a transfer instead of almost $900 by card. Checks are recorded as received, so every construction payment lands on the same statement.
PaymentsProperty maintenance agreements
Commercial clients with seasonal maintenance, such as gutter and roof checks, get repeating visits that invoice themselves on completion.
Recurring jobsAging before the next phase
Before the crew starts drywall, check the aging columns. A client whose rough-in invoice is 45 days past due shows up in the middle column.
ReportsWhat this contractor billing software tracks
What it does
- Project statementsDeposits, stages, payments
- Overdue stage remindersSent automatically
- ACH for large stagesStripe fee capped at $5
- Recurring maintenance visitsInvoice on completion
What it doesn't do
- Retainage trackingTrack it outside Smarfle
- AIA pay applicationsPrepared separately
- Lien waiver collectionDone with your attorney
- Construction loan draw requestsPrepare for the lender
Smarfle vs Service Fusion for contractors
| Smarfle | Service Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Solo $19, 1 user | Unlimited users, quoted |
| Mid plan | Starter $99, 5 users | Unlimited users, quoted |
| Payment links and auto-charge saved cards | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited users on one plan | No | Yes |
| Answers your phone without a paid add-on | Yes | No |
Contractor billing pricing
Statements, reminders and ACH are included on every plan; Professional covers ten project managers and crew leads.
Starter
Small teams adding tools and growth
$99/mo
- Up to 5 users (1 owner + 4 techs)
- Up to 2,000 clients
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Professional
Growing service businesses
$199/mo
- Up to 10 users
- Up to 5,000 clients
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Before you pick construction billing software
Is there billing software for general contractors?
Can a client see what they still owe?
Does it chase late stage payments?
Does it track retainage?
Can it produce AIA G702 forms?
How much does ACH cost on a big stage?
Can I record a check from the billing app on site?
Can my bookkeeper reconcile payments?
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