Job Costing & Quoting Software for General Contractors
Build accurate quotes for any job — repairs, call-outs, refurbs, or emergency work — and send professional PDFs that win contracts against larger firms.
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The problem
General contractors need reusable structure without rigid quoting
One week it's a bathroom refurb, the next it's an emergency repair, then a commercial property maintenance contract. A reusable package can speed up familiar work, provided every item remains editable for the job in front of you. CostForge lets you reuse what fits, add what is different and keep fees and rates clear in writing.
Reusable quote templates
Reuse the parts of a scope that apply, then change the rest.
A flexible quote template is a starting point, not a locked specification. Save proven packages for common refurbishments, call-outs or repair work, then import selected items and edit the scope for each new contract.
Explore quote templatesExample template for general contractors
Small refurbishment package: setup, demolition, waste, making good, specialist sub-trades and completion
Save the structure once, import it into a new quote, then adjust items, hours and pricing for the job in front of you.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from general contractors evaluating quoting software
- Can templates be adapted for different contractor jobs?
- Yes. Imported template content becomes editable in the new quote, so you can keep useful structure and change any item that does not apply.
- Can I include call-out fees and emergency rates?
- Yes. Include attendance, minimum charges or premium labour as clear line items before the customer approves the work.
- Is there a page for property maintenance contractors?
- Yes. The property maintenance page focuses on repeat repairs, reactive call-outs and planned multi-trade maintenance work.
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The solution
Flexible enough for any job, professional enough for any client
Build Flexible Quotes for Every Job
Start with a saved work package or add new line items as required — materials, labour hours, call-out fees, skip hire and sub-trade costs — then edit every part to fit the work.
Call-Out Fee & Minimum Charge
Add your call-out charge, first-hour minimum, and travel allowance as explicit line items. Clients see them upfront and agree to them — no awkward 'I didn't know about that' conversations.
Emergency Rate Premium
Quote out-of-hours and emergency work at your premium rate. The rate difference is shown on the quote — clients understand and accept it before you arrive.
Client & Job Management
Keep every client, job, and quote in one place. Find the quote you sent six weeks ago in seconds — no searching through texts, emails, or notebooks.
Professional PDF Quotes
Win jobs against bigger contractors by looking as professional as they do. A branded PDF quote beats a text message or email with a price — every time, with every client.
Before & after
What changes when general contractors use CostForge
Call-out fee and first-hour minimum not on the quote — client refuses to pay when they see the invoice
Call-out fee and minimum charge on the quote as named line items. Client agreed to them when they accepted the quote.
Emergency Sunday afternoon call-out completed at a premium rate — client thought it was the standard rate and disputes the invoice
Emergency/out-of-hours rate clearly stated on the quote with the total cost visible. No invoice dispute because the rate was agreed upfront.
Client calls to ask for a copy of the quote from three months ago — can't find it in texts, the price was never written down
Every quote stored in CostForge. Search by client or job, re-export the PDF, and send it in under a minute.
Pricing
Start free, scale as you grow
All features on every plan. You only pay for scale.
Free
- Up to 3 clients
- 5 jobs
- 10 quotes
- 1 user
Perfect for sole-trader general contractors.
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