For small general contractors
Software for small general contractors and residential builders
HandyBook works for small residential general contractors who need to quote, schedule crews, track time and expenses per job, invoice and get paid — without the cost and setup of enterprise construction suites. It is not a full construction project-management platform: there are no Gantt charts, submittals, RFIs or subcontractor bid management.
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How HandyBook fits a general contracting business
Line-item estimates that become the budget
Estimate labor and materials by line item; the accepted quote becomes the job, and every expense and hour logged against it shows margin as the work progresses.
Crew scheduling and timesheets
Pro adds the Staff Schedule board and clock in/out time tracking so labor cost lands on the right job.
Multi-location and owner reporting
Business adds multi-location P&L, cash-flow forecasting and an owner KPI dashboard.
42 built-in calculators for small general contractors
On the Pro and Business plans, each calculator turns measurements into a materials list that is added to the quote or job. These are the calculators most relevant to this trade:
Framing
- Build a Wall (framing + drywall)
- Pocket Door Frame (rough wall)
Drywall
- Drywall Installation
- Drywall Patch / Hole Repair
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Textured Ceiling (knockdown / orange peel)
- Shiplap Accent Wall
- Drywall Corner Bead Repair
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
Concrete
- Concrete Work
- Concrete Slab Pour (small)
- Concrete Crack Repair
Roofing
- Shingle Repair
- Roof Inspection
- Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement
- Chimney Flashing Replace
Siding
- Vinyl Siding Install
- Fiber-Cement Siding (Hardie) Install
Windows & Doors
- Window Replacement (single)
- Exterior Door Replacement
- Interior Door Install (pre-hung)
- Window / Door Screen Replace
- Door / Window Weatherstrip Replace
- Storm Door Install
- Sliding Patio Door Install (replacement)
Kitchen & Bath
- Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
- Laminate / Postform Countertop Install
Flooring
- Tile Floor
- Hardwood / Laminate Flooring
- Carpet Installation
- Vinyl Plank (LVP/LVT)
- Subfloor Repair
- Hardwood Floor Refinish (sand + finish)
- Floor Threshold / Transition Strip
- Floor Underlayment Install
- Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Install
- Floor Squeak Repair
- Engineered Hardwood Install
- Sheet Vinyl Floor Install
Insulation
- Attic Insulation (blown-in)
- Whole-Home Weatherization Audit + Seal
- Pipe Insulation (hot water + freeze protection)
Everything else included
- Line-item quotes customers accept and sign online
- Invoices with a pay-by-card link (Stripe)
- Job calendar and pipeline from lead to paid
- Customer records with full job history
- Expense tracking and per-job profit reports
- iPhone app plus a full web app
See every feature on the features page and plan details on pricing.
Is HandyBook the right fit?
A good fit for
- Residential GCs and design-build firms with up to roughly 20 field staff
- Contractors who want quoting, invoicing and job costing in one place
Probably not the right fit for
- Commercial GCs that need submittals, RFIs, change-order workflows or Gantt scheduling (look at Procore, Buildertrend or JobTread)
- Firms that require progress billing (AIA G702/G703)
Frequently asked questions
Is HandyBook construction management software?
It is business management software for small contractors — quoting, scheduling, invoicing, payments, time and expense tracking. It is not a construction project-management suite with Gantt charts, submittals or RFIs.
How much does HandyBook cost?
Starter is $44.99/month, Pro is $119/month and Business is $299/month. Each plan includes one user; additional users are $29.99/month each. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, and annual billing saves 20%.
HandyBook for other trades
Try HandyBook free for 14 days
Quotes, invoices, scheduling, CRM and card payments in one app for iPhone and the web. Cancel any time during the trial at no cost.
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