FOR PAINTING CONTRACTORS
Keep every measured room, finish choice and project stage clear.
Turn site visits into detailed estimates, record color decisions, schedule staged work and keep deposits and final invoices connected.
Built for solo operators. No sales call required.
PAINTING PROJECT
Scope, approval and progress
ACTIVE PROJECT
Exterior repaint
Prep scope and weather window ready
Measure
Approve
Prove
Stage two starts Monday · Materials and customer decisions attached
WHAT CHANGES
Run a painting contractor business with the job details already in reach.
Keep measurements, color codes, sheen choices, preparation notes and approved changes with the project.
Start with a better request
Capture the rooms or elevations, surface condition, preparation needs, access and the customer’s preferred timing.
Carry the service history forward
Keep measurements, color codes, sheen choices, preparation notes and approved changes with the project.
Finish with a clear record
Confirm completed areas, approved changes and final photos before sending the balance invoice.
HOW IT WORKS
A practical painting contractor workflow from request to payment.
Confirm completed areas, approved changes and final photos before sending the balance invoice.
STEP 01
Capture the work properly
Capture the rooms or elevations, surface condition, preparation needs, access and the customer’s preferred timing.
STEP 02
Plan and price it clearly
Plan the site visit, preparation, coats and completion around drying time, access and weather. Present labor, materials, preparation, exclusions and deposit expectations in one professional estimate.
STEP 03
Complete, invoice and remember
Confirm completed areas, approved changes and final photos before sending the balance invoice. Keep the exact products and colors available when a customer returns for another room or future touch-up.
WHAT YOU GET
The details that matter to a painting contractor, without the back-office weight.
TradePocket supports owner-operated painting work, not multi-crew construction scheduling or full project accounting.
Useful request details
Capture the rooms or elevations, surface condition, preparation needs, access and the customer’s preferred timing.
Trade-specific history
Keep measurements, color codes, sheen choices, preparation notes and approved changes with the project.
A realistic schedule
Plan the site visit, preparation, coats and completion around drying time, access and weather.
Clear estimates and approvals
Present labor, materials, preparation, exclusions and deposit expectations in one professional estimate.
A complete job record
Confirm completed areas, approved changes and final photos before sending the balance invoice.
Relevant repeat work
Keep the exact products and colors available when a customer returns for another room or future touch-up.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear answers before you start.
How does TradePocket fit a painting contractor business? +
Capture the rooms or elevations, surface condition, preparation needs, access and the customer’s preferred timing. Keep measurements, color codes, sheen choices, preparation notes and approved changes with the project.
What specialist work stays outside TradePocket? +
TradePocket supports owner-operated painting work, not multi-crew construction scheduling or full project accounting.
Is TradePocket designed for a one-person business? +
Yes. TradePocket is made for people running a service business on their own. You get the everyday tools without screens for crews, dispatchers or departments.
Can I use TradePocket on my phone? +
Yes. Use TradePocket on desktop and phone so the day’s jobs, customers and payments are available wherever you are.
KEEP EXPLORING
See what else fits your workday.
Quotes and estimates
Build a professional estimate from the customer and job details, send it for approval and turn accepted work into a scheduled job without entering everything again.
Parts and materials
Keep everyday parts and materials connected to estimates, jobs and invoices, with simple quantity tracking and a clear reminder when something important is running low.
Invoicing and payments
Create a professional invoice from the job record, send it to the customer and keep sent, viewed, due and paid status visible. No duplicate entry and no mystery spreadsheet.
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TradePocket Sites
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Less admin starts here
Keep the work moving and the business under control.
Bring your schedule, customers, invoices, payments and useful follow-ups into one calm workspace built for people doing the work.
Start using TradePocket