Can I see cost before markup?
Yes. Internal base cost remains visible while client documents show only the approved price.
Painting contractor software
Painting contractor software from site visit and estimate to final payment
Painting work depends on scope clarity. Surfaces, preparation, materials, labor, exclusions, changes, and client approvals must stay aligned from the first site visit through final completion.
Obra · Money · Job cost
VILLA MAR POOL SERVICE
Know the job before it’s over.
On trackClient price
$2,480Base cost
$1,536Projected margin
$944Materials$816
Labor$720
Paid by client$1,240
The problem
Protect the scope and the margin
Measurements and site notes are separated from the estimate.
Base cost becomes invisible after a markup is applied.
Client changes overwrite the original approved scope.
Progress photos, labor, materials, and invoices do not reconcile.
How it works
A connected painting workflow
01
Document the site
Capture notes, photos, access, requested rooms or surfaces, and follow-up actions.
02
Build the estimate
Separate labor and material cost from client price and chosen markup.
03
Issue and revise
Send a branded proposal, freeze each issued version, and preserve revisions.
04
Run and close the job
Assign work, use checklists, record changes, invoice, and collect payment.
Connected by design
Information enters once and keeps working.
- Keep every client, property, job, visit, document, cost, and payment connected.
- Give office staff, field workers, and clients a view designed for what each person needs.
- Capture screenshots, photos, PDFs, messages, and voice notes without losing the original.
- Work in English or Spanish and keep client-facing information clear.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you start
Can I make proposal revisions?
Yes. Revisions create a new version and preserve the older issued document.
Does Obra track job photos?
Yes. Photos upload once and can be linked to jobs, sites, visits, reports, and approved client views.
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