ProperTradie

How ProperTradie works

From first quote to final payment — here is how ProperTradie fits into a real tradie job. Mobile-first, honest about manual payments, and built for Australian sole traders.

Create quote

Quote builder with line items and customer selected.

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What it is

ProperTradie is a mobile-first app that connects quoting, customer approval, invoicing, payment tracking, expenses and feedback in one workflow. You work from your phone; customers interact through secure public links in their browser.

Why tradies need it

Most tradies lose time jumping between notes, templates, texts and bank apps. ProperTradie keeps the job cycle in one place so you know what was approved, what is invoiced, and what is still owing.

Step by step

1

Create a customer

Add customer details once. Use them across quotes and invoices with snapshots preserved on each document.

Create quote

Quote builder with line items and customer selected.

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2

Build a quote

Add line items manually, from your saved catalogue, or with AI assist. Attach job photos and terms.

Send link

Quote detail with SMS/link share actions.

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3

Send a quote link

Generate a public link and share it from your phone's SMS app — from your own number.

Customer approval

Public quote page with SMS verification and terms.

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4

Customer verifies mobile

Customer opens the link, receives an SMS code, and verifies their Australian mobile number.

Convert to invoice

Approved quote with Accept action creating linked invoice.

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5

Customer approves

They accept your terms and type their full name to approve electronically.

Track payment

Payment record or customer-reported payment pending review.

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Quotes start on the job site

Build quotes on your phone with labour, materials and fees. Pull from your reusable items catalogue or use AI assist to draft from a voice note, text prompt or job photos. Attach up to 12 photos and choose which ones customers can see on the public link.

Approval links with SMS verification

When you send a quote link, your customer opens it in their mobile browser — no app download. To approve, they verify their mobile with a one-time SMS code, accept your terms snapshot, and type their full name. You get a clear approval record with timestamp.

Quote to invoice without double handling

Approval does not automatically create an invoice — you stay in control. When the job is done, tap Accept on the approved quote and ProperTradie creates a linked invoice with the same line items, totals and customer details.

Try ProperTradie free

Start with a free trial. Quote, approve, invoice and track payments from your phone.

Invoices with bank details and payment instructions

Your company profile powers every document: logo, brand colours, ABN, GST settings, bank BSB and account number, and payment instructions. Customers open the invoice link to see what they owe and how to pay you.

Manual payment tracking — honest and practical

ProperTradie tracks payments; it does not process card payments from customers. Record cash and bank transfers in the app. Customers can report a payment from the invoice link (pending your review), and you confirm when money lands.

Expenses and job profit

Attach expenses to invoices to understand margin on a job. Upload receipt photos and use AI receipt scanning to extract supplier, amounts and GST. Useful for month-end prep — not a replacement for your accountant.

What it does not do

  • Process credit card payments from customers
  • Send quote or invoice links automatically via Twilio SMS
  • Sync with Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks
  • Handle payroll, rostering or job scheduling
  • Replace your accountant or tax adviser

Frequently asked questions

No. Customers open public quote, invoice and feedback links in their mobile browser. Only tradies use the ProperTradie app.
You do. ProperTradie generates secure links and opens your phone's SMS composer with a prefilled message. Links are sent from your own number.
No. Approval updates the quote status. You convert to an invoice when you are ready to bill.
Yes. ProperTradie runs in the browser and as a native app. The workflow is designed mobile-first for tradies on site.

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