ProperTradie

ProperTradie for builders

For builders managing staged work, ProperTradie helps structure quotes, capture variations and invoice progress without overcomplicated admin.

Common admin headaches

  • Staged works need clear payment milestones but quotes are often too vague.
  • Material allowances can cause disputes if not documented well upfront.
  • Variations during builds create invoice delays when records are scattered.
  • Progress claims are hard to prepare quickly while coordinating trades on site.

Builder: Staged build quote

Quote page showing phased scope, allowances and milestone totals.

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Builder

Quote page showing phased scope, allowances and milestone totals.

Builder: Progress invoice summary

Invoice view for completed stage with variation references.

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Builder

Invoice view for completed stage with variation references.

Structure staged quotes for better clarity

Break work into practical phases with itemised pricing so clients understand what each stage covers and when payments are expected.

Track variations without losing context

Capture additional works as separate quote items or updates so variation scope and pricing stay visible as projects evolve.

Try ProperTradie free

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

Send progress invoices as milestones are reached

Convert approved scopes into invoices and bill by completed stages, keeping cash flow aligned with delivered work.

Manage allowances transparently

Include allowance-based items with clear notes to reduce confusion around selections and final supply costs later.

Quoting examples

  • Kitchen renovation stage quote with demolition, framing and fit-off phases.
  • Extension works quote with provisional material allowances for finishes.
  • Deck and pergola construction quote with staged payment milestones.

Invoicing & payments

  • Progress invoice for completion of frame and lock-up stage.
  • Variation invoice for additional skylight structural work requested mid-build.
  • Deposit invoice for custom joinery procurement and scheduling.

Expenses

  • Timber and framing hardware purchase from building supplier.
  • Skip bin and site waste management hire costs.

Photos & AI

  • 📷Capture stage completion evidence before issuing progress invoice.
  • 📷Document variation areas to support revised scope and pricing.
  • Draft stage-based quote sections from site walk-through notes.
  • Generate a clear variation description from progress photos.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Builders commonly create stage-based quotes with line items that map to practical completion milestones.
Yes. You can add and adjust scope items, then send updated approvals and invoice based on agreed work.
No. ProperTradie focuses on quoting, approvals and invoicing workflows, not full contract administration systems.

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