ProperTradie

ProperTradie for painters

ProperTradie helps painters quote prep-heavy jobs accurately, show what each coat includes, and invoice completed work without paperwork backlog.

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Common admin headaches

  • Room-by-room painting scopes are often misunderstood when prep is not detailed.
  • Customers compare quotes on price alone unless coat systems are explained clearly.
  • Before-and-after outcomes are hard to present when photos are scattered.
  • Small patch and repaint jobs consume admin time disproportionate to job value.

Painter: Room-by-room paint quote

Detailed paint quote with prep and coat lines for each room.

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Painter

Detailed paint quote with prep and coat lines for each room.

Painter: Before-and-after job photos

Visual panel comparing surfaces before prep and after final coat.

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Painter

Visual panel comparing surfaces before prep and after final coat.

Quote painting jobs room by room

List each area with prep, number of coats and product assumptions so customers can compare scope, not just total price.

Make prep work visible in pricing

Include sanding, patching and masking line items so labour-heavy preparation is valued properly in every quote.

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Document before-and-after outcomes

Attach photos to help explain condition at start and finish quality at handover, especially useful for larger repaint projects.

Invoice stages without rework

Convert approved painting quotes into invoices as each stage is completed to keep billing smooth across multi-day jobs.

Quoting examples

  • →Interior repaint quote for 3 bedrooms with full prep and two top coats.
  • →Exterior weatherboard repaint including pressure clean, spot prime and finish coats.
  • →Commercial office repaint with low-odour products and staged access.

Invoicing & payments

  • →Deposit invoice for paint materials and prep commencement.
  • →Progress invoice after prep complete and first coat across upstairs rooms.
  • →Final invoice for exterior repaint and touch-up completion.

Expenses

  • →Paint supplier purchase for undercoat, top coat and masking materials.
  • →Scaffold tower rental for high exterior wall access.

Photos & AI

  • 📷Add before photos showing surface condition and prep requirements.
  • 📷Attach after photos to confirm finish quality at completion.
  • ✦Draft room-by-room quote text from a quick site walkthrough note.
  • ✦Generate clear prep and coating scope descriptions for customers.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can itemise each room or area with prep and coat details so scope is clear before work starts.
Yes. Painters often invoice deposits, progress and final completion using the same approved scope as reference.
Yes. Job photos can be stored alongside quotes and invoices to support communication and handover.

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