General Contractor Software for Crews Who Self-Perform
You're not a production home builder coordinating 30 subcontractors. You're a small GC with a crew doing remodels, additions, and small commercial work. You need estimating and job costing — not complex software designed for larger operations. ProTrades is built for general contractors who actually do the work.
Why Most GC Software Doesn't Work for Small Contractors
Many enterprise construction platforms are built for production home builders managing selections, client portals, and dozens of subcontractors. Small contractors often find these systems more complex than they need, with features designed for larger operations and pricing that can escalate over time.
Overwhelming Complexity
Some contractors find enterprise software overwhelming and hard to fully adopt. You need estimating and job costing — not client selection portals, bid request systems, and warranty tracking.
Tiered Pricing Surprises
Many home builder platforms use tiered pricing that can increase after introductory periods. Small GCs may end up paying more than expected for features designed for larger operations.
Mobile Challenges
Some contractors report challenges with mobile apps that are designed for office use rather than jobsite conditions. When you're on-site, you need tools that work reliably.
Feature Overload
Enterprise platforms often include dozens of features designed for production builders. Small GCs may find themselves navigating complexity they don't need.
Built for Home Builders
These platforms are designed for production home builders managing selections, specs, and warranty claims. Small GCs doing remodels may not use many of the available features.
Learning Curve
Complex software can require significant time investment to learn and implement. For busy contractors, that's time away from actually running projects.
ProTrades: Built for GCs Who Do the Work
Created by a trade contractor for trade contractors. If you're a small GC running a crew on remodels, additions, and small commercial — ProTrades gives you professional estimating, proposals, job costing, and invoicing without the complexity designed for production home builders.
Estimates for Any Project
Build assemblies for your common scopes — bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, room additions. Set your labor rates and materials once. Create consistent, professional estimates in minutes instead of hours.
Proposals That Win Jobs
Homeowners are comparing multiple bids. The contractor with the professional-looking proposal often wins. ProTrades creates branded proposals with clear scope, pricing, and e-signatures. AI helps polish your language.
Job Costing That Makes Sense
Track labor and materials against your estimate — by job or by phase. Know if your kitchen remodel is on budget before it's finished. See actual vs quoted at any point during the project.
Progress Billing Made Easy
Invoice at milestones — deposit, rough-in, finish. Create professional invoices customers can pay online. Track what's been billed and what's outstanding on every project.
Crew Scheduling
Assign your crew to jobs. They see their schedule on their phone — which project, customer info, what's happening. No group texts, no whiteboards, no morning confusion.
Mobile App for the Field
Our mobile app is designed for jobsite use. Log time, access job details, and invoice from the field — all from your phone.
Built for the Work You Actually Do
Whether it's a bathroom remodel, a room addition, or a small commercial buildout, ProTrades handles your workflow.
Residential Remodels
Kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels, basement finishes. Build estimates with your assemblies, track job costs, and invoice at milestones.
Additions & New Build
Room additions, ADUs, small custom homes. Create detailed estimates, manage change orders, and track labor across phases.
Small Commercial
Tenant improvements, office buildouts, retail fit-outs. Handle commercial billing, track T&M work, and manage your crew across multiple sites.
Why General Contractors Choose ProTrades
Here's what we hear from general contractors who switch to ProTrades
Easy to Adopt
Software your crew can actually use. ProTrades focuses on estimates, job costing, and invoicing without complexity.
Right-Sized Pricing
Transparent pricing that makes sense for small GCs. Pay for what you need without features for production home builders.
Built for Self-Performers
Designed for crews who do the work themselves, not builders managing subcontractors.
Everything a Small GC Needs
From the first estimate to the final invoice, ProTrades keeps your construction business running smoothly.
Construction Estimating
Assembly-based estimates for remodels, additions, and commercial work. Build once, reuse forever.
Professional Proposals
Branded proposals with clear scope, terms, and e-signatures.
Job Management
Track every project from bid to completion. Phases, notes, photos, change orders.
Crew Scheduling
Assign your crew to jobs. They see schedules on their phone. No confusion.
Progress Billing
Invoice at milestones. Customers pay online. Track what's billed and outstanding.
Job Costing
Track estimated vs actual labor and materials. Know profitability per project.
Mobile App
Field access to jobs, time tracking, and invoicing from your phone.
Change Orders
When scope changes, create change orders that update the budget. Track original vs changes.
Reusable Templates
Templates for common project types. Stop rewriting the same estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ProTrades designed for general contractors?
Yes — specifically for small general contractors who self-perform work. If you're a GC running a crew doing remodels, additions, or small commercial projects, ProTrades gives you professional estimating, proposals, job costing, and invoicing. It's not project management for coordinating 20 subcontractors — it's built for contractors who do the work themselves.
How is ProTrades different from enterprise construction software?
Many enterprise construction platforms are designed for large home builders managing selections, client portals, and multiple subcontractors. ProTrades is built specifically for small GCs who self-perform — focusing on estimating, job costing, and invoicing at an accessible price point without unnecessary complexity.
Can I track job costs on remodeling projects?
Yes. Track labor hours and materials against your estimate — by job or by phase. Know if your kitchen remodel is on budget before it's finished. See actual vs quoted at any point during the project.
Does ProTrades handle change orders?
Yes. When scope changes (and it always does on remodels), create change orders that adjust the job budget. Track original scope vs changes so you know what you quoted vs what actually happened.
How quickly can I get started?
ProTrades is designed for quick setup. There's no lengthy implementation, no mandatory training, and no demo calls required. Just sign up and start working.
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