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Joist
The Leading App for Contractor Estimates, Invoices, and Payments

What is Joist?

Joist is designed to empower contractors to efficiently manage their businesses by providing an all-in-one platform for estimating, invoicing, payment collection, and client management. The app delivers powerful features accessible via mobile and web, allowing users to create detailed estimates, send professional invoices, offer homeowner financing options, and accept payments online.

With built-in tools such as QuickBooks synchronization, work order generation, document photo uploads, and business reporting, Joist streamlines daily operations for a wide range of trades. Its scalable pricing plans cater to the needs of both small and growing contracting businesses, helping users save time, win more jobs, and get paid faster—all from anywhere, at any time.

Features

  • Estimates: Create detailed and professional project estimates quickly.
  • Invoices: Customize and send professional invoices with your business logo.
  • Payments: Accept credit card, debit card, and online payments securely.
  • QuickBooks Sync: Automate bookkeeping by syncing with QuickBooks Online.
  • Homeowner Financing: Offer financing options to clients for more job wins.
  • Client Management: Store and access all client information securely.
  • Work Orders: Generate and track work orders seamlessly.
  • Document Photos: Add photos to documents for enhanced detail.
  • Business Reports: Access insights and advanced business reporting.
  • Change Orders: Manage and track change orders efficiently.

Use Cases

  • Generating on-the-spot estimates for potential clients.
  • Sending and managing invoices for multiple projects.
  • Accepting and tracking online payments to improve cash flow.
  • Offering homeowner financing solutions to win more contracts.
  • Syncing job and client data with QuickBooks for streamlined accounting.
  • Storing and organizing all client information and project documentation.
  • Creating and tracking work orders for staff or subcontractors.
  • Attaching photos and documents to estimates and invoices for clarity.
  • Accessing business reports to analyze growth and performance.

FAQs

  • How does the free trial work?
    Users have 14 days after signing up for Joist to experience the full features of the Pro or Elite plans before selecting a subscription option.
  • Can I switch plans later and retain all my information?
    Yes, all data is securely backed up, allowing users to switch or cancel plans at any time without losing information.
  • Do I need Joist Pro to access payments or homeowner financing?
    No, online payments and homeowner financing are available to all Joist users, regardless of the selected plan.

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