Carpentry estimates your customers sign from their phone.
Describe the deck, the trim, or the built-in in your own words. BidWriter Pro formats it as a proposal and gets it signed from the customer's phone.
What your customer sees from the notes above.
Only what you typed, cleaned up and laid out. Nothing gets added that you didn't say.
Common headaches for carpenters, and what this does about them
Writing up custom work that's different every time
Type it rough on your phone. It comes out as a proposal in about two minutes, with your company name, terms, and warranty already on it.
Customers who want it in writing before they commit
It goes out as a real proposal by text or email in about two minutes, and they can sign it right there on their phone.
Chasing a deposit before buying lumber
The deposit is paid by card when they sign, so the money is down before you buy anything or put them on the schedule. Taking checks or Venmo instead works too.
What to spell out on a carpenter bid
Useful whatever you write your bids in. These are the lines that keep a job from turning into an argument.
- Lumber species and grade
- Fastener and hardware type
- Who does the finish: stain, paint, or none
- Footing depth on anything structural
A deck over a certain height, or one attached to the house, often needs a permit. A deposit for special-order material is normal.
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Before you sign up.
Can I describe custom work in detail?
Yes. The job notes can be as long as you need. They get cleaned up and laid out at full length.
Can the customer sign on a phone?
Yes. No app, no account. They tap the link, read it, and type their name.
Is the signature legally binding?
Yes. The customer types their full name and clicks Accept, and we record the name, date, time, and the exact proposal they agreed to. That meets the U.S. E-SIGN Act, the same law behind DocuSign.
Does my customer need an app?
No. They tap the link in your text or email, the proposal opens in their phone's browser, they read it and sign.
Does it change what I wrote?
It fixes spelling and lays your notes out cleanly. It does not add scope, exclusions, or promises you didn't make.
What does it cost?
$29 a month, flat. Unlimited proposals. Your first 30 days are free with no card, and you can cancel anytime.
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Write your first bid freeWant a starting point instead? Download the free carpentry proposal template (PDF), read four finished carpentry estimates, or work out what to charge per hour.