Septic estimates your customers sign before the backhoe shows up.
Type the system and the site the way you would say it. BidWriter Pro turns it into an estimate the customer signs from their phone and pays a deposit on by card.
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 septic contractors, and what this does about them
Big-ticket jobs stalled on a verbal yes
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 expected sod and a flat yard
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.
Permit and inspection timing explained on every call
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.
What to spell out on a septic contractor bid
Useful whatever you write your bids in. These are the lines that keep a job from turning into an argument.
- System type and size, and that it matches the permit and the soil test
- Who handles the permit, the design, and the inspection
- What the yard looks like after: rough graded, not landscaped
- Electrical for a pump or aerobic unit, and who runs it
The county inspection schedule drives the timeline. Put it on the bid so the customer is not calling on day three asking why there is a hole in the yard.
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Before you sign up.
Can I split payment across the inspection?
Yes. Payment terms are yours to write. Put the milestones on the estimate and the customer agrees to them when they sign.
Can I attach the design or the permit?
Yes. Photos and documents go on the estimate so everything the county saw is what the customer saw.
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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