Run the job — not the paperwork.
Quote from measured takeoff, put change orders on the record, schedule the crew, invoice the work, and give the client a portal — all on one job record.
Where the day goes sideways
Change orders are tracked against the original approved scope, so every addition has a paper trail the client signed off on.
The Takeoff Builder turns dimensions, openings, and finishes into quantities — and the takeoff materializes straight into the estimate.
Files, approvals, and client uploads live on the job record, not in three inboxes.
What general contracting teams use most
Takeoff Builder
Walk the site, enter dimensions — formula-driven rules handle the quantities.
Estimates & Approvals
Clean scopes with a client approval flow and change-order history.
Scheduling & Dispatch
Crew availability and double-booking checks before work lands on the calendar.
Invoices & Payments
Finished work becomes the invoice; draft, sent, and paid stay visible.
Client Portals
Clients check status and approve work without calling you.
Contractor Portal
Subs get focused access for time, expenses, project tasks, receipts, and updates.
Accounting
Optional double-entry books wired to invoices, expenses, and change orders.
Expenses, Bills & Year-End
Vendor bills, expenses, payments, mileage, reports, and year-end exports.
Still quoting by hand? Grab the free general contracting estimate template or invoice template — no email required.
Common questions
Is Stairkey a good fit for general contractors?
Yes — it's the edition built for GC work: measured takeoff into estimates, change orders tracked against the approved scope, crew scheduling, invoicing, client and subcontractor portals, and optional double-entry accounting on one job record.
Can I track change orders against the original contract?
Yes. Change orders are recorded against the original approved scope, so every addition has a priced, signed-off paper trail.
How much does general contractor software cost?
From $20/month per owner seat, capped at $100/month; member seats are $10 (capped $30). The first month is free with no credit card, and the optional Accounting add-on is +$20/month.
Run a different kind of business?
Same workspace, framed for the work you actually do.
Every step. Handled.
From $20/mo per seat, usage allowance included, capped at $100 — no surprise bills.