Contractor guides for
estimates & proposals.

Practical guides for contractors on estimates, proposals, invoices and keeping a job organized. Each one opens with the answer, then shows the steps and the numbers.

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Proposals · 5 min read

How to Create and Send a Proposal in Estiggle

Build a proposal from a client, choose how prices appear, email it, and let the client sign online. A step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots of Estiggle.

Updated Oct 4, 2026

Proposals · 4 min read

Estimate vs. Proposal vs. Quote: What to Send

Know the difference between an estimate, a proposal and a quote, which one to send at each stage of a job, and how to word it so the price means what you intend.

Updated Oct 4, 2026

Estimating · 7 min read

How to Write a Painting Estimate: Steps & Example

Measure the walls, work out paint and labor, add overhead and profit, and put it in writing. A step-by-step painting estimate guide with a worked example and a free template.

Updated Sep 30, 2026

Invoicing · 4 min read

How to Invoice a Job and Record Payments in Estiggle

Create an invoice from a signed proposal, save it, email it to the client, and record deposits and payments so the balance is always clear. A step-by-step guide with screenshots.

Updated Oct 15, 2026

Job workflow · 3 min read

How to Schedule Jobs and Visits in Estiggle

Plan estimates, site visits and jobs on the Estiggle agenda, link them to clients, keep reminders on a task board, and optionally sync with Google Calendar.

Updated Oct 4, 2026

Getting started · 3 min read

How to Set Up Your Estiggle Workspace

Create your account and finish setup: company details, your first client and your first proposal, plus optional saved services. A step-by-step guide with screenshots.

Updated Oct 4, 2026

Job workflow · 3 min read

How to Track Crew Hours and Pay in Estiggle

Add your crew, mark who worked each day, split hours across job sites, and see what each person is owed for any pay period. A step-by-step guide with screenshots.

Updated Oct 4, 2026