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.
Job workflow guides
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
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
Job workflow · 4 min read
From Proposal to Invoice: A Contractor Workflow
A practical contractor workflow that keeps client details, proposals, job schedules and invoices connected from the first call to the final payment.
Updated Oct 4, 2026
Job workflow · 3 min read
Client Records for Contractors: What to Include
Keep the contact details, job and billing addresses, job history and notes contractors need before sending a proposal or an invoice.
Updated Oct 4, 2026
Free tools and templates
Use them without an account. Each one links back to the guide that explains the numbers.
- CalculatorPainting estimate calculatorCalculate paint, labor and profit for interior rooms using your own rates. Free, with no sign-up.
- TemplatePainting estimate templateDownload Excel with formulas for totals and deposits, or a Word estimate you can edit.
- TemplatePainting invoice templateShow work and payments in Excel or Word. Excel calculates the remaining balance.