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What is Bolster?

Bolster revolutionizes the entire project management workflow for residential construction professionals and contractors. With its innovative estimating software, which incorporates custom assemblies and automated pricing based on supplier data, Bolster ensures precise and rapid estimates across all types of projects. The software enhances traditional quotes by transforming them into dynamic, interactive point-of-sale presentations for homeowners, significantly increasing your chances of securing more jobs. You can also propose upgrades, selections, and optional items, thereby boosting the overall job size through customer-driven upsells included directly in your proposals. Following project bookings via the Pipeline CRM, the built-in automated Scheduling feature clearly communicates project timelines to contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners alike. Additionally, Bolster's Client Portal enables customers to monitor the progress of their projects and process online payments upon task completion. Contractors benefit from immediate payment access through a Bolster Business Account, allowing them to utilize both virtual and physical cards for their expenditures. This seamless integration of features not only enhances operational efficiency but also significantly improves customer satisfaction throughout the construction process.

What is Amberchalk?

Amberchalk is a specialized job management platform tailored for remodelers and small contracting businesses, available via web browsers and optimized for mobile devices. This all-in-one solution integrates vital functionalities such as scheduling, photo sharing, daily logs, expense tracking, material management, communication with homeowners, and digital signature-enabled change orders into a cohesive interface. Users can effectively handle their projects by categorizing them by room and trade, creating takeoffs from blueprints, tracking budget variations, monitoring costs, and managing subcontractor payments, while also granting homeowners a read-only access to important updates. Clients can easily approve change orders through a link without needing to register an account, streamlining the process. The application continues to operate smoothly even when offline on smartphones and tablets, automatically syncing any changes made once internet connectivity is restored. With a selection of plans—Free, Crew, and Pro—ranging from single-user access with one active project to unlimited users and projects, the Pro version also offers enhanced financial features, receipt scanning, and the capability to generate takeoffs. Additionally, Amberchalk can be quickly accessed through any web browser, and users can save it to their device’s home screen for immediate use. This flexibility and array of features render it an essential tool for contractors aiming to optimize their operational efficiency, ultimately enhancing their business's overall productivity.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

QuickBooks Online
Renoworks

Integrations Supported

QuickBooks Online

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$299 per month
Plus plan - $299 per month (billed annually)
Pro plan - $399 per month (billed annually)
Premium plan - $499 per month (billed annually)

Pricing Information

$0/month
Free is $0/month for 1 user and 1 active project. Crew is $39/month or $390/year for 3 users and 3 active projects; extra users or projects cost $10/month each or $100/year each. Pro is $79/month or $790/year for unlimited users and active projects. Crew and Pro include a 7-day free trial. Annual prices include two months free.
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training

Training Options

Not specified

Company Facts

Organization Name

Bolster

Date Founded

2016

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

www.bolsterbuilt.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Amberchalk

Company Location

United States

Company Website

amberchalk.com

Categories and Features

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Change Orders
Customer Management
Project Management
Quote Management
Scheduling
Takeoff

Subcontractor

Not specified

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