Business OperationsUpdated May 26, 2026
Estimates
An estimate lets you propose pricing to a customer before work begins. Customers can review and approve estimates, giving you an agreed-upon scope before sending a technician.
Creating an Estimate
- Go to Billing → Estimates
- Click New Estimate
- Select the customer
- Add line items (service type, quantity, unit price)
- Add any notes or terms
- Click Save
Adding Line Items
Each line item has:
- Description — what the item covers
- Quantity — number of units
- Unit price — price per unit
- Subtotal — calculated automatically
You can add as many line items as needed. Use them to break down services, materials, and fees separately.
Sending an Estimate
Once the estimate is ready:
- Open the estimate
- Click Send to Customer
- Choose delivery method: email, or copy a payment link to share manually
- The customer receives a link to view and approve the estimate
Sent estimates show status: Sent, Viewed, Approved, or Declined.
Estimate Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Not yet sent |
| Sent | Delivered to customer, awaiting response |
| Viewed | Customer opened the estimate |
| Approved | Customer accepted |
| Declined | Customer declined |
| Expired | Estimate was not acted on within the validity period |
Converting to a Work Order
When a customer approves an estimate:
- Open the estimate
- Click Convert to Work Order
- A work order is created with the same line items
- You can then schedule and dispatch it like any other job
Note
Approvals captured via the customer-facing link are logged automatically. If a customer approves verbally or by phone, you can manually mark the estimate as approved from the estimate detail screen.