DoorstepHQ for Painting

Free business software for independent painters

Send professional estimates, invoice by room or project, and get paid when the job is done — not weeks later.

Free to use. No credit card needed. Set up in 3 minutes.

Sound familiar?

1

Estimates that take too long and lose you jobs

Clients want a price fast. If you take two days to send a quote the job might already be gone to someone who responded in an hour.

2

Getting a deposit and tracking final payment on bigger jobs

Large painting projects need a deposit upfront and a final payment on completion. Managing this without a system means money falls through the cracks.

3

Materials costs eating into your margins without you noticing

Paint, primer, tape, equipment — the materials add up fast on a big job. Without tracking them you might be making less than you think.

DoorstepHQ fixes all of that.

Send a professional estimate in minutes from your phone

Build your estimate on site, send it before you drive away. Client gets a polished proposal and can approve with one tap.

Collect deposits and final payments automatically

Split any job into deposit and final invoice. Both paid online by card. No chasing, no checks, no awkward conversations.

Track materials costs per job for real profitability

Log every supply purchase against the job. Know exactly what each project made you after all costs.

Up and running in 3 minutes

1

Create your free account

Sign up in 60 seconds. No credit card, no commitment.

2

Set up your services and prices

Add the services you offer and set your own rates. We pre-load common services for your industry.

3

Share your booking link and start getting paid

Share your link with clients. They book online, you confirm with one tap, and get paid by card.

Free. Seriously.

Everything you need to run your painting business — right from your phone.

No contracts. No surprises. No pressure.

Scheduling & recurring jobs

Book jobs, set recurring appointments weekly through yearly, and see your whole schedule at a glance.

Quotes & invoices

Send professional quotes and invoices in seconds. Clients pay right from their inbox.

Route optimization

See your daily stops on a map. One tap to find the fastest route. Navigate to each job.

Time tracking & payroll

Clock in and out, track hours by job, and run weekly payroll. See real labor cost on every booking.

Before & after photos

Document your work on every job. Protect against disputes and show off your results.

Receipt snaps & expenses

Snap a receipt from your phone. Track expenses, log mileage, and know your real costs.

Reports, margins & exports

P&L, job margins, expense reports, mileage for taxes. Export everything as CSV for your accountant.

Text & email reminders

Appointment reminders, payment follow-ups, and booking confirmations. Automatic — zero effort.

Mileage tracker

Log miles from your phone. Track by client or job. Year-end report ready for your accountant.

Get paid every way

Accept cards, ACH, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and Zelle. Give your clients options and get paid faster.

AI assistant & support

Ask Winston anything. Get instant help with features, best practices, and running your business.

Reviews & social proof

Automatic review requests for Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Social media links on your profile and invoices.

Team management

Add your crew, set permissions, organize into sub-teams, and keep everyone on the same page.

Client notes & history

Keep notes on every client. See past quotes, invoices, bookings, and payment history in one place.

Business phone & recording

Dedicated business line with call forwarding, voicemail, SMS inbox, and optional call recording.

Online booking page

Share your booking link anywhere. Clients request appointments right from their phone.

Get started free

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