How a remodel runs on it
- Lay out the stages.Demolition, rough-in, drywall, cabinets, counters: the way you already run a remodel. Save it as a template and the next kitchen takes a minute.
- Text your client one link.They open it on any phone. No app to download, no account to make.
- Post a photo and a line at each stage.From the job, in about 30 seconds. Your client gets a text that something moved.
- Answer questions and get approvals on the same line.Change orders and choices are approved in writing, next to the stage they belong to, instead of lost in a text thread.
- Hand over the whole job.At the walkthrough your client has every stage and every photo of their remodel in one place.
Why remodelers use it
- Fewer “where are we at?” texts. The answer is already on the link, so your phone stays quieter on the days nothing visible happens.
- Clients who trust the schedule. Drywall drying, an inspection, a countertop template: when the client can see why, waiting reads as progress.
- A record of every decision. Approvals and photos are dated and kept, so a question about what was agreed has a quick answer.
- Referrals that show the work. A finished timeline is the job, stage by stage, to show the next client.
Where it fits with your other tools
Trace does one job: keeping your client informed. Use it beside the estimating, scheduling and accounting tools you already have, or instead of paying for a full construction suite just for its client portal.
Guides to send your clients
Homeowners ask how long their job will take before they ask anything else. These answer it stage by stage, with photos:
- How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?
- How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
- How Long Does It Take to Finish a Basement?
- How Long Does It Take to Build a Deck?
Questions remodelers ask
Is Trace project management software?
No. It is the client side of the job: the live timeline your client follows. Keep scheduling, estimating and accounting where they are.
Does my client need to download an app?
No. They get a text with a link and it opens in their phone’s browser. No password either.
What does it cost?
14 days free with no credit card, then $49 a month for up to 10 active jobs. Shops running more than 10 jobs at once use Crew, with no limit.
Does it work for bathrooms, basements and additions?
Yes. You set the stages for each job, so a bathroom, a basement or an addition runs the same way as a kitchen.
Can my client approve changes on it?
Yes. On Pro, clients approve choices and change orders in writing, right on the timeline.