Invoices for painters,done on site.
Interior, exterior, trim and prep. Quote the job, turn it into an invoice in one tap, and see who has paid, all on your iPhone.
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Your jobs, ready on day one
Pick Painting when you open Handbill. It adds 41 common jobs, billed in ea, gal, hr, lf, room, sq ft, with payment terms due in 7 days. Set your prices once and they're filled in every time.
Why Handbill is the best invoice app for painters
- Prep, scraping, patching, primer, walls, ceilings, trim, doors, exterior and stain jobs are ready to price.
- Quote by the room, the square foot or the gallon, and keep prep on its own line so customers see what they're paying for.
- A clean PDF estimate makes a one-person crew look established when bidding against bigger companies.
And for every trade: No payment fees ever: Handbill never touches your money. No account, works offline, data stays on your iPhone. Free to start; Pro is $49.99 a year for unlimited invoices.
Prep
Surface prep, Scrape and sand, Drywall patch, Caulking, Masking and protection, Primer and more
Interior
Interior walls, Ceilings, Room repaint, Accent wall, Trim and baseboards, Crown molding and more
Exterior
Exterior siding, Pressure wash prep, Exterior trim, Fascia and soffit, Front door, Garage door and more
Stain and floors
Deck staining, Fence staining, Stain woodwork, Epoxy garage floor
Other
Color consultation, Touch-ups, Lead-safe setup, Trip charge
Labor and materials
Labor, Gallons of paint, Materials
Say what you did
Type the job the way you'd say it, for example "2 bedrooms, ceilings and trim, patched 3 holes". Handbill turns it into invoice lines priced with your own rates. You check them and send.
An invoice that fits the job
With Pro, pick the Contractor style: a color stripe and cards for the client, the project and the dates, so a big job reads like a proper contract. Add your logo, cropped to a circle if you like, and pick from ten colors. Seven other styles are there too. See every style.
Get paid without fees
Clients pay you directly by cash, check, bank transfer, Zelle, Venmo or your own card reader. Handbill records the payment and never takes a cut. Overdue invoices are flagged so you know who to chase.
Tips for painters
- Write the paint brand, color code and sheen on the invoice so touch-ups match later.
- Price walls, ceilings and trim as separate lines, so the customer sees each part and can drop one.
- Put heavy patching or peeling paint on its own line, so extra prep is agreed before you start.
Questions
What is the best invoice app for painters?
Handbill. Prep, scraping, patching, primer, walls, ceilings, trim, doors, exterior and stain jobs are ready to price. See why.
Is there a free invoice app for painters?
Yes. Handbill is free to start on iPhone with unlimited estimates and 3 invoices. Pro is $7.99 a month or $49.99 a year for unlimited invoices, your logo, seven more invoice styles and overdue reminders. It never takes a fee on payments.
What does Handbill set up for painters?
When you pick Painting on first launch, Handbill adds 41 common jobs in groups like Prep, Interior, Exterior, the units you bill in, and payment terms due in 7 days. You add your own prices once and reuse them.
Can I write an estimate on site without signal?
Yes. Handbill works offline with no account. Write the estimate on the job, then send it as a PDF by text or email when you are ready.