Best Proposal Software for Concrete Contractors (2026)
I run All American Pressure Cleaning and co-founded QuoteIQ, so you know where I land: QuoteIQ is the proposal software for concrete contractors I'd start with in 2026. It measures driveways and patios from satellite (Beginner plan and above), sends a branded proposal your customer signs on a phone, and starts at $29.99 a month. It doesn't do plan-based takeoffs, so I ranked the tools that do too, using vendor pricing checked in October 2026.
TL;DR
QuoteIQ — from $29.99/mo. Best overall for flatwork: satellite measuring, signed proposals.
Jobber — $49/mo. Simple quotes with online approval for solo crews.
JobTread — $199/mo. Job-costed proposals for bigger jobs.
STACK — from $299/user/mo. Plan-based concrete takeoffs.
Contractor Foreman — $49/mo. Budget all-in-one.
Housecall Pro, Followup CRM, Buildertrend — tiered options, commercial bids, larger builders.
How I Picked These
I'm one operator with a clear preference, so here is what I weighed: how fast a proposal goes out from a phone, real cost at a three-to-five-person crew including per-user fees, whether customers can approve and pay a deposit without a printer, and whether the tool measures or takes off quantities. QuoteIQ is mine, and I use it in my own business. For every other tool I'm not claiming to have run it on my own crew; I relied on each vendor's published pricing and feature pages, checked in October 2026, using standard month-to-month pricing rather than annual-prepaid rates. Where a vendor doesn't publish a price, I say so. The ranking is for residential and light commercial concrete: flatwork, driveways, patios, and footings.
Quick Comparison
Software | Starting Price | Best For |
$29.99/mo, no per-user fees | Flatwork, small crews | |
$49/mo + $29 per extra user | Solo quoting | |
$199/mo + $20 per extra user | Job-costed bids | |
From $299/user/mo | Plan takeoffs | |
$49/mo, 1 user | Budget all-in-one | |
$79/mo, 1 user | Tiered options | |
$119/user/mo, 5 minimum | Commercial bids | |
Quote only | Larger builders |
1. QuoteIQ — Best Overall for Concrete Contractors
What it is
QuoteIQ is the field service CRM I co-founded. MapMeasure Pro measures driveways and walkways from satellite and drops the square footage into the estimate, options estimates let a customer choose between finishes, and a branded proposal adds your photos, documents, and reviews. The customer signs on their phone.
Pricing
Essentials is $29.99/month for one user. Beginner ($74.99, two users) is where MapMeasure Pro starts; Pro is $149.99 for four, Elite is $299 for ten, and Max is $699 for unlimited users. There are no per-user fees. Proposals cost 100 IQ Credits per estimate on Essentials, Beginner, and Pro, charged once, and are included on Elite and Max. See the pricing page.
Where it fits
Residential flatwork crews doing driveways, patios, and walkways who quote from a phone and want a proposal out the same day.
Tradeoffs
No plan-based takeoffs, so commercial slab bids from drawings need a tool like STACK beside it, and on the lower plans each proposal uses credits. You can see it in a live demo.
Love this app so much, has given me the ability to weed out the not so serious customers by helping me quote remotely. — Henry Fulbright (App Store review)
2. Jobber — Best for Solo Quoting
What it is
Jobber is a general field service platform whose concrete contractor page lists custom quotes, markups, quote follow-ups, online approvals with deposits, and e-signatures.
Pricing
Core is $49/month month-to-month with one user; extra users are $29/month each. See Jobber's pricing.
Where it fits
A solo or two-person flatwork operator who wants simple quotes and deposits. I compare the two in Jobber vs QuoteIQ.
Tradeoffs
At $29 per extra user, the cost climbs as your crew grows.
3. JobTread — Best for Job-Costed Proposals
What it is
JobTread is construction management software where estimating and proposals share one cost catalog, with onscreen takeoff, e-signature, good-better-best selections, and a customer portal.
Pricing
One plan at $199/month with one internal user and $20/month per additional user, all features included. See JobTread pricing.
Where it fits
Foundation, structural, and larger flatwork contractors who job-cost a budget before bidding.
Tradeoffs
At more than six times QuoteIQ's entry price, it is more software than a two-person driveway crew needs.
4. STACK — Best for Plan-Based Takeoffs
What it is
STACK is takeoff and estimating software. Its concrete estimating page describes takeoffs for slabs, footings, and foundations, rebar calculation, and proposals built from the estimate.
Pricing
The pricing page lists Takeoff & Estimate as low as $299 per user per month. That is a starting figure, so confirm terms with STACK.
Where it fits
Commercial concrete subs who bid from plans and need quantities counted before they price.
Tradeoffs
Per-user pricing and a takeoff-first workflow are overkill for quoting a driveway from a phone.
5. Contractor Foreman — Best Budget All-in-One
What it is
Contractor Foreman is construction management software with estimates, a client portal, and e-signature capability on every plan, plus change orders.
Pricing
Basic is $49/month for one user, Standard is $105 for three, and Plus is $166 for eight. See Contractor Foreman pricing.
Where it fits
A small contractor who wants estimates, a client portal, and change orders in one low-cost tool.
Tradeoffs
It is general construction software, so you build your own concrete line items and templates.
6. Housecall Pro — Best for Good-Better-Best Presentations
What it is
Housecall Pro's sales proposal tool supports good-better-best pricing, photos, templates, and e-signature.
Pricing
Basic is $79/month for one user, Essentials is $189 for five, and MAX is $329 for eight with extra users at $35. The pricing page lists the proposal tool with MAX.
Where it fits
Crews that sell upgrades on site, like colored or stamped finishes. See Housecall Pro vs QuoteIQ.
Tradeoffs
The tiered proposal tool sits at the top of the price ladder, so Basic's $79 may not include it.
7. Followup CRM — Best for Commercial Bid Tracking
What it is
Followup CRM is a sales CRM for construction. Its concrete contractor page lists a digital bid board with due-date tracking, proposal templates, and pipeline reporting, and it publishes a proposal software guide.
Pricing
Starter is $119 per user per month ($99 on an annual commitment) and Professional is $179, both with a five-user minimum and, per the pricing page, a one-time launch fee of $2,500 to $10,000.
Where it fits
Concrete subs bidding many jobs to general contractors, with a sales team to keep organized.
Tradeoffs
The five-user minimum puts Starter at $595 a month before the launch fee, which prices out small crews.
8. Buildertrend — Best for Larger Builders
What it is
Buildertrend is construction project management software. Its proposal tool pulls estimate data into templates and captures signatures and initials.
Pricing
Buildertrend doesn't publish plan prices. Its pricing page routes you to a questionnaire and a sales call and advertises unlimited users.
Where it fits
Contractors with five or more projects a year, six- to eight-figure revenue, and several jobs running at once.
Tradeoffs
No published price means no apples-to-apples comparison, and it is sized for builders, not a driveway crew. See its estimating software.
What Operators Say
works great. lovely, especially the customer having to sign to accept a quote among many other things. 5 stars. — Lloyd Reardon (Google Play review)
Quote IQ has been such a help to my business and makes quoting so much easier and is such a time saver!! — Merrick Harvey (App Store review)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best proposal software for concrete contractors in 2026?
For most residential concrete crews, QuoteIQ is the best proposal software I've found: it measures driveways and patios from satellite on Beginner and above, sends a branded proposal, and gets it signed on a phone, starting at $29.99 a month. If you bid from plans, STACK is the stronger takeoff tool, and JobTread suits contractors who job-cost every bid. Jobber and Contractor Foreman are the budget picks at $49 a month, and Housecall Pro suits crews that sell good-better-best upgrades. No tool wins every job, so match it to how you bid. I co-founded QuoteIQ, so weigh that, and check each price before you decide.
How much does proposal software for concrete contractors cost?
Expect $29.99 to $199 a month for tools built for small crews, and more for takeoff-first or commercial tools. QuoteIQ starts at $29.99, Jobber's Core plan and Contractor Foreman's Basic plan are $49, Housecall Pro's Basic plan is $79, and JobTread is $199. STACK lists Takeoff & Estimate from $299 per user, Followup CRM starts at $119 per user with a five-user minimum, and Buildertrend gives quotes only. Per-user fees change the math: Jobber charges $29 for each extra user and JobTread $20, while QuoteIQ's price does not rise per user. These are standard month-to-month prices, checked October 2026, so confirm them before you buy.
What should a concrete proposal include?
A concrete proposal should state the scope, the square footage or cubic yards, slab thickness, strength in PSI, base prep, reinforcement, finish, and control joints, then the total price, deposit, payment schedule, start window, exclusions, and change-order terms, plus your license number and proof of insurance. Put photos and the exact measurements on the first page so the customer sees what they are buying. Say who pulls permits, who handles weather delays, and how long the price is good for, since material costs move. A signed proposal that spells out these terms protects you when a customer asks for extras halfway through the pour.
What is the difference between a concrete estimate and a concrete proposal?
An estimate is the priced list of work: quantities, materials, labor, and a total. A proposal is the document you send to win the job: the estimate plus your scope, photos, terms, reviews, and a place to sign. Housecall Pro publishes a guide to estimates, proposals, and quotes if you want the vocabulary. In QuoteIQ, any estimate can go out as a branded proposal, so you price the job once and present it without retyping. Customers often compare bids, and on a concrete job the proposal is where you explain base prep, finish, and curing so your price makes sense next to a bare number from another crew.
Do concrete contractors need takeoff software to write proposals?
Not for most residential work. If you price driveways, patios, and walkways by the square foot, satellite measuring and a saved price list cover it, which is how I would run it in QuoteIQ with MapMeasure Pro on Beginner or above. You need real takeoff software when you bid from plans, because slabs, footings, rebar, and foundations must be counted before you can price them, and satellite measuring gives area and length, not volume. That is where STACK's concrete takeoff tools or JobTread's formula takeoff earn their cost. If you are unsure, start with measuring and add takeoff when plan work shows up.
Can customers sign concrete proposals and pay deposits from a phone?
Yes, with most tools on this list. QuoteIQ customers sign estimates and proposals on their phone, deposits can be required on an estimate, and there are no per-signature fees or usage limits. Jobber's concrete page lists online approvals with deposits and e-signatures, Housecall Pro's sales proposal tool lists e-signature too, and Contractor Foreman lists e-signature capability on every plan. Whichever you pick, send the deposit request with the proposal, since a signed proposal with money attached is a real booking. My e-signature ranking for roofing contractors compares signing options in more depth.
How big is the concrete contractor industry in the US?
IBISWorld puts US concrete contractor revenue at $110.1 billion in 2026 across 90,964 businesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 204,800 cement masons and concrete finishers in 2025, with median pay of $57,020 as of May 2025 and 2% projected growth through 2035. Dividing revenue by businesses gives about $1.2 million each, my arithmetic rather than an IBISWorld figure. Treat these as scale, not your local market, since BLS counts workers and IBISWorld covers the whole industry. The BLS pay figure is a national median for the occupation, not what any contractor charges. In a field that crowded, a fast, clear proposal is one of the few things you control.
How do I start a QuoteIQ free trial?
QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial on every plan, and a credit or debit card is required to start. Proposals are free to send during the trial, so you can put a real concrete proposal in front of a customer before your plan begins. After the trial, Essentials is $29.99 a month and Beginner, which adds MapMeasure Pro, is $74.99. Elite and Max include proposals without credits; on Essentials, Beginner, and Pro each proposal uses 100 IQ Credits. Start by adding your customers and price list, then send yourself a test proposal and check how it looks on a phone. You can also book a live demo first if you want a walkthrough.
Bottom Line
If you quote residential concrete from a phone, start with QuoteIQ: measure, price, send a branded proposal, and get it signed the same day, from $29.99 a month. Add STACK if you bid from plans, or look at JobTread if you job-cost every bid. I'm a QuoteIQ co-founder, so check every price on the vendor pages below. For the wider stack, read my concrete contractor software ranking and the roofing version of this guide, then book a QuoteIQ demo.
Sources
Jobber: pricing and concrete contractor software
JobTread: pricing and estimating
STACK: pricing and concrete estimating
Housecall Pro: pricing and sales proposal tool
Followup CRM: pricing and concrete contractors
Buildertrend: pricing and construction proposals
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