Waterproofing business resources

Basement, drain and foundation pricing plus the estimates and agreements, for waterproofing companies. All of it is free to use, with nothing to sign up for. When you want the office work done for you, see how waterproofing companies run on Koira.

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Price a job

Cost calculators and the math behind an honest number for waterproofing work.

Cost calculators and pricing guides

Cost calculatorFoundation repair cost calculatorPiers, cracks, slab lifting and wall bracing, priced per item.Cost calculatorMold remediation cost calculatorPer square foot of mold, by location, with HVAC, testing and repairs.Cost calculatorBasement waterproofing cost calculatorInterior drains, sump pumps, exterior membrane, cracks and coatings.Cost calculatorFrench drain cost calculatorYard, curtain, footing or basement drains, priced per linear foot.Price a jobPrice checkYour prices against the local range, job by job.ReportTypical job prices by stateKoira estimates for 13 trades: sourced prices scaled to each state's wages.

Paperwork

Waterproofing documents with the trade's own line items, terms and a worked example. Fill one in, then print it or download Word.

Free templateWaterproofing estimateLine items, deposit, good-until date and a signature line.Free templateWaterproofing invoiceLines, tax, deposit already paid and the balance due.Free templateWaterproofing receiptAmount received, how it was paid and the balance left.Free templateWaterproofing work orderTasks, materials, crew, site notes and a sign-off.Free templateWaterproofing proposalThree options side by side, each with its own total.Free templateWaterproofing change orderAdded work, credits, the new total and days added.Free templateWaterproofing service agreementVisits, coverage, price, billing, renewal and cancellation.

Start a business

The steps to open a waterproofing business, a name, and a plan you can take to a bank.

Any tradeHow to Start a Home Services BusinessHow to start and own a home services business: picking a trade, licenses and insurance, pricing, first customers, getting paid and the tools a small shop needs.

Software and comparisons

What waterproofing companies need from office software, and how the big names compare on price and fit.

SoftwareWaterproofing software for a small basement waterproofing companyWhat a waterproofing company needs from software: rain-week calls, big estimates with options, financing and billing in stages. A checklist and real prices.ComparisonQuoteIQ alternative for waterproofing companiesQuoteIQ for a waterproofing company: the plan waterproofing companies land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked waterproofing price example, and how Koira c

Messages

Texts and emails to copy for the moments every job has: the follow-up, the deposit, the reminder and the review ask.

Message templateQuote follow-up textNudge an open estimate by text: first nudge, check-in, polite close.Message templateDeposit requestAsk for the deposit: what it covers and a link to pay.Message templatePayment reminderUnpaid invoice reminders: friendly, firm and final notice.Message templateReview requestAsk for a Google review after the job, with your link.Message templatesEvery message templateQuote follow-ups, payment reminders, appointment texts, review requests and more.