The problem
How much do you charge for a water heater install? You know the number. But if you're re-typing it on every bid, you're wasting time — and there's always the risk of quoting it inconsistently and a client comparing two different numbers from two different jobs.
Why we built it
Build your price book once. Add saved items to any bid in two taps. Rate is consistent, line item is pre-populated, and you spend your time on the parts of the estimate that actually vary.
How it works
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While building a bid, tap "Add from price book."
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Search or scroll your saved products and services. Tap to add — quantity adjustable.
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Line item lands on the bid at your saved rate. No retyping, no guessing.
What changes for your business
Before
Retype the same services on every bid. Occasional inconsistencies.
After
Tap from price book. Rate is always the same. Bid is faster.
Common questions
How do I add saved items from my price book to a bid in DIRT?
While building a bid, tap "Add from price book." Search for or scroll your saved services and materials, then tap to add the item. The line item appears on the bid at your saved rate. Adjust the quantity if the job requires a different amount.
Why is it better to pull from a price book than to type prices manually?
When you type prices manually, there's always a chance of entering the wrong rate — especially if you haven't done that type of work recently. Saved price book items use your current, intentional rate every time. No typo, no inconsistency, no margin cut by a digit transposition.
Does the saved rate from my price book apply automatically when I add an item to a bid?
Yes. The rate you saved is what lands on the bid line item. If you need to adjust it for a particular job — a material cost spike, unusual site conditions — you can override it on that line without changing the saved rate for future bids.
Can I add new items to the price book while I'm building a bid?
Yes. If you're quoting something you haven't saved before, you can add it to the price book from the bid screen. Next time that service comes up, it's already there with the rate you set.
What should I put in my price book for bids?
Your most common services and the materials that go with them — water heater installs, outlet replacements, service calls, any work you quote repeatedly at a consistent rate. The more your price book covers, the faster you can build an accurate bid without starting from scratch on every line.
Does using a price book help when clients compare quotes across jobs?
Yes. If you've quoted the same service to two different clients and one asks why the prices differ, a price book means they don't differ — your saved rate is your rate. Consistent pricing builds trust and avoids awkward conversations when clients talk to each other.
Start free
Try it free.
Every DIRT plan includes this feature — Solo included. No credit card, no trial that expires. Set up in minutes and use it on your next job from the truck.