The problem
You finish the walkthrough. Client asks when they can expect a quote. "I'll send something over tonight." Tonight becomes tomorrow. Tomorrow becomes the client calling to ask. By then, someone else may have already sent one.
Why we built it
The fastest bid wins more work than the best bid. If you can send a quote before you leave the driveway, you catch the client while their head is already in the project — before they talk to anyone else.
How it works
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Build or review the bid from the job site on your phone.
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Tap "Send." Choose email, SMS, or copy a shareable link.
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Client gets a professionally formatted bid instantly — your name, your logo, the line items.
What changes for your business
Before
Finish the walkthrough. Email the bid from the desk later. Client's already gotten two others.
After
Build and send from the driveway. Client gets it before you pull out.
Common questions
How do I send a contractor estimate from my phone?
In DIRT, tap "Send" on any finished bid and choose email, SMS, or copy a shareable link. The client gets a professionally formatted quote with your name, logo, and line items — sent from wherever you're standing, before you leave the property.
Can I send a contractor bid by text message?
Yes. When you tap "Send" in DIRT, you choose the delivery method: email, SMS, or a shareable link you can paste anywhere. Most residential clients respond faster to a text than an email, so having that option matters on competitive bids.
How does the client receive my bid?
They get a notification — text or email, depending on what you chose — with a link. That link opens a clean, mobile-first bid page in any browser. No app, no PDF attachment that won't open on their phone, no extra steps on their end.
What should I include in a bid before I send it?
Client name, job description, itemized line items with costs, and total amount. In DIRT your name and logo appear on the bid automatically. Adding photos from the site walkthrough reduces scope questions after the client reviews the quote.
Should I follow up after sending a contractor estimate?
Yes. Most clients don't respond immediately. DIRT tracks bid status and surfaces a follow-up reminder if you don't hear back within your window. The follow-up is often what converts a pending bid to an accepted one.
Does sending a bid faster actually help close more work?
Consistently, yes. The contractor who sends a quote within an hour of the walkthrough catches the client while they're still engaged. A bid that takes two days gives the client time to talk to two more contractors. Speed and professionalism together are a strong combination.
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.