Everything a carpenter needs — nothing you don’t
- Estimates in minutes from your own price book, sent by text, email or WhatsApp.
- Schedule and crew — assign a worker or a crew; they see the job instantly.
- Invoices and card payments — Pay Now on every invoice, money to your bank.
- Mark materials so tax applies only to them when your state works that way.
- Before-and-after photos on every job, taken on site.
- Job expenses with receipt photos, so you see your real profit per job.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a carpenter might add:
| Baseboard install (per ft) | $6 |
| Crown molding (per ft) | $12 |
| Built-in shelves | $1,800 |
| Door hanging | $250 |
| Framing (per day) | $900 |
| Stair repair | $500 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Built-in bookshelves around a fireplace
The customer wants painted built-ins on both sides of the fireplace with cabinets below and adjustable shelves above.
| Built-in cabinet (per ft) × 10 | $4,500 |
| Crown molding (per ft) × 24 | $432 |
| Paint finish | $600 |
| Total | $5,532 |
| Deposit to start (40%) | $2,212.80 |
Collect the deposit for the wood, schedule shop days and install days, and save the finished photos — built-ins sell themselves.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a carpenter
Can I pick the paint color?
Yes — write the color on the job notes.
How long is the install?
Often a few days on site after shop work.
Will the shelves sag?
Explain your materials and span in the notes.
Tips for your carpenter business
- Show finished work photos on every estimate visit.
- Separate shop time from install time in your price.
- Trim and molding are the easy add-on for every carpentry job.
One path, start to paid
New job → Estimate → Schedule → Crew does it → Invoice → Paid. The same simple steps for every job, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Simple pricing
| Solo — just you | $29/mo |
| Contractor — you + up to 5 workers | $79/mo |
| Contractor 10 — you + up to 10 workers | $129/mo |
Everything included. Every feature is in every plan — no add-ons, no surprise charges later. Plans only differ by how many workers you have.
First 100 companies keep $19 / $49 / $89 a month for as long as they stay subscribed. Workers are always free.
Questions carpenters ask
Can I tax materials only?
Yes. Tax the whole job, only the lines marked as materials, or a fixed amount per invoice.
Can I add photos to a job?
Yes. You and your workers can add photos on site — before and after — and open them full screen.
How much does Selk cost?
Selk costs $29/month for Solo, $79/month for Contractor (owner plus up to 5 workers), and $129/month for Contractor 10 (owner plus up to 10 workers). The first 100 companies lock in founding prices of $19, $49 and $89 per month for as long as they stay subscribed.
Do my workers pay?
No. Workers are always free on every Selk plan. There are no per-seat fees, and the worker app is separate from the contractor app.
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