Everything a deck builder 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.
- Deposits by card right on the estimate, before you buy materials.
- Multi-day jobs that show on every day of the schedule.
- A real weather forecast on every day of your schedule.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a deck builder might add:
| Pressure-treated deck (per sq ft) | $35 |
| Composite deck (per sq ft) | $55 |
| Deck repair | $600 |
| Railing (per ft) | $45 |
| Deck staining | $650 |
| Pergola | $4,500 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Composite deck with stairs and railing
The old wood deck is rotting. The customer wants a 16 × 20 composite deck with railing and wide stairs to the yard.
| Composite deck (per sq ft) × 320 | $17,600 |
| Railing (per ft) × 40 | $1,800 |
| Stairs | $900 |
| Old deck removal | $800 |
| Total | $21,100 |
| Deposit to start (35%) | $7,385 |
Take the deposit before ordering boards, schedule the build across several days, and keep the supply house receipts on the job as expenses.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a deck builder
Composite or wood?
Send each option as its own estimate with the price difference.
Do I need a permit?
Many places require one for decks. Add it as its own line.
How long will it take?
Put the dates on the schedule so the customer sees them.
Tips for your deck builder business
- Composite decks are high value — never start without a deposit.
- Removal of the old deck is real work; price it separately.
- A pergola or lighting is an easy upsell on a new deck.
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 deck and patio builders ask
Can customers pay a deposit?
Yes. Set a deposit on the estimate; the customer pays it by card and approves the job at the same time.
Can a job last several days?
Yes. Set how many days a job takes and it shows on each day of the schedule.
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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