Everything a tile setter 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.
- Before-and-after photos on every job, taken on site.
- Deposits by card right on the estimate, before you buy materials.
- Mark materials so tax applies only to them when your state works that way.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a tile setter might add:
| Floor tile (per sq ft) | $9 |
| Shower walls (per sq ft) | $14 |
| Backsplash (per sq ft) | $18 |
| Shower pan | $1,200 |
| Regrouting (per sq ft) | $5 |
| Tile repair | $250 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Kitchen backsplash in subway tile
The customer has chosen a white subway tile and wants it from countertop to cabinets, including behind the range.
| Backsplash install (per sq ft) × 40 | $880 |
| Outlet extenders × 4 | $60 |
| Grout sealing | $90 |
| Total | $1,030 |
| Deposit to start (30%) | $309 |
The customer approves and pays the deposit online. Before photos, layout photos and finished photos all stay on the job.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a tile setter
Do you supply the tile?
Note who buys the tile on the estimate.
How long before I can cook?
Put your grout cure time in the notes.
Should I seal the grout?
Many setters recommend it; offer it as a line.
Tips for your tile setter business
- Small jobs still need a minimum price.
- Layout photos protect you when the customer changes their mind.
- Grout sealing is a simple add-on most customers say yes to.
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 tile setters ask
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.
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.
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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