Everything a welder 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.
- Job expenses with receipt photos, so you see your real profit per job.
- Before-and-after photos on every job, taken on site.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a welder might add:
| Mobile welding (per hour) | $110 |
| Gate fabrication | $1,500 |
| Railing (per ft) | $75 |
| Trailer repair | $400 |
| Equipment repair | $350 |
| Steel stairs | $3,500 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Custom steel gate and repair on a trailer
A ranch owner needs a new driveway gate and a cracked trailer tongue welded.
| Custom gate (per ft) × 14 | $1,680 |
| Trailer repair | $250 |
| Mobile welding (per hour) × 2 | $220 |
| Total | $2,150 |
| Deposit to start (40%) | $860 |
Steel is the big cost — record it as an expense when you buy it, and take the deposit first.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a welder
Can you come to me?
Mobile welding is a selling point; price travel clearly.
What metal should I use?
Explain the options on the estimate.
Can you paint it too?
Add finishing as its own line.
Tips for your welder business
- Charge for travel and setup on mobile jobs.
- Steel prices change — deposit before ordering.
- Photos of custom work are your portfolio.
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 welding and fabrication shops 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 see my profit per job?
Yes. Add materials and other expenses with receipt photos to a job and Selk shows what you kept.
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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