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Software for Chicago general contractors.
General contractors coordinate every trade across the whole project. Hello Renovate is built for that job.
Built for Chicago general contractors
Built for general contractors
General contractors coordinate every trade across the whole project. Hello Renovate is built for that job.
Milestone billing built in
Split any total into stages tied to physical project progress. Each stage becomes its own branded invoice you send when the work is done on your Chicago, IL projects.
Renovate AI mockups
Show clients a photorealistic room concept alongside the estimate. Pro includes 50 previews per month and Pro Plus includes 100.
Contacts + pipeline built in
Every lead, active client, and past customer in one place. A kanban pipeline with your own stages, and notes and tasks on every client.
From first call to paid job.
Add the client
Create the contact and the job so every estimate, note and file lives on one record.
Build the estimate
Pick line items from your catalog, adjust quantities and add your notes and terms.
Send the link
Send the secure estimate link and let the client accept online from their phone.
Bill in stages
Once accepted, turn the estimate into deposit, progress and final invoices.
Working as a general contractor in Chicago
Estimates from a services catalog, milestone billing, a pipeline for every lead, project schedule, and contacts in one workspace.
Bungalow, greystone, and two flat renovations dominate the neighborhood market. Basement finishes and kitchen remodels lead demand in Lincoln Park, Logan Square, and Oak Park.
Questions, answered.
Short answers. Anything else, just ask us.
What does General contractor Software from Hello Renovate include for Chicago shops?
Estimates from a services catalog, milestone billing, a pipeline for every lead, project schedule, and contacts in one workspace. Hello Renovate is $29.99 per month for Pro or $59.99 per month for Pro Plus. Unlimited estimates and invoices.
Do I need a licence to work as a general contractor in Chicago?
The City of Chicago requires a general contractor licence issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Insurance and bonding are mandatory.
How does Hello Renovate handle general contractor estimates?
Line itemised estimate built from your services catalog with cost and margin on every line. You can attach photos and plans directly to the estimate, calculate markup automatically, and send with a one click accept button.
How does Hello Renovate handle invoices for Chicago general contractors?
Hello Renovate generates a clean branded invoice as a secure link, with your payment terms and instructions on it. Split any total into milestone invoices and send each one when its stage is done. Your client pays you directly, the way they already do.
Does Hello Renovate have a mobile app I can use on Chicago job sites?
Hello Renovate works in your phone's browser today, so you can review estimates and invoices from a job site. Native iOS and Android apps are not available yet.
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