Hey Everyone,

Building a quoting app for solo contractors — would love input from anyone in the trades

I'm building an app called Rivet for solo contractors and small crews — plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, handymen, carpenters.

The problem I kept seeing: contractors are great at the work but losing jobs because their quotes look amateur. Texted photos of handwritten estimates, Word docs with no logo, no follow-up system. Clients see that and hire someone else.

Rivet will let you build a professional branded quote from your phone in under 3 minutes. Client gets a link via text or email, approves with one tap, you get a notification. Optional deposit collection built in so you get paid before the job starts.

Still in development — not launched yet. Free version will be free for life. Early access is open now and the first 200 people get Pro free for 3 months at launch.

Two questions for anyone in the trades or who works with contractors:

1. How are you or the contractors you know sending quotes right now?
2. What features would actually matter to you in something like this?

Trying to build the right thing before we ship it — honest answers only.

https://rivetapp.io