Grow Your Business
Win More Work. Build a Stronger Business.
Take on bigger jobs without adding more tools or extra admin. Joist helps you win more projects, strengthen your reputation, and fund business growth, all from the same app you already use.
- Review Management
- Homeowner Financing
- Business Loans
Everything you need to take on new opportunities and grow your business
Book higher-value work, improve cash flow, and build a reputation that keeps new customers coming in. Joist brings together the tools you need to keep momentum going, so you’re always ready for what’s next.
Boost Online Reviews
More 5-star reviews help you stand out, build trust with homeowners, and win more jobs.
- Send Google review requests automatically after customers pay
- Build trust with homeowners before the first phone call or message
- Stay visible when customers search and compare contractors online
Offer Homeowner Financing
Financing helps you turn more estimates into approved jobs, because your customers can move forward with larger projects.
- Help customers manage project costs with flexible payment options
- Win more jobs at your full price without cutting scope
- Get paid upfront once homeowners are approved for financing
Access Business Funding
Get fast access to working capital so you can take on bigger jobs and new opportunities that come your way.
- Take on larger projects, hire crews, or invest in equipment
- Get a funding decision in as little as 3 minutes
- Access funds without lengthy bank applications or approval delays
Keep growing with Joist
As your workload grows, it gets harder to stay on top of everything. Joist helps you build a strong, organized foundation, so you stay in control of your jobs, cash flow, and customers.
Go From Estimate to Paid
Create estimates, send invoices, and collect payments, all in one place with a simple workflow.
Run Your Business
Manage jobs, clients, and new leads, so you keep work moving and always know what’s happening next.
Stay Organized
Track expenses, review reports, and sync with QuickBooks, for a clearer view of your business.
FAQ
Many homeowners are looking for high-quality work, but the full project cost can feel overwhelming all at once. Offering homeowner financing through Joist gives customers a way to spread payments over time, making larger projects feel more manageable. That helps you convert more leads into jobs, protect your full scope of work, and increase your average project size without lowering your pricing.
Happy customers are most likely to leave a review right after the job is finished and payment is complete. Joist helps you capture that moment automatically by sending review requests for you. A steady stream of recent 5-star reviews offers social proof, builds trust with future customers, helps you stand out online, and makes it easier to win new work.
Traditional bank loans can take weeks, require lengthy applications, and create delays when you need funds quickly. Joist Lending helps you check your options in minutes and access funding as soon as the next business day. That means you can buy materials, cover payroll, or move quickly on a larger opportunity without waiting on bank approvals or complicated paperwork.
Growth works best when every part of your business supports the next opportunity. Financing helps you win larger jobs, reviews help establish credibility with future customers, business funding helps you move quickly when opportunities come up, and rewards help lower everyday costs. Together, these tools help you build momentum, improve cash flow, and strategically scale your business over time.
Join over 1.3M contractors who trust Joist.
Joist is built specifically for contractors, with simple tools to estimate jobs, send invoices, and get paid, so you can stay organized, protect your cash flow, and grow your business. It’s easy to get started.
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18,500+ 5 Star Reviews
Last Updated August 2026
Outstanding tool, a must for all contractors
“I can do estimates and bill clients on the spot. Customer love how they get a quote, invoice and or receipt right-a-way. The mobile app and web interface are outstanding. Custom contracts and phone inclusion allow for a wide range of customization.”
Jose R
Last Updated July 2026
Saved more than 50% of my time estimating jobs
“Wow! My world became so much easier with the Joist App. Estimating jobs takes 1/2 the time. I’m looking forward to the future with Joist Pro!”
JC Design Co
Last Updated August 2026
10 out of 10 hands down
“We have used Joist and recommended this to many for years! It is one of the best programs I have used for agreements. Integrates photos, multiple addresses, save frequently used items, easy export- the perfect solution for a company on a budget!”
Jerika Z
Last Updated July 2026
My sales grew by 35%-45%
“So simple, professional, and gives the customer so many options to pay including financing and credit cards. It has upped my business sales 35%-45%.”
Joe Goossens
Last Updated July 2026
Great estimating and invoicing software
“Very easy to navigate and create custom invoices and estimates; easy to keep a database of clients and customers; easy to keep a rolling list of items and set pricing on each line item.”
Jenny C
Last Updated July 2026
Simple to update invoices
“The software has a great user interface and a modern feel, without the user being overwhelmed by overloaded features.”
Alison M
Built for your trade
From plumbing and electrical to roofing and remodeling, Joist helps contractors create professional invoices and estimates, run jobs, and get paid sooner. See how it works for your trade.
Helpful resources for contractors
Whether you’re trying to win bigger projects, improve your online reputation, or strengthen your cash flow, these resources can help move your business forward.
Contractor Resource Center
Access free tools and guides built for contractors, including templates, calculators, and how-to articles, designed to help you price work confidently, improve cash flow, and support long-term business growth.
- Learn how to build job quotes, track work, and understand your numbers
- Use ready-made tools to simplify day-to-day admin tasks
- Get step-by-step guidance you can apply right on the job
Free Estimate Templates
Download contractor-ready estimate templates you can customize and use right away.
Free Invoice Templates
Download professional invoice templates designed for contractors and ready to send.
Free Calculators
Use pricing calculators to estimate jobs accurately and protect your profit.
Guides for growing your business
Looking for practical ways to win more work, improve profit margins, and keep expanding? These free guides and articles are built for contractors who are ready for where their business is going next.
