Decking

Deck projects have a lot of moving parts. Your bids should keep up.

Building a deck is not just laying boards. There is demo if you are replacing an old one, framing, decking material, railings, stairs, maybe a pergola or built-in bench. Permits are often required, and the homeowner wants to know exactly what they are getting for the money. A one-line bid does not cut it.

Jobkore was built by a licensed general contractor who knows what goes into a deck build. It gives you estimates, invoices, and payments designed for how deck contractors actually scope and bill their work — with the detail your clients expect and the speed you need to keep bidding.

Estimates broken out by phase and material

A solid deck estimate separates the job into sections the homeowner can follow — demo, framing, decking material, railings, stairs, and any extras like a pergola or lighting. Jobkore lets you organize estimates into sections with line items, descriptions, quantities, and rates so nothing is hidden and nothing is left out.

When a client is choosing between pressure-treated lumber and composite, they need to see the difference clearly. Breaking out materials from labor in each section lets them compare options and understand the value. That transparency is what separates a professional bid from a number on a napkin — and it is what wins the job.

Change orders when the scope grows

The homeowner sees the framing going up and decides they want to extend the deck another four feet. Or they want to add a second set of stairs. Without documentation, those additions become disputes about what was included in the original price — especially once the project is finished and the final invoice arrives.

Jobkore handles change orders as separate documents tied to the original estimate. Each one has its own line items, its own client approval, and its own invoice. When the homeowner signs off on the extension, you have a clear record of the additional scope and cost. No ambiguity, no "I thought that was part of the deal" at the end.

Hank AI builds the estimate from your walkthrough

You measure the yard, snap photos of the existing deck or the area where the new one is going, and jot down notes about railings, stairs, and material preferences. Hank AI reads all of it and organizes everything into structured estimate sections and line items. You review, adjust your pricing, and send.

For a deck builder who is quoting a composite deck replacement, a new pergola build, and a railing job — all in the same week — Hank gets the estimate structure done in minutes. You focus on the numbers and the details, not on typing up sections and formatting line items from scratch.

Invoice with a deposit, collect final payment online

Deck builds usually start with a deposit — you need to order materials before framing starts. Jobkore lets you create multiple invoices against the same estimate: deposit up front, progress payment at framing, final payment at completion. You track what has been billed versus what is outstanding, and your client pays through a link via online payment.

Credit card or bank transfer — the homeowner picks what works for them. No more waiting on checks or chasing people down after the deck is done. Stripe handles the processing at their standard rate, and Jobkore charges zero additional fees on top.

Track every project from one dashboard

Revenue this month, outstanding balances, overdue invoices, estimates waiting for approval — all in one place. Whether you are running one deck build or five, you know exactly where your money is and which bids are still out there without digging through emails and text messages.