Plastering

Plastering estimates are not one-size-fits-all.

Stucco on new construction is a different bid than a patch-and-match repair on a 40-year-old house. Interior plaster, EIFS, decorative finishes, knockdown texture — every surface type has different material costs, prep requirements, and labor rates. You need estimates that reflect that detail, not a single line item that leaves the client guessing.

Jobkore was built by a licensed contractor who understands trade-specific work. It gives you the tools to write clear, itemized estimates that separate scope by surface type, break out materials from labor, and show the client exactly what they are paying for — without spending an hour formatting a spreadsheet.

Estimate by surface, by area, by finish

Plastering jobs price by square footage, but the rate depends on what you are doing. New three-coat stucco is different from a one-coat repair. Smooth finish costs more than dash. EIFS has its own material and labor breakdown. Jobkore lets you organize estimates into sections — separate exterior stucco from interior plaster, new work from repair, each with its own line items, quantities, and rates.

When a client sees the difference between prep work, base coats, and finish coats broken out clearly, they understand why the number is what it is. That level of detail wins jobs and prevents scope disputes later.

Invoicing that matches how plastering jobs progress

Most plastering jobs are not single-invoice work. Larger stucco jobs bill in stages — scratch coat done, brown coat done, finish applied. Repair work might be one invoice, but new construction often needs progress billing tied to phases. Jobkore lets you set a deposit on the estimate, then create an invoice and record partial payments as the work progresses.

Weather delays are part of the trade. When a job gets pushed because of rain or temperature, your invoicing stays organized. You track what has been billed, what has been completed, and what is still outstanding — no confusion between you and the GC or homeowner about where things stand.

Hank AI organizes your site notes into an estimate

After a walkthrough, you have measurements on your phone, photos of the existing surface conditions, maybe notes about how much prep the substrate needs. Hank AI reads through all of it and organizes everything into structured estimate sections and line items — exterior walls separated from soffits, new stucco separated from crack repair.

You review what Hank puts together, plug in your rates, and send. For plasterers running multiple bids in a week, this cuts estimate turnaround from hours to minutes. The faster a clean, professional estimate lands in front of a GC, the better your shot at winning the job.

Get paid without chasing the check

You finished the job. The stucco looks great. Now you are waiting two weeks for a check that may or may not show up. Jobkore lets you send invoices with a payment link — your client or GC pays with a credit card or bank transfer through Stripe. No phone calls. No "I will mail it Friday."

Stripe handles processing at their standard rate (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction), and Jobkore charges zero additional fees on top. You keep more of what you earn, and you get paid faster.

Know where every job stands

Revenue this month, outstanding invoices, estimates waiting for approval, overdue balances — all in one dashboard. No digging through text threads or paper files to figure out who owes you money or which bids are still pending.