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About Contractor Ops Guide
Contractor Ops Guide is an independent research and software selection resource for U.S. contractors and home service businesses.
Contractor Ops Guide helps roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, and other local service businesses compare software without treating every contractor as the same buyer. A solo operator sending a few estimates each week needs a different system from a multi-crew company managing dispatch, production, pricebooks, and office workflows.
What We Publish
The site focuses on contractor CRM, estimating, proposals, field service, accounting handoffs, quote follow-up, and trade-specific operations. We also publish calculators and templates that contractors can use before purchasing another subscription.
- Software comparisons organized by workflow, team size, and trade.
- Alternatives guides that explain why a product may or may not fit.
- Pricing guides that distinguish public pricing from request pricing.
- Free tools and templates for estimating and follow-up workflows.
Our Editorial Position
Contractor Ops Guide is an independent publication. We do not develop the third-party software covered on this site, and we do not present public product research as hands-on implementation experience. Recommendations are based on documented workflow fit, not a universal star score.
Some pages may contain affiliate links. A commercial relationship does not determine whether a product is included or recommended. Read the full affiliate disclosure and our research methodology.
How We Handle Corrections
Software plans, integrations, and pricing change. We date material updates, link to official vendor sources where practical, and ask readers to verify current terms before buying. Vendors and readers can report a factual error through the contact page. Corrections are reviewed against primary documentation rather than changed solely on request.
Who This Site Is Not For
This is not a directory for homeowners looking to hire a contractor, a source of fabricated product ratings, or a substitute for legal, accounting, safety, or trade-specific professional advice. The goal is narrower: make contractor software decisions easier to understand and easier to verify.