Common questions.
How is this different from Jobber or Housecall Pro?
Those are great general field-service apps but built for plumbers, electricians, HVAC — broad enough that wrap/vinyl/PPF installers end up forcing their workflow to fit. InstallerFlo is narrower and cheaper: built around the install hand-off specifically, plus the Network of wrap shops looking for installers.
Can I bid hourly, flat, or both?
Both. Quote lines can be fixed-fee install, hourly labor, per-sqft, or subcontract markup. Mix-and-match per job. Once a quote is accepted, the install slots auto-create on your dispatch board.
What does the photo proof actually do?
Snap before + after photos right from your phone. They attach to the job + the customer record. When a customer claims an issue 6 months later you have timestamped proof of how the install looked when you left. Same photos fill your portfolio and feed Network reviews.
Tell me more about the Network.
Wrap and print shops post installs they can't take themselves — overflow work, out-of-town jobs, specialty installs (PPF, color change, fleet). You browse jobs, apply, and direct-message the shop. Cross-platform reviews mean a great review from one shop helps you get hired by the next. $9/mo add-on, optional.
Can I run a crew with multiple installers?
Yes, but with one shared login today. Multiple-seat support is on the roadmap. For now solo + small crew works fine on one account — assign jobs by name in the notes field. We don't charge extra for team size and we don't gate features by seat count.
Do I need a Stripe account?
Only if you want online payment collection through the customer portal. Otherwise you can record cash, check, ACH, or external card payments manually. Most installers connect Stripe in the first week because deposit collection drops net-days-outstanding from ~3 weeks to ~3 days.
What about taxes?
Tax rate is set per quote. Sales-tax registration is your responsibility — InstallerFlo doesn't file taxes, it tracks them. Most installers pass tax through directly; some absorb it into the install fee. Either works.