Before the site visit
Send your published portfolio URL when arranging a consultation. The client can see the types of installations, repairs or finishes you usually handle and arrive with more specific questions.
Portfolio Store · Evidence alongside your estimate
A portfolio for quotes and estimates that shows what you can deliver
A price tells a prospect what a job may cost. Relevant finished-work photos help them understand what that price represents. Build a project-based portfolio to share alongside estimates you prepare in your own quoting tool.
Give the numbers some visual context
When two contractors send similar estimates, the prospect may still be unsure about finish quality, materials or the kind of work each has completed. A focused portfolio can answer those questions without turning the estimate into a giant photo attachment.
Real Portfolio Store example
Let prospects inspect the work, not just the price
This is a screenshot of an existing online portfolio, not an estimate or an invoice. Use it as a reference for how visual projects can be presented beside a separate written quote.
Four moments when a portfolio strengthens an estimate
With the written quote
In your email or message, mention one or two relevant projects and include the portfolio link. Keep prices, quantities, terms and scope in your separate estimate document.
During a comparison
A homeowner comparing bids can inspect your previous results instead of relying on a bare list of services. Avoid presenting a different project's outcome as a guarantee for theirs.
After a follow-up question
If a prospect asks about a specific finish or room type, point them toward matching work in your portfolio. Update the live portfolio as you complete new jobs.
What to show for a credible estimate
Match the job, not just the trade. A bathroom renovation quote benefits from completed bathroom projects, ideally showing the same sort of surfaces and constraints. A garden maintenance estimate benefits from seasonal before-and-after examples. Three relevant projects are often more useful than dozens of unrelated photographs.
Make the evidence understandable. Give each project a clear name and select images that show the starting condition, important details and finished result where you have permission to publish them. Explain the work accurately in your accompanying message; the portfolio is visual evidence, not a technical specification.
Keep commercial terms separate. Portfolio Store organizes and publishes your work; it does not calculate prices, create quotes, accept estimate approvals or synchronize with invoicing systems. Prepare your estimate using your normal process, then share the public portfolio address as supporting context. PRO and BUSINESS subscribers can also export a PDF portfolio from Share in the app when a client prefers a document.
A practical workflow from completed job to quote
1. Collect proof from finished jobs
Choose images you own or are permitted to publish. Include enough detail to show the result without exposing a customer's private information.
2. Build projects by job type
Upload photos to Portfolio Store and group them into projects with meaningful titles. Check the published view on a phone before sharing it.
3. Send your estimate separately
Prepare prices and scope outside Portfolio Store. Add your public portfolio URL to the email or message, with a sentence identifying the most relevant work.
4. Follow up with context
Answer questions about materials, schedule or suitability in your own communication. Use the portfolio to illustrate experience, never to replace contractual details.
Portfolio and estimate FAQs
Can Portfolio Store generate a quote or estimate?
No. Portfolio Store is a portfolio builder. Create your prices, scope and terms using your usual quoting method, then share a portfolio link alongside them.
Should I include every completed job?
No. Prioritize work similar to the prospect's request. A focused selection makes it easier to judge your experience without searching through unrelated examples.
How do I share a portfolio with an estimate?
Copy the published portfolio URL into the message that accompanies your separate estimate. Explain which examples are relevant and why.
Can I send a PDF instead of a link?
PRO and BUSINESS subscribers can export a portfolio PDF from the app's Share action. The PDF is a snapshot; the live link is better for showing later updates.
Can I start without paying?
Yes. The Free plan supports a small portfolio with five images and one project. Check Pricing for current limits and paid options.
Does a portfolio prove the estimate is accurate?
No. Past work can illustrate your capabilities, but it does not verify measurements, pricing or suitability for a new job. Those belong in the estimate and your discussion with the client.
Make the work behind the number visible.
A clear estimate explains the offer. A relevant portfolio helps the customer picture the outcome.
Build the portfolio that supports your next quote
Organize finished work into projects and share a public link with the estimates you prepare elsewhere.