# PaintScout

> PaintScout is the software platform built for painting contractors. It combines estimating, sales, CRM, scheduling, and production management so painting businesses can run their entire operation — from first lead to job complete — in one place.

## Company Info

- Website: https://www.paintscout.com/
- Founded: 2018
- Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Founders: Jon Bryant, Bryce Tymrick

## What PaintScout Does

PaintScout is structured around two connected products: **Sales** (the core platform) and **Operations** (an add-on). Together they cover the full painting contractor workflow from lead to job complete.

### Sales (Core Platform)

Everything a painting business needs to sell:

- **Estimating**: Production rate estimating, pre-built templates, material lists, photos, optional upgrades & add-ons, change orders, internal notes
- **Proposals**: Branded, interactive presentations, eSignature collection, send via email or text, viewed/signed notifications
- **Customer Chat**: Two-way messaging linked directly in estimates
- **Payments**: Collect deposits and final payments, accept ACH and credit cards, Wisetack financing integration, payment links in estimates, payment status tracking
- **Reporting & Automation**: Estimate performance and close rates, sales leaderboards, invoicing reports, automated email and SMS, automated reminders and confirmations

### Operations (Add-On)

Extends Sales with CRM, scheduling, and production management:

- **CRM**: Contact and company management, deal tracking, full interaction timeline, tags and segmentation, notes and files
- **Pipeline**: Visual sales pipeline, drag-and-drop board view, deal filters and rotting tracking
- **Scheduling**: Centralized scheduling calendar, two-way Google Calendar sync, book estimates/visits/follow-ups, interactive Google Maps for event booking and rep visibility
- **Production**: Schedule jobs, manage crews and timelines, track progress from scheduled to complete
- **Tasks**: Team task management, task tracking and assignment, automated follow-ups

## Who It's For

- Residential painting contractors
- Commercial painting contractors
- Painting sales teams
- Painting business owners looking to scale

## Pricing

All prices in USD.

**Sales (Core Platform)**
- $99/user/month billed annually
- $119/user/month billed monthly

**Operations (Add-On)**
- $79/month billed annually
- $99/month billed monthly
- Additional team seats: $20/user/month

**Free trial**: 14 days, no credit card required.

### Success Packages (Optional Onboarding)

Every account includes free onboarding. Success Packages provide expert setup help:

- **Plus — $999**: Production rates setup, contacts and products import, products assignment, two 1-hour training sessions
- **Pro — $1,499**: Everything in Plus, plus one presentation build-out and account settings & estimate types
- **Premium — $1,999**: Everything in Pro, plus three presentation build-outs, three training sessions, email templates, estimate templates, and customized auto follow-ups

## Integrations

- QuickBooks Online
- CompanyCam
- HubSpot
- Pipedrive
- Monday.com
- Zapier
- Wisetack (financing)
- Google Calendar (two-way sync, included with Operations)

## Reviews & Endorsements

PaintScout is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google.

**Headline stats:**
- $4B+ in painting work sold through PaintScout to date
- 23% average increase in win rate for customers
- 5 minutes average time spent per estimate

**What users consistently praise:**
- Easy to use, intuitive interface
- Professional-looking estimates and proposals
- Exceptional customer support
- Built specifically for painting contractors
- Increased close rates and sales
- Customizable production rate estimating

**Industry Endorsements:**

Nick Slavik, Chairman of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) and proprietor of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co.: "PaintScout changed everything for us. Estimates are faster, more consistent, and more professional — and that translates into more wins."

Erik Barstow, Painting Business Pro: "PaintScout has completely transformed how our clients estimate and sell. It's faster, more accurate, and helps close more jobs."

Chris Moore, Elite Business Advisors: "We recommend PaintScout to every painting contractor we work with."

## Podcast

**Price. Sell. Paint.** — A podcast for painting contractors hosted by Jon Bryant (PaintScout CEO) and Michael Murray (Textbook Painting). Episodes cover estimating, sales strategies, hiring, pricing, and growing a painting business.

- Podcast site: https://www.pricesellpaint.com/
- PaintScout podcast page: https://www.paintscout.com/podcast
- Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.paintscout.com/
- Sales: https://www.paintscout.com/painting-estimates
- Operations: https://www.paintscout.com/operations
- Integrations: https://www.paintscout.com/integrations
- Pricing: https://www.paintscout.com/pricing
- PaintScout Guides: https://www.paintscout.com/guides
- Success Stories: https://www.paintscout.com/success-stories
- Help Center: https://www.paintscout.com/helpcenter
- Podcast: https://www.paintscout.com/podcast

## Contact

- Support: support@paintscout.com
- Contact Page: https://www.paintscout.com/contact

## Community

- Facebook Group (Pricing Painting Projects): https://www.facebook.com/groups/pricingpaintingprojects
- Webinars (YouTube playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94xw_u4z9z6KRYFuki1-rwDeoqbSJ3S1

## Social

- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/paintscout
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintscout/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintscout
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paintscout
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paintscout
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/paintscout