PaintScout Sales

The Ultimate Software for Painting Sales

Built for painting contractors who want to take control of their sales process, making it easier to price jobs accurately, follow up with confidence, and win more work.

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Paint estimator presenting a professional digital proposal to a homeowner on a tablet during an on-site estimatePaintScout's production rate calculator showing square footage-based pricing formula alongside a branded digital painting proposal on tablet
 
 

Production Rates

Take control of your pricing.

Build accurate on-site estimates in minutes using customized production rates, without spreadsheets or guesswork. Start selling today with default rates already built in.

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PaintScout production rate calculator with customizable sqft per hour settings, generating accurate labor and material costs for interior painting estimates

Measure once, sell instantly.

Enter your room's dimensions and let PaintScout handle the calculations.

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Create a rate for anything.

From walls and trim to cabinets, set custom rates for every service with complete flexibility.

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Grow your team with confidence.

Equip any rep to sell profitably from day one without needing years of experience.

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Homeowner reviewing a professional painting proposal on laptop before accepting the estimatePaintScout proposal options allowing customers to add upgrades like paint quality, bedroom, and shed painting to their estimate
 
 

Upgrades

Increase your job size.

With dynamic estimates, give your customers the power to customize their project. With options right in the estimate, your customers can easily add upgrades.

Choose one or several, options and see the impact on the total project cost immediately for full transparency.

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Photos & Video

Show, don't tell.

Bring your estimates to life with on-site photos and videos your customers can instantly trust.

  • Capture visuals on-site from your phone or tablet.
  • Attach and link to line items so customers see exactly what’s included.
  • Avoid misunderstandings with clear, visual details.
  • Win trust faster with polished, professional proposals.
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PaintScout proposal media gallery showing cabinet painting project photos that can be added to professional estimates
PaintScout estimate templates for interior, cabinet, exterior, deck, and floor coatings with detailed line items and pricing for exterior painting prep and siding work
 
 

Templates

Consistent estimates in minutes.

Create fully customizable templates for every type of project you sell. Pre-populated line items, rates, areas, and optional upgrades make building estimates a breeze, so you can send polished presentations, fast.

  • Standardize your process
  • Save hours of work
  • Make training simple
 
 

Presentations

Put your best foot forward.

Turn your estimates into professional, clickable presentations that close more jobs, and reflects the high-quality work your company does.

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Easy to navigate interface.

The user-friendly menu bar lets your customers easily navigate through your Presentation. The estimate is attached to the Presentation and sent to your customer.

Increase your close rates.

PaintScout presentations highlight your work, process, and professionalism — not just the plain numbers. Your company will be the clear choice.

Your brand brought to life.

Show customers a presentation that feels 100% yours. Add your logo, brand colors, and team photos to create a polished, personalized look.

Personalize with photos.

Include a photo of your customer’s actual home to make every proposal feel personal, professional, and credible from the very first glance.

Follow up at the right time, every time.

PaintScout automates follow-ups and tracks estimate activity in real time, so you know exactly when to reach out—helping you build trust and close deals faster.

 
 

Auto Follow-Ups

No chasing clients.

Focus on what you do best—let PaintScout handle the follow-up. Customizable smart automations allow you to check in with clients without adding tasks to your day.

PaintScout automated follow-up settings for painting estimates and invoices with email and SMS notification options
 
 

Estimate Activity Tracking

Nail the timing.

Get real-time insights the moment your quote is opened, viewed, or signed, giving you the perfect opportunity to follow up, act fast, and close deals sooner.

PaintScout activity feed showing painting estimate timeline from viewed to accepted with customer e-signature
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Our customers really love us.

 
 

I've been a PaintScout user for over two years now and can easily say it's the best estimating platform for painting contractors.

Refined Painting Services LLC
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PaintScout is a great estimating program. It's easy to learn and easy to use. It has saved me many hours when writing proposal.

The Painting Pros
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PaintScout has helped us level up our sales process and simplicity of streamlining writing estimates, and work orders. Super friendly, responsive, and caring team. Highly recommend PaintScout!

Headwaters Painting
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Utilizing PaintScout for my business has really helped to transform everything. We are able to get proposals to the customer much faster and much more accurately!

Smith & Company Painting Oregon
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I have used many apps throughout the years, PaintScout is by far the BEST. Easy to use, great educational videos, and an awesome team that will answer my questions and are up to suggestions.

Estimator at Jr’s Painting & Prefinishing INC
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Metrix Painting uses PaintScout and we have been very happy with them. Their software has helped us raise the level of professionalism of our estimates. Their customer support is outstanding and exceptionally responsive.

Metrix Painting
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The paintscout team is amazing. They are very quick with responding to any issues that come up. They are knowledgeable and really know their product. Thank you for making estimating software so easy.

Morson Painting & Renovations
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PaintScout has helped me from the start of my business! It helps with all of the estimating and CRM. Thank you to PaintScout! Highly recommend!

Tornambe Painting
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Customer Chat

Answers and updates, instantly.

Customer chat built right into your estimates. Easily give your clients what they need, when they need it. Customers can ask questions or request changes, so that the project can keep moving without the delay.

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Homeowner smiling at laptop after receiving a painting estimate notification from PaintScoutPaintScout customer chat feature showing two-way messaging between painting contractor and client
Customer e-signature on a digital painting proposal for $5,432.10 with Accept Estimate button in PaintScoutHomeowner reviewing and e-signing a digital painting proposal on his phone from his living roomHomeowner reviewing and e-signing a digital painting proposal on his phone from his living room
 
 

eSigning

Get the signature from anywhere.

Our convenient, quick, and secure eSigning lets clients sign off on estimates digitally from any device. It’s built right into your estimate, so you can skip the printing, the scanning, and the paperwork run around.

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Production

Everything your crew needs, in one place.

Give your crew everything they need, and nothing they don’t. Show exact job hours (or don’t), the promised scope, and the essentials only.

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Work Orders

Give your crew everything they need, and nothing they don’t. Show exact job hours (or don’t), the promised scope, and the essentials only.

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Crew Notes

Share clear crew notes, visuals, and work orders so jobs run smoothly. Make live change orders to capture upsells and keep everyone in sync.

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Change Orders

Unlock more profit with on-site change orders that crews can create instantly. Upsell extra work, secure fast approvals with signatures, and keep pricing or hours crystal-clear.

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Used by the very best in the painting industry.

Matt Kuyper, owner of Harpeth Painting and PaintScout customer

"PaintScout streamlined our estimating process and elevated our professionalism. It saves time, improves accuracy, and helps us win more jobs. It’s a game-changer."

Matt Kuyper
Harpeth Painting
Nick Slavik, PCA Chairman and owner of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co., PaintScout endorser

"PaintScout changed everything for us. Estimates are faster, more consistent, and more professional and that translates into more wins. If you’re serious about growing your painting business, you need this."

Nick Slavik
Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co., PCA Chairman
Chris Moore, Elite Business Advisors, painting industry consultant who recommends PaintScout

"We recommend PaintScout to every painting contractor we work with. It saves time, increases close rates, and allows for a professional presentation that sets their business apart."

Chris Moore
Elite Business Advisors
Erik Barstow, Painting Business Pro founder and PaintScout advocate

"PaintScout has completely transformed how our clients estimate and sell. It’s faster, more accurate, and helps close more jobs. If you’re serious about scaling your painting business, PaintScout is the tool you can’t afford to skip."

Erik Barstow
Painting Business Pro
PaintScout invoicing interface with email and SMS delivery options, showing itemized painting job details for walls, baseboards, windows, doors, and ceiling
 
 

Invoicing

Get paid fast, always.

Turn approved estimates into invoices instantly to keep cash flow steady and give customers a seamless experience.

  • Text or email your invoices
  • Request progress payments
  • Trigger notifications for outstanding payments
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Integrations

Integrates with the tools you already use.

Work smarter with everything in one place, and get the most out of your PaintScout experience.

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FAQs

Have questions?

Here are some of the questions we get asked the most often. Don't see what you're looking for here—reach out to support.

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What is PaintScout, and how does it help with painting sales?

PaintScout is an estimating and sales platform built specifically for painting contractors. It helps you build professional, accurate estimates quickly, present them to customers in a clean, clickable format, and close jobs with integrated eSignatures and payments.

Can I create estimates and proposals directly in PaintScout?

Yes! PaintScout lets you build detailed estimates using pre-built templates, production rates, and customizable add-ons. You can send them via email or text, track when they’re viewed, and collect e-signatures

How does PaintScout help me win more jobs?

With professional proposals, clear pricing, upgrade options, and integrated financing, PaintScout helps you close more deals and increase your average job size. CRM features like follow-ups and pipeline tracking make sure no leads fall through the cracks.

Can I include upgrades and add-ons in my estimates?

Yes, you can easily include optional add-ons or upgrades, which customers can select directly from their proposal.

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