One platform, tailored for construction, with built-in intelligence.
Send professional invoices with confidence.
Create invoices directly from your estimates and change orders, no re-entry. Generate branded PDFs, send with a tracking link, and let customers view online. Payment tracking with skonto, retention, and partial payments. All working offline.
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Experience how Buildlr creates professional invoices from your estimates, with a single click.
I spend 3 hours after work doing admin instead of billing.
Invoicing is done manually in a separate tool like Lexoffice, SevDesk, or even Word. Line items are re-entered from the estimate. Errors creep in. Invoices go out late because it takes too long. And when you send invoices late, you get paid late.
Construction averages 83-day payment cycles vs. standard 30-day terms. Atradius Payment Practices 2025
Create invoices directly from your estimates and change orders, no re-entry. Generate branded PDFs. Send with a tracking link. Customers view and download online. Payment tracking with skonto discounts, retention, and partial payments. All working offline.
From estimate to paid invoice. One platform.
Project-connected invoicing
Pull line items directly from estimates and change orders. No re-entry, no copy-paste, no errors. Every invoice traces back to the approved scope. Change order additions appear automatically.
Estimate-to-invoice pipeline, zero re-entryBranded PDF generation
Professional invoices with your company logo, bank details, and payment terms. PDF rendered in-browser, works offline. Consistent formatting every time. Support for retention, skonto, and reverse charge VAT.
In-browser PDF engine, works offlineOnline invoice viewing
Customers receive an email with a secure link. View the full invoice online, download the PDF. No account needed. Activity tracking shows when invoices are viewed.
Public viewing link, same pattern as quotesPayment tracking
Record payments with skonto discounts, retention holding, and partial payment support. Always know what is outstanding. Payment reminders when invoices go overdue.
Skonto, Einbehalt, Teilzahlung - built for DACHBefore Buildlr
- Open a separate invoicing tool. Re-enter every line item from the estimate. Manually adjust for change orders. 30-60 minutes per invoice.
- Format the PDF. Attach to email. Send. Hope the client receives it. No tracking, no read receipts.
- Check the bank account in 30 days. The client hasn't paid. No tracking, no reminders. Call them. Wait another 30 days.
With Buildlr
- Open the project. Click 'Create Invoice.' Line items pulled from estimates and change orders automatically. Review and adjust.
- Generate branded PDF, send with a tracking link. Client views online. You see 'Viewed' in the activity timeline.
- Record payments as they arrive. Skonto applied automatically. Overdue? Payment reminder ready to send with one click.
The numbers behind construction invoicing.
Built to earn with you, not from you.
Frequently asked questions about construction invoicing.
What does invoicing cost?
Buildlr charges 0.35% per sent invoice, capped at EUR 750/month. No subscription. No per-user fees. Every feature included. 30-day trial with zero charges. We earn when you earn.
Does invoicing work offline?
Yes. Create, edit, and preview invoices offline. PDF generation works in-browser without internet. Send invoices when you reconnect. All data syncs automatically.
Can I pull line items from my estimates?
Yes. Invoices pull directly from your approved estimates and change orders. No re-entry. Every line item traces back to the approved scope.
Is this a replacement for Lexoffice or SevDesk?
Buildlr handles construction-specific invoicing connected to your estimates and projects. For general bookkeeping and tax filing, many customers use Buildlr alongside their existing accounting tool. DATEV export is planned.
What about E-Rechnung compliance?
ZUGFeRD and XRechnung compliance is on the roadmap. Buildlr will generate compliant e-invoices as the 2027 mandate approaches. Current invoices are professional PDF format with all legally required fields.
30 days. Full platform. Zero cost.
Every new Buildlr account starts with 30 days completely free. No processing charges during the trial. No credit card required. No feature limits.
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