Drywall contractors know how much work goes into a single job and how detailed they must be to ensure they aren’t making costly mistakes. From making sure measurements are accurate and keeping track of the number of materials used to creating time-consuming invoices, drywall contractors have a demanding job. Fortunately, there are several Android apps available that will make their job much easier. Whether you are looking to run your small drywall business more efficiently, improve your performance, or just want to take some of the stress out of tasks, these five apps are worth checking out.
Drywall Calculator
Drywall contractors of any experience level can utilize this app to increase their efficiency. The Drywall Calculator helps estimate the amount of labor and materials needed to complete a drywall job including tape, screws, mud and boards. Conveniently, this calculator includes conversions, supports metric and imperial units, and allows various lengths of measurement to be used from millimeters to yards.
By being able to enter multiple areas at once and save an unlimited amount of jobs, you will quickly be able to get the numbers you need while limiting your chances of costly mistakes.
Features:
- Ability to calculate nearly any shape and size
- Values will be saved when exiting the app
- Create complex objects by entering multiple areas at once
- Save various materials including board thickness, sizes and waste
The Drywall Calculator App is available on Google Play.
DEWALT Mobile Pro
The drywall section of this app is incredibly valuable to contractors. DEWALT Mobile Pro has a specific formula for drywall estimating and saves you from dealing with the math. Within the app, you are also able to email any calculations instantly which can save time and eliminate miscommunication. The built-in real-world examples of concepts can help contractors explain various information to their clients in ways they understand.
With easy to use conversions and accurate estimations, you will be able to get the job done right the first time, in return bettering your business’s performance.
Other features include:
- Ability to answer critical job site questions
- Contractors can easily visualize their project with illustrations
- Several math functions including logarithms, hyperbolic and trigonometric
- Large selection of drywall specific add-ons
Find the DEWALT Mobile Pro app on Google Play.
Construction Calc
This construction app is said to be the easiest construction app to use on the market. Construction Calc includes 82 different tools allowing contractors to find measurements, angles, quantities and more. Although this is a general construction app, its drywall capabilities are not lacking.
By just including the width, height, and length of both the room and panel you will receive all of the information you need to complete the job. This app calculates the area, materials, joint compounds, setting type and more so you can do your job quicker and more accurately.
This app includes other useful features:
- 15 measurement calculators and 32 material estimators
- Accurate estimates for materials to save money
Construction Calc app is available on Google Play.
Drywall Calc Pro Select
Designed specifically with drywall contractors in mind, you will surely be able to increase the efficiency of your business. Avoid wasting time and materials with the Drywall Calc Pro Select app that accurately provides all of the information you need to get started on a job. Input the room width, length, height and panel size to receive the exact amount of panels, fasteners, joint compounds, adhesives and primers that are needed.
This app also allows you to instantly share your results by copying them to the clipboard or email which can be useful to keep everyone productive and on track.
Check out these features:
- Supports feet, inches, fractions of an inch, meters, and centimeters
- One of the only drywall specific apps on the market
- Easily save results for your records
Get Drywall Calc Pro Select on Google Play.
JobFLEX
Start winning more business by creating reliable, organized and professional estimates and invoices directly from your phone. With the JobFLEX drywall estimating app, contractors are able to have a quote sent to their customer before they even leave the job site and get paid for their work the day it is done. This invoicing app lets you input each item and its cost so when it comes time to create an estimate, you will select the quantity of each item and let the app do the work for you.
By spending less time on paperwork and more time focusing on the job, your customers will be happier and you will be turning business quicker.
Other JobFLEX features include:
- Reusable item lists help you save time on estimates and invoices
- Easy payment tracking
- Internet connection is not required
- Send estimates and invoices directly to customers for them to sign
The JobFLEX app is available on the Google Play Store.
