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Bookkeeping For Contractors & Home Services
Improve cash flow, invoicing, late payments & your business, with bookkeeping services for contractors.
- Plumbers
- Cleaners
- HVAC
- Gardening
- Roofing
We Make Contractor Bookkeeping Simple
If you’re a contractor or run a home services business you’ll know that there’s often not enough time for bookkeeping.
Running from job sites to suppliers doesn’t leave you with much time to send out invoices, chase up payments, record expenses and keep a check on cash flow. Never mind bank reconciling statements and meeting tax deadlines.
You need specialized bookkeeping for contractors and home service companies. At Rakow & Co we’ll move you to the cloud and simplify your bookkeeping. We save you time, give you better visibility of your numbers, and keep you compliant, no matter where you are in the US.
Bookkeeping For Independent Contractors
Bookkeeping For HVAC
Bookkeeping For Roofing
Handyman Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping For Cleaning Businesses
Bookkeeping For Plumbing Businesses
Bookkeeping For Interior Designers
Garden Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping For Painters
Bookkeeping For Contractors
Working In The Cloud
Whether you’re a handyman, garden service company or interior designer, embracing technology can help you run your business better.
At Rakow & Co we use online accounting software, like Quickbooks, to deliver our bookkeeping services for contractors.
You can instantly upload receipts, automate invoicing and get a real time view of your finances on any device, whether you’re at home or on the job.
Manage Inventory
Automate Invoicing
Accurate Job Costing
Easier Job Quoting
Improve Cash Flow
Expert Business Advice
Speak to us for more information about our bookkeeping services for contractors and our experience helping businesses like yours.
Bookkeeping Packages For Contractors
Choose a bookkeeping package that suits the needs of your contractor business.
Or speak to us if you need help deciding.
Essential
Bookkeeping
Monthly Package
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Transaction Verification
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Monthly Reconciliation
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Basic Reporting
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Limited Email Support
Full
Bookkeeping
'Essential Package,' Plus:
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Enhanced Report Package
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Email And Phone Support
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Quarterly Financial Review
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Year End Accountant Collaboration
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Expense Monitoring Alert For Unusual Transaction
Popular
Premium
Bookkeeping
'Full Package,' Plus:
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Budgeting
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Priority Processing
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Advisory
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Business Development
We also provide add-on services for payroll, sales tax and small business support.
Technology
With Quickbooks we ensure that your records are accurate, up-to-date and that you have better visibility of your money.
Industry Experience
We have a strong history of doing bookkeeping for contractors, like interior designers, plumbing businesses, garden services, HVAC, roofers and businesses that take care of houses and property. We know your industry and the type of financial support you need to grow.
Save On Tax
With accurate bookkeeping for your home services business we can ensure your tax is calculated correctly and on-time, helping you save precious tax dollars and avoid penalties.
Our Process
This is what you can expect when you reach out to us.
Book A Call
Tell us about your contractor business.
Proposal
Choose a package to match your budget and needs.
Service
Expert bookkeeping, tax & business advice.
Personal
Personal, ongoing support to help you grow.
We Work With The Best Clients
Contact Us
Inquire about our bookkeeping services for contractors.
Send through the form or click below to get in touch.
FAQs
Still got questions?
Let us know what you’re looking for.
It’s keeping your invoices, expenses, job costs and bank accounts in order so you always know where the money stands. It frees you from paperwork so you can stay on the job.
You get transaction checks, monthly reconciliation and regular reports, plus extras like job costing, invoicing support and quarterly reviews on higher packages. Payroll and sales tax can be added on.
Designers juggle client deposits, vendor bills and project-based billing, which generic bookkeeping often gets wrong. A specialist keeps each project’s numbers clean and profitable.
Mostly job costing, inventory tracking, automated invoicing and cash flow monitoring. We handle it all in QuickBooks, so you can check your numbers from the van or the office.
Your books stay accurate all year, so tax is calculated correctly and filed on time. That means fewer penalties and no last-minute scramble.
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