Expense Tracker Built for Tradespeople

Whether you wire buildings or fix leaks - track expenses easily

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You Know These Struggles

Working with your hands all day - no time for office work

Tool and supply costs eat into profits without tracking

Different jobs, different clients - receipts get mixed up

Tax season reveals missing deductions worth thousands

Proving material quality to clients requires documentation you don't have

Why Other Apps Don't Work for You

Not trade-friendly

Built for office workers, not people covered in sawdust, grease, or paint.

Too complicated

Complex features tradespeople don't need. Simple receipt tracking is enough.

Require clean conditions

Scanning, typing, navigating menus - not realistic on active work sites.

How It Fits Your Day

TextExpense works around your schedule, not the other way around.

Supply House

Buy materials for the day's jobs. Photo invoice, send to WhatsApp.

Client Site

Need extra supplies? Run to store, photo receipt, send with client name.

Tool Purchase

New tool or replacement? Photo receipt, add "tools" note for tax tracking.

Billing Day

Download Excel organized by client. Bill materials accurately with proof.

Real Scenarios You Face Daily

Track electrical supplies per installation job

Document plumbing materials for client billing

Keep HVAC parts and equipment receipts organized

Monitor tool purchases for depreciation tracking

Track vehicle and fuel expenses for mobile work

Organize specialty parts for warranty documentation

Built for How You Work

Trade-tested

Works with dirty hands, in basements, on roofs, anywhere you work.

No typing

Just photo and send. Perfect for people who work with hands, not keyboards.

License-ready

Keep organized records for license renewals or insurance requirements.

Apprentice-friendly

Simple enough for helpers and apprentices to use correctly.

Master-approved

Detailed enough for master tradespeople managing multiple jobs and crews.

Works your hours

Track expenses at 6am or 10pm. System works when you work.

What You Get

Trade-specific expense categorization

Job-by-job material cost breakdown

Tool and equipment investment tracking

Client billing documentation with receipts

Tax-ready expense reports by category

Historical cost data for better estimating

Common Questions

Does it work for all trades?

Yes. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, carpenters, painters - any tradesperson can use it the same simple way.

Can my apprentice send receipts?

Absolutely. Anyone can send receipts to your TextExpense number. Great for teaching helpers proper documentation.

What about trade-specific supplies?

Our OCR reads all receipt types. Electrical supply houses, plumbing suppliers, specialty vendors - all work.

Can I track journeyman vs apprentice costs separately?

Yes. Add labor category notes when sending receipts or time documentation.

Does it help with licensing documentation?

Keep organized records of continuing education, insurance, and business expenses for license renewals.

Ready to Get Organized?

Start tracking receipts via WhatsApp today. First 3 receipts are free.

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