Turn the spreadsheet that runs your quotes into a tool your team actually uses
We automate one painful process — an estimating calculator, a claims workflow, or a job and production tracker — built around the formulas and rules your business already runs on.
Focused Micro-System — $5,000–$8,000, 2–4 weeks. 1 workflow, 2 roles (e.g. estimator / admin), automated PDFs, 1 integration, one data import.
Built by people who check the math before writing code
The hard part of a quoting tool isn't the screens or buttons. It's the pitch multipliers, waste factors, cut lists and margin rules hiding in your estimator's head and a 40-tab spreadsheet.
Two founders: a manufacturing engineer turned software architect, and a B2B product designer. We verify your formulas against your real past jobs before we build, so the numbers your team sends to clients are mathematically sound.
Pick the one process that costs you the most hours
You don't need an ERP rewrite to stop losing hours. Start with the single process that hurts your operations most.
Estimating & quoting engine
Measurements in; material list, labor, margin and a branded PDF quote out, in minutes instead of hours.
Cut & material calculator
Cut lists from your stock lengths and cutting rules. Optimized 2D nesting is quoted separately as an add-on.
Claims & returns tracker
Log claims with photos, POD documents and resolution status, with client and partner portals available as a separate add-on.
Job & production tracker
Every order's stage, assigned technician and blockers on one high-density screen managers check instead of asking around.
Every micro-system includes
Complete, production-ready deliverables with no hidden retainers or artificial software limits.
Fast, dense web interface tailored to your daily desk or site workflow
Two distinct internal permission views tailored to your team's roles
Instant branded quotes, work orders, cut lists or invoices generated on submit
Direct sync with QuickBooks, Stripe, Slack, Twilio or your existing CRM
Migration of active records via structured import templates (deep cleanup of multi-year legacy spreadsheets is scoped separately)
Live walkthrough session for your team plus a permanent video reference
For 30 days after launch, anything that doesn't work as the agreed spec says is fixed at no cost.
100% full source code and containerized deployment scripts in your accounts
Is this the right fit?
We only take on projects where our fixed-scope approach generates clear operational ROI.
Good fit
- One repeated process eats 5+ hours of your team's week.
- The calculation logic lives in spreadsheets, nested formulas, or one estimator's head.
- You want a fixed price ($5,000–$8,000) and code you own, not another monthly per-seat subscription.
- Your pricing math or workflow rules are your competitive edge and off-the-shelf software doesn't fit them.
Not a fit
- You need a wide, company-wide platform with 5+ interconnected departments. See Custom CRM
- The business process changes drastically every week and the mathematical logic isn't settled yet.
- A standard off-the-shelf SaaS already fits how you work out of the box (we'll tell you that directly on our first call).
From scope to launch in 2–4 weeks
Because scope is strictly bounded to one primary process, we ship without committee bloat or delayed dependencies.
Scoping Audit
We map the process, inspect your real past jobs, and verify your calculation formulas. You get a clickable interactive prototype and a fixed-price quote.
Logic & Working Screens
We write the calculation engine, verify results against your historical spreadsheet test cases, set up the PostgreSQL relational schema, and deliver functional screens your team can click.
Integration, Documents & Launch
Connect your accounting or messaging API, finalize branded PDF document templates, test boundary edge cases, train your operators, and deploy to your private server.
30-Day Post-Launch Warranty
For 30 days after launch, anything that doesn't work as the agreed spec says is fixed at no cost. After that, hand the system to your own developers or keep it maintained under our care plan from $500/month.
How it compares to what you're using now
See why high-volume operational teams switch from fragile spreadsheets and bloated SaaS platforms.
| Criteria | Spreadsheet | Industry SaaS | No-Code Builder | SolviLab Micro-System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uses your exact formulas | Yes, but fragile & prone to broken cells | Rarely (forces generic workarounds) | Partly (struggles with complex loops) | Yes, verified against past jobs |
| Ongoing cost | Free, plus expensive formula errors | Often $50–$150 per user per month, indefinitely | Monthly platform fees + record caps | One-time build + hosting paid directly to your provider ($20–$100/month, no markup) |
| Who owns the code | You (in Excel/Sheets) | Vendor (locked into proprietary cloud) | Vendor (proprietary engine) | You (100% full Git repository & IP) |
| Best choice when… | Process changes daily and volume is low | A cookie-cutter workflow matches you 100% | You have a full-time in-house builder | Your pricing math is your competitive edge |
Is it worth $6,500?
Example: 10 quotes a week × ~3 hours saved per quote × $45/hour = $1,350 saved every single week.
That single operational improvement pays back the entire build cost in approximately 5 weeks. After that, the efficiency gain stays in your business permanently.
Try an interactive quoting engine
Change roof area, pitch multiplier, and membrane system, and watch the exact material takeoff, labor hours, and contractor bid update in real time. Built with mistake-proofing safeguards.
Focused Micro-System
The price depends on:
- How complex the calculation formulas, cutting rules, and waste multipliers are.
- How many distinct branded document templates (quotes, POs, cut lists) are needed.
- Which accounting or CRM system we synchronize (e.g. QuickBooks, Stripe, custom API).
Verified slope math, automated material takeoffs, margin guardrails, and instant PDF quote generation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers on pricing, the scoping audit, mobile use on job sites, spreadsheet data, hosting costs, support after launch, NDAs and growing into a CRM.
Which process eats the most hours in your week?
Tell us in a minute. We reply within 1 business day with whether it fits a micro-system, and a ballpark price range.
We'll review your process and email you within 1 business day with next steps or a calendar invite.