Job90 × 90 posts
6 member blanks
Buy 7 × 3.6m lengths6 allocated lengths + 1 spare lengths
Carpentry calculators & quoting · Built for tradies
Measure up.
Work it out.
Quote the job.
JobSums brings carpentry maths, material quantities and quotes into one app. Work through walls, decks, roofs and stairs using your measurements and supplier prices.
14 days free · No card required · Phone, tablet and desktop
JOBSUMS / COMPLETE BUILDS01 — WALL
An example from the drawing tools
Start with the build.
DimensionsMaterialsPricebookQuote
Explore the frame by selecting a member.
See JobSums in use
A pergola.
The drawing.
The quote.
Watch Joel take a build through the app, using the same measurements in the drawing and quote.
Follow the first-job guide01 / Complete builds
One build.
All the working.
Set out an assembly, inspect the drawing and carry its material quantities into your quote. Less entering the same measurements twice.
App drawing example · wall
Every member. One starting point.
Set dimensions, stud centres, noggin rows, openings and lining options. Review the drawing and material quantities before adding them to your quote.
- Review dimensions and quantities
- Apply your pricebook entries
- Add the build to your quote
A worked example
See what you buy.
See where it goes.
A 3.6 × 3m freestanding pergola, 2.4m low beam seat, 5° pitch and 300mm overhangs. These quantities use the same member and stock calculations as the app.
190 × 45 beams
2 member blanks
Buy 3 × 6.0m lengths2 allocated lengths + 1 spare lengths
140 × 45 rafters
7 member blanks
Buy 8 × 6.0m lengths7 allocated lengths + 1 spare lengths
70 × 35 battens
6 member blanks
Buy 7 × 6.0m lengths6 allocated lengths + 1 spare lengths
Illustrative set-out with 600mm maximum rafter centres, 2400mm maximum post spacing, 900mm maximum batten centres along the slope, 3mm saw kerf, no end trim and 10% extra spare stock rounded up in each group. This is a material example, not an engineered member or connection specification. No price or time-saving claim is assumed.
Open JobSums · try the example
Choose “Try example pergola” under Start a job. Your existing job is saved first.
02 / Keep the job moving
From site notes
to a number you can send.
Measure & plan
Enter your job dimensions and inspect the working drawing before pricing.
Work out materials
Review build quantities, sheet layouts, cutting lists and available offcuts.
Put your prices in
Match materials to your pricebook and allow for labour, waste and margins.
Finish the quote
Add your business details, review the totals, save the job and print the quote.
03 / Your toolkit
The tools behind
a better quote.
Explore what’s in JobSums, then jump straight into the tool you need.
Deck Builder
Plan decking, joists, bearers and posts together. Review the drawing and material allowances before carrying the build into a quote.
Open in JobSumsStair Calculator
Work through rise, going, tread counts and stringer geometry with a drawing. Check the set-out against your site measurements.
Open in JobSumsWall Builder
Compare 450 mm and 600 mm centres to see how stud, noggin and stock quantities change. Save wall assemblies for repeat jobs.
Open in JobSumsActual vs quoted
Enter actual labour hours and material spend in the wall builder to compare costs with your quoted allowance.
Open in JobSumsFast material entry
Start typing a material and select from suggestions, including your pricebook entries, to bring it into the quote.
Open in JobSumsComplete builds
Walls, decks, roofs, stairs and pergolas, with drawings, material quantities, waste and labour allowances.
Open in JobSumsCarpentry calculators
Area, square checks, running measurements, slopes, triangles, arcs, spacing, raked walls, stairs and concrete.
Open in JobSumsRoof / Rafter Calculators
Common rafters, roof sheets, hip rafters and jack / creeper lengths, with pitch and deduction inputs.
Open in JobSumsSheet Calculator
Change sheet orientation and layout, and review sheet quantities and waste for your job.
Open in JobSumsCut / Offcut Optimizer
Allocate required cuts to stock lengths and existing offcuts, with allowance for saw kerf.
Open in JobSumsLeftover inventory
Record the timber, sheets and offcuts you already have and allow for them when planning materials.
Open in JobSumsYour supplier pricebook
Import Excel or CSV prices, organise materials and compare supplier entries. Match build materials to your saved prices.
Open in JobSumsQuote Builder
Bring in materials and labour, then set material markup, overhead, profit, GST, deposits and payment terms.
Open in JobSumsSaved jobs & templates
Reuse job templates, save and duplicate quotes, protect accepted quotes, record variations and track quote status. Optional account saving keeps supported job data across devices.
Open in JobSumsStandards & build-risk guidance
Review limited Standards checks, project context and build-risk prompts while planning a build. Guidance supports your checks; it does not certify structural or Standards compliance.
Open in JobSumsPrint, back up & keep working
Print quotes, prepare available build-pack outputs, save business details and export or restore backups. Voice entry is available in supported browsers.
Open in JobSumsSee the full calculator list
Built for the job in front of you
Your materials.
Your suppliers.
Your numbers.
Bring your own price list into JobSums. Keep the sizes, units and supplier details with the materials, then use those prices when you build a quote.
Have timber left from the last job? Record it in your inventory and factor it into the next one.
Set up your pricebookHelp improve JobSums
Help shape JobSums.
We’re inviting carpenters to test JobSums on jobs they know. Tell us what works, what’s confusing and what would make it more useful on site.
Try a familiar job
Check a wall, deck, roof or quote against measurements and quantities you already know.
Tell us what needs work
Use the Feedback button inside the app to report a bug, explain a confusing result or suggest a feature.
Help us improve it
Your honest feedback helps us decide what to fix and improve next.
Approved testers keep free lifetime access with unlimited jobs and no payment card. We’re collecting feedback before publishing tester reviews or results.
Testing is invite-only. Request access and we’ll get back to you by email. Already approved? Open JobSums.
Launch & pricing
Get in early.
Help build what’s next.
Start with 14 days free, no card required. Then choose Starter at A$14.99/month for 5 finished jobs, Plus at A$24.99 for 15, or Pro at A$34.99 for unlimited jobs.
Try your first job
Verify your email and try JobSums on a familiar job. After your trial, choose a paid plan to keep creating quotes. No automatic charge when the free trial ends.
Already approved? Use your approved email to sign in on the access page. Paid job allowances reset each Perth calendar month; subscription renewal follows your billing date. Review plans and terms on the account page.
04 / Before you start
A few useful
answers.
Do I need to download an app?
Open JobSums in your phone, tablet or computer browser. You can add it to your home screen using your browser’s options. An internet connection is needed to verify your access.
Can I use my own supplier prices?
Yes. Add materials manually or import an Excel or CSV price list into the pricebook. Prices come from the entries you maintain; a saved supplier account reference does not connect a live supplier feed.
Will my quotes appear on another phone?
Yes, when you sign in and enable Account saving. Jobs, build inputs, prices, business details and supported inventory save privately to your account, with ten previous versions available. Each new device asks you to choose its own copy or the account copy before connecting. Plan photos and supplier-order drafts stay on their device. Keep downloaded backups too.
Does JobSums approve a build against Australian Standards?
No. The current app provides limited checks and planning guidance. Structural design, member selection, fixings, local requirements and relevant Standards still need the appropriate checks and professional advice.
Got a job to price?
Put JobSums
to work.
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