Deck Building Software for Contractors
Estimate decking materials, schedule build phases, manage permits, and invoice clients. New construction, rebuilds, repairs, and refinishing — all in one platform.
Sound familiar?
Most deck building businesses deal with the same operational headaches every day.
Estimates take all weekend
Measuring, calculating board-feet, pricing materials, and writing proposals manually takes hours per lead. Most never convert.
Permit delays kill momentum
Forgetting to pull permits or losing track of inspection dates delays projects. Customers blame you, not the building department.
Season is short, wasted days hurt
Every rained-out day or scheduling gap costs you money. In a 6-month building season, efficiency is everything.
Grow your deck building business, not your workload
LayCor doesn't just organize your work — it helps you book more jobs, save hours every week, and give customers a modern experience.
Book more jobs on autopilot
Your booking page works 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays. Customers book and pay without waiting for a callback. More bookings, zero extra effort.
Avg. 35% more bookings in month oneSave 10+ hours a week
Stop chasing phone calls, re-typing info, and sending invoices by hand. LayCor automates scheduling, reminders, invoicing, and follow-ups.
Cut admin time by 60%+Delight your customers
Give customers instant online booking, automated confirmations, and a professional branded experience. They'll come back — and refer others.
Higher satisfaction, more referralsLook like the biggest company in town
A branded booking page, automated emails, and professional invoices make a 2-person crew look like a 20-truck operation. Compete with anyone.
Professional image from day oneEverything you need to run your deck building business
LayCor replaces your spreadsheets, whiteboards, and phone tag with one platform built for deck building operators.
Material Estimating
Calculate decking, framing, hardware, railing, and stair materials from dimensions. Get quantities and costs for composite, wood, and PVC.
Project Scheduling
Schedule build phases — footings, framing, decking, railing, finishing. Track progress and adjust timelines as work progresses.
Permit Tracking
Track permit applications, approval dates, and inspection milestones per project. Never miss an inspection or start work without approval.
Design Proposals
Send detailed proposals with material specs, layout descriptions, timelines, and itemized pricing. Customers approve and sign online.
Build Documentation
Photo-document footings, framing, flashing, and finished deck. Timestamped records for inspections and warranty claims.
Job Profitability
Track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs per project. Know your actual margin versus estimate on every deck build.
Simple for you, seamless for your customers
See how LayCor streamlines your deck building operations from both sides.
Your Workflow
Your Customer's Experience
Premium add-ons to supercharge your business
These add-ons are popular with deck building businesses. Add them anytime from the Marketplace.
Dispatch Board
Drag-and-drop job assignment with live tracking
Estimates & Quotes
Send professional estimates customers can approve online
Photo Documentation
Before/after photos attached to every job
Job Costing
Track labor, materials, and profit per job
E-Signatures
Get contracts signed digitally on any device
Weather Scheduling
Auto-reschedule when weather impacts jobs
Lead Capture Forms
Embed lead forms on your website
Review Requests
Auto-send review requests after every job
Built for every type of deck building job
Ready to streamline your deck building business?
Join hundreds of service businesses already using LayCor. Set up in minutes with our deck building template.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it calculate decking materials?
Yes. Enter deck dimensions and LayCor calculates board counts, framing lumber, hardware, and fasteners. Supports composite, pressure-treated, cedar, and PVC.
Can it track building permits?
Yes. Log permit numbers, application dates, approval status, and inspection dates per project. Get reminders for upcoming inspections.
Does it handle staining and sealing jobs too?
Yes. Schedule refinishing jobs with square footage calculations, material estimates, and weather-dependent scheduling.
Can customers approve proposals online?
Yes. Send branded proposals by email. Customers view material specs, pricing, and timeline, then approve and sign digitally.
Does it track job costs?
Yes. Track labor hours, material costs, and subcontractor expenses per project. Compare actual costs to your estimate for profitability analysis.
Is there a contract or setup fee?
No. LayCor is $49/month with no contracts, no setup fees, and no per-user charges. Cancel anytime.