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Proposal Steps

Walk through Summary, Materials, Labor, Expenses, Totals, Documents, and Submit on an estimate.

Published · 6 min read

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Overview

After you create an estimate, proposal steps (the finalize flow) build the customer-facing package. A step bar at the top links each screen. Click any step icon to jump between sections.

Where in the app: Open an estimate → any proposal step (for example /quotes/{id}/proposal-template)
Open: Estimates


Step order

StepLabelPurpose
1SummaryQuote metadata, customer, project description, Edit Drawing (fence)
2MaterialsMaterial and product line items, optional items, scope toggle
3LaborLabor rates and hours (materials + installation only)
4ExpensesOther job costs (materials + installation only)
5TotalsSubtotal, tax, deposit, grand total
6DocumentsCover page, terms, shop drawings, attachments
7SubmitRecipients, email, send or mark submitted

Materials-only quotes

When scope is materials only (no installation), Labor and Expenses steps are disabled. Tooltip: Not applicable for Materials Only. Switch to Materials + Installation on the Materials step to enable them.


  • Use Next and Back on each page, or click step icons in the bar
  • Changes save as you move; review Totals before Submit
  • Fence estimates: return to the design tool from Summary via Edit Drawing