Dave Is Built With Contractors,
For Contractors
Our mission is simple
Build a tool that actually works the way contractors do. No bloated features, no confusing interfaces, just the tools you need.
How Dave Started
It started with a simple question: what do contractors actually need? Not what we thought they needed, but what they really struggled with every day.
So we picked up the phone. Over several months, we conducted dozens of conversations with contractors across Canada and the US, from Vancouver to Halifax, from one-person operations to small crews. We talked to general contractors, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, carpenters, and everyone in between.
The Discovery
What we found was most contractors were either using bloated, expensive software built for big construction firms, or nothing at all. Pen and paper, clunky spreadsheets, and disconnected tools were the norm.
The same pain points came up again and again: estimates took too long, invoicing felt separate from the job, and staying organized across multiple projects was a full-time job in itself.
Building the Right Tool
The Decision
Armed with these insights, we set out to build something different. Not another "enterprise solution" that requires training and monthly meetings, but a tool that works the way contractors actually work.
Our Approach
We're bootstrapping this ourselves. No venture capital, no outside investors pushing us to build features that sound good in boardrooms but don't work on job sites. This means we can focus entirely on what contractors tell us they need.
Our Commitment
Our entire team is based right here in Canada, and we're building Dave for smaller contractors who need to look professional, stay organized, and get paid without spending their evenings learning complicated software.
Why the Name Dave?
Look around the contractor software space and you'll see names like "JobBuilder Pro," "Contractor Suite X," or "BuildMaster Enterprise." They all sound the same, cold and corporate.
We wanted something different. Dave is the name of that reliable guy who shows up when he says he will, does good work, and doesn't overcomplicate things. It's a name you'd trust to work on your house.
That's exactly what we're building. Not flashy enterprise software that impresses investors, but a reliable tool that just works.
What This Means for You
Actually Simple
Built for contractors, not software engineers
Genuinely Useful
Solves real problems, not imaginary ones
Built for You
By a Canadian team that listens
Build with clarity and run with confidence.
Join the other pros using Dave to quote faster, stay organized, and stack wins on every job.
"My clients have even commented on how professional and convenient it is. Highly recommend it to any contractor looking to simplify their workflow."
Lukas, Eucalyptus Landscaping