Houzz Pro is a bit of a hybrid construction project management software solution. Its focus is on lead generation for small contractors or subs looking for individual projects, such as home improvement projects. However, it includes the basic tools you would need to offer proposals and manage orders, billing and invoices for landscapers, home builders and interior designers.
Perhaps the most valuable features are for lead generation. On Houzz Pro, you can create a profile to showcase past projects, get lists of verified leads and reach out directly to leads to submit a bid on a project. Beyond the marketing features, you’ll find the cloud-based app lets you connect with your team and clients to offer transparency to all parties. Create proposals from templates, or make your own, set up a timeline so clients know when they can expect a finished product and deliver estimates and invoices—and accept payment through the app. You can also update to-do lists and track project progress in real time.
There’s a free trial available and you can use some of Houzz Pro’s basic tools for free, but the most value is from the high-tier plan for $399 per month. If you’re looking for tools without the marketing and advertising benefits, the mid-tier plan gets a discount from time to time—regularly it costs $99 per month, but goes for $49 per month for the first three months, so you can get more time with the software at a more affordable price.
One caveat to mention is that dissatisfied Houzz Pro customers are quick to post reviews. There are some good reviews for the service and software, but there are lots of negative ones, too. Not every user has gotten great leads, and many say that canceling a subscription can be difficult, at best.
Who should use it:
Small construction businesses that want more exposure, especially locally, and need an all-in-one marketing and project management tool. Users are limited in the low- to mid-tier plans, but they’re unlimited at the highest-priced plan, so keep this in mind when choosing Houzz Pro.