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The Fastest Way to Get Paid in Construction

Written by Bolster | Aug 19, 2025 7:00:43 PM

Construction projects move fast—your payments should too. With Bolster Payments, contractors finally have a seamless, automated, and transparent way to bill clients and get paid. No more paper checks, no more chasing invoices, and no more delays.

Why Bolster Built Payments Into the Construction Workflow

Get Paid the Moment Work Is Approved

Bolster doesn’t just track progress—it gets you paid for it. When a task is completed and approved, Bolster automatically triggers a payment request in your client’s portal. Clients can review the work, see the cost, and pay instantly by ACH, debit, or credit card.

You no longer need to generate separate invoices or manually follow up. Bolster handles it behind the scenes and keeps your books in sync with QuickBooks in real time.

Less Admin, More Cash Flow

This built-in automation cuts out hours of manual work and helps contractors maintain healthy cash flow throughout the life of a project. You focus on the build—Bolster handles the billing.

Choose How You Bill: Flexible Payment Structures

Rolling Payments

Trigger payments on an item-by-item basis as each task is completed and approved. This is ideal for teams working quickly and continuously, especially on smaller jobs or upgrades.

Phase or Stage-Based Payments

Group tasks into broader milestones. When a phase or stage is approved, a single payment request is generated. This is ideal for mid-sized projects where clients prefer milestone billing.

Segmented or Percentage-Based Payments

For large custom builds, segment payments into percentages—such as 25/25/25/25—and trigger them as major milestones are approved. Perfect for progress billing tied to overall project scope.

Full Visibility for You and Your Clients

You decide how much detail to share with clients—itemized, grouped, or simplified. No matter how you set it up, Bolster ensures clarity, consistency, and professionalism at every step.

Supercharge Your Cash Flow with Instant Payouts

Unlock Speed with the Bolster Business Account

With a Bolster Business Account, payments land instantly on business days—no middlemen, no bank delays. Funds go directly to your Bolster account, ready for use on materials, payroll, or operations.

No Bolster Account? Still Fast.

Without the business account, payouts arrive within 1–2 business days. For even faster access, you can opt into same-day or next-day settlement for a small fee. There are no minimums and no contracts—just pure flexibility.

Keep Building Without Waiting on Payments

Bolster helps eliminate the financial bottlenecks that stall progress. When you’re not waiting on checks to clear or invoices to be processed, you can keep projects moving without hesitation.

Give Clients a Better Payment Experience

Simple, Transparent, and Easy to Use

Clients access everything from a secure client portal. They can see which tasks are completed, which payments are pending, and what’s already been paid. It builds confidence and reduces friction during billing conversations.

Payments Built Into the Client Journey

Clients aren’t redirected to third-party systems or left wondering where to pay. They get notifications, review the work, and make payments—all in one place, from any device.

Modern Expectations, Met

Today’s clients expect convenience. With Bolster, they get the same modern payment experience they’re used to in other industries—fast, clear, and mobile-friendly.

All-in-One Financial Control for Builders

Unified Estimates, Payments, and Reporting

From estimate to final payment, Bolster keeps every financial detail connected. You can instantly view what’s billed, what’s paid, what’s overdue, and what’s coming next.

No more juggling between project tools and invoicing software. Bolster consolidates your financial workflow into one streamlined experience.

QuickBooks Sync and Real-Time Updates

Your books automatically update when payment statuses change or tasks receive approval. No re-entry. No missed records. Just clean, current data.

Business Cards and Expense Tools (Coming Soon)

Soon, you’ll be able to manage expenses directly through your Bolster Business Account—using physical or virtual cards for total budget visibility.

Built to Power the Next Generation of Builders

Bolster Payments is more than just a payment feature—it’s a smarter way to run your construction business.

  • Payments triggered automatically by task approval
  • Clients pay securely and quickly from their portal
  • Funds settle instantly with the Bolster Business Account
  • Billing options adapt to your project type
  • QuickBooks sync keeps everything accurate and clean

You build homes. Bolster builds the financial system that keeps your business moving forward.

Ready to stop chasing checks and start getting paid faster?
Visit bolsterbuilt.com/payments and activate Bolster Payments today.