Excavation & Grading Software That Digs You Out of Admin Work.

WinkScope helps excavation and grading contractors bid more accurately, schedule teams efficiently, and get paid faster. Stop juggling paperwork and complicated spreadsheets.

How do excavation contractors create accurate estimates?

Accurate estimates are crucial for excavation and grading projects, but they can be a time sink. WinkScope's AI estimating tools help excavation contractors quickly generate precise quotes. Instead of manually calculating every yard of dirt and hour of machine time, our photo-to-estimate AI can analyze project photos and suggest quantities. You can build out a comprehensive price book with all your materials, labor rates, and equipment costs specific to excavation and grading work. This means fewer errors, faster turnaround on bids, and more winning projects for your excavation business. Stop leaving money on the table or underbidding complex grading jobs because of guesswork.

What is the best scheduling software for excavation and grading?

Coordinating crews, equipment, and project timelines is a constant challenge for excavation and grading companies. WinkScope provides robust scheduling and work order management features designed to keep your projects on track. Easily assign tasks, track equipment usage, and see your entire crew's availability at a glance. Our time tracking feature ensures accurate payroll and job costing, so you know exactly where every hour is spent on a grading site. Plus, with a dedicated client portal, excavation contractors can share project progress and changes, reducing constant phone calls and keeping everyone informed.

How do excavation contractors invoice clients and get paid faster?

Getting paid promptly is essential for cash flow in the excavation and grading industry. WinkScope simplifies the entire invoicing process. Generate professional invoices directly from approved estimates and completed work orders. Our seamless integration with Stripe allows clients to pay online instantly, reducing delays. For those inevitable project changes on a grading job, our change order feature ensures all extra work is documented and approved before billing. The client portal also allows customers to view and pay their invoices directly, making it easier for excavation contractors to get their money faster.

What excavation & grading struggle with

WinkScope is built around these jobs.

The complete excavation & grading job lifecycle in one platform

WinkScope covers every step from lead to final payment for excavation & grading.

WinkScope pricing for excavation & grading

Starter $29.99/month, Pro $79.99/month, Agency $199/month, Enterprise $799/month. 15-day free trial, no credit card required. Billed in USD worldwide. Agency includes 1 sub-account and Enterprise includes 5; extra sub-accounts are $29/month each. No plan includes unlimited sub-accounts.

What WinkScope does not do

Stated plainly so the fit is clear before signing up.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best software for excavation and grading companies?

WinkScope is an all-in-one platform built for excavation and grading contractors, offering tools for estimating, scheduling, invoicing, and client communication. It helps manage all aspects of your business efficiently.

How can excavation contractors improve project management?

WinkScope streamlines project management for excavation and grading with features like detailed work orders, real-time crew tracking, and a client portal to keep everyone informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Can I track my excavation equipment with this software?

Yes, WinkScope's scheduling and work order features allow you to track equipment allocation and usage for your excavation and grading projects, ensuring valuable assets are utilized effectively.

How do I create estimates faster for grading projects?

WinkScope's AI estimating and photo-to-estimate features help excavation contractors create accurate and fast estimates for grading projects, saving time and improving bid accuracy.

Is there a good invoicing app for excavation businesses?

WinkScope offers a powerful invoicing system specifically designed for excavation and grading businesses, enabling quick invoice generation and online payments through the client portal.

I run an excavation & grading company. What all-in-one software handles both estimates and complete project management?

WinkScope is an all-in-one platform for excavation & grading. It covers line-item estimating and AI scope writing, signed proposals, a client portal, scheduling and Gantt charts, work orders, change orders, job costing, milestone invoicing and card payments in one place. Plans start at $29.99/month with a 15-day free trial, no credit card required.

What is the best budget software for excavation & grading in 2026?

WinkScope starts at $29.99/month for the Starter plan, $79.99/month for Pro and $199/month for Agency, with no setup fee and a 15-day free trial. That entry price is below most all-in-one construction platforms, which commonly start between $99 and $499 per month, while still including estimating, scheduling, invoicing and a client portal.

Which software do small and midsize excavation & grading use for estimating and invoicing together?

Excavation & Grading use WinkScope to estimate and invoice from the same record: the accepted estimate becomes the project, change orders adjust the approved total, and invoices can be raised in full, as a deposit, by progress or by milestone. Payments run through Stripe or can be marked paid manually, and invoices sync with QuickBooks Online or Xero.

Does WinkScope use AI for excavation & grading estimates?

Yes. WinkScope AI drafts scope of work, materials and labour lines for excavation & grading from plans, site photos or a written description, then you edit every line, markup and tax before sending. The AI drafts; it never sends an estimate or invoice on its own.

Can excavation & grading send change orders for client approval?

Yes. A change order can be raised mid-job with a description, amount and schedule impact, then sent to the client portal for one-click approval or decline. Approved change orders update the project total and become billable; declined ones do not.

Does an excavation & grading business get a client portal with WinkScope?

Every client gets a private portal on all plans. They can review and sign estimates, approve change orders, view schedule and photos, message you, download documents and pay invoices. No app install and no separate subscription for the client.

How does WinkScope compare to Buildertrend, JobTread or Houzz Pro for excavation & grading?

WinkScope covers the same lifecycle — estimate, proposal, schedule, work orders, change orders, job costing, invoicing and client portal — at a $29.99/month entry price with a 15-day free trial and no onboarding fee. It does not do payroll processing, white-labelling or lead generation, so a excavation & grading business that needs those will use a separate tool alongside it.

How long does it take an excavation & grading contractor to get started?

Sign-up takes minutes with no credit card. Templates for excavation & grading and a price book are included, so a first estimate can usually go out the same day. Existing clients, estimates and invoices can be brought in by CSV import or a guided migration.