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Custom Software
Software that fits how you work
When no off-the-shelf app fits the way you run jobs, we build the tool around your process, not the other way round.
The rundown
What custom software actually does for you
Off-the-shelf apps make you bend your business to fit them. When that stops working, we build the tool around your process instead: dashboards, job tools, customer portals, whatever actually moves the needle. It's your software, built for the way your team already works.
- Built for your workflow No more workarounds. The tool does exactly what your business needs, the way you already work.
- Live dashboards See jobs, cash and team at a glance, with the numbers that actually matter to you.
- Connects everything We pull your existing apps and data into one place so nothing's double-entered.
- Yours to grow Start small, add features as you scale. It's your software, not a rented box.
What we could build you
Take a custom build for a spin
This is a live demo of the kind of tool we build: an all-in-one job and customer hub for a builder. Click around the menu, it actually works.
Dashboard
Good morning, Rob
New leads22▲ 1 today
Active jobs143 due this week
Quotes sent8▲ 1 today
Pipeline value$1,221,440▲ $24,560
Revenue & pipelineLast 6 months
Recent leadsView all
JSJohn SmithDouble Storey ExtensionNew
PTPriya TanWarehouse fit-outQuoted
MKMark KellySolar + batteryWon
DNDana NguyenCarport buildQuoted
ContactJobValueStage
JSJohn SmithDouble Storey Extension$184,000New
PTPriya TanWarehouse fit-out$326,500Quoted
MKMark KellySolar + battery$41,200Won
DNDana NguyenCarport build$22,800Quoted
LOLiam O'BrienOffice fit-out$96,400New
SHSara HowellDeck & pergola$18,900Lost
Scheduled 3
Double Storey ExtensionJohn Smith · Brunswick
Carport buildDana Nguyen · Reservoir
Deck & pergolaSara Howell · Northcote
In progress 2
Warehouse fit-outPriya Tan · Coburg
Bathroom renoG. Patel · Preston
Complete 2
Solar + batteryMark Kelly · Thornbury
Retaining wallT. Edwards · Fairfield
Wednesday, 24 June4 jobs
7:30Site start · Warehouse fit-outPriya Tan · Coburg · Crew of 4
9:00Client meeting · Double Storey ExtensionJohn Smith · Brunswick
11:30Quote site visit · Office fit-outLiam O'Brien · CBD
14:00Final inspection · Bathroom renoG. Patel · Preston
Paid (30d)$214,800
Outstanding$48,200
Overdue$9,600
InvoiceClientAmountStatus
#1042Mark Kelly$41,200Paid
#1041Priya Tan$32,650Due
#1039T. Edwards$15,400Paid
#1037G. Patel$9,600Overdue
#1036Dana Nguyen$22,800Due
Revenue (YTD)$1.84M▲ 18%
Win rate61%▲ 4%
Avg job$58,400
Revenue by month2025
Jobs by typeThis quarter
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What we build with
The tech behind your software
No off-the-shelf box. We build your tools on a modern, battle-tested stack, the same one the big software shops run on. Fast, secure, and yours to grow.
Projects we've worked on
Real work, real results
A look at what we've built for trade and construction businesses, websites, automations and custom software that earns its keep.
Success Story
This Tradie Automated Everything!
See how Jarryd from Building Site CCTV ditched the admin and scaled his business using smart automations.
“Automating with Trade Magnet is easily the best business decision we have ever made”
FAQ
Custom software, answered
The questions builders and construction managers ask us before they commission a build. Can't find yours? Get in touch and we'll talk it through.
What is custom software, in plain terms?
It's a tool built specifically for your business, rather than a one-size-fits-all app you have to adapt to. Instead of bending the way you work to fit the software, the software is shaped around how you already run jobs, quote, schedule and report.
How is this different from ServiceM8 or Simpro?
Off-the-shelf platforms are excellent at the common jobs, and we often build alongside them rather than replace them. Custom software comes in where those tools stop fitting: a dashboard that pulls everything into one view, a portal for your clients, or a process that's unique to how your business operates.
Isn't custom software expensive?
Not the way we approach it. We build lean, start with the piece that pays off first, and scope to your budget. You get a working tool that earns its keep early, then add to it over time rather than paying for everything up front.
Will I own it, or am I locked in?
It's your software. We build it to be maintainable, document it properly, and hand over the keys. You're never held hostage to keep it running, and you're free to take it elsewhere if you ever need to.
Can it connect to the systems I already use?
That's the whole point. If your platform has an API (and the major trade and accounting tools do) we integrate with it. We connect ServiceM8, Simpro, Xero, MYOB, GoHighLevel and more, so nothing gets double-entered.
Do I have to replace my current software?
No. In most cases we build around what's already working and fill the gaps. There's no need to rip out tools your team knows. We make them work better together.
How long does a build take?
It depends on scope, but we work in tight stages so you see something usable early rather than waiting months for a big-bang launch. A focused first version is often live in a few weeks, then we build out from there.
What if I need changes or new features later?
Expected, and easy to handle. Because it's built for you, it's built to grow. As your business changes we adjust what's there or add the next piece, on your timeline.
Is my data secure?
Yes. We build on a modern, battle-tested stack with security baked in, connect through official integrations, and keep your data in systems you control. We only ever access what's needed to make the tool work.
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