Stairkey
Stairkey: A low-cost remodeling workspace covering takeoffs, operations, portals, and accounting. Ranked #25 of 27 in Remodeling Contractor Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for low-cost remodeling operators.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forLow-cost remodeling operators
- Free planNo
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Room-by-room measured takeoffs connect directly to estimates and approvals.
- Client and contractor portals keep job communication and records together.
- CAD 10 member seats include core features and a usage allowance.
Where it doesn't
- The platform is available on the web only.
- Third-party accounting integrations are not part of the stated workflow.
- Selection and allowance management receive less emphasis than core job controls.
Our verdict on Stairkey
Stairkey is an end-to-end workspace for remodeling contractors and service businesses that want estimating, project administration, communication, and accounting in one job record. Its feature set covers room-by-room measured takeoffs, customer approvals, change orders, calendar scheduling, dispatch, invoices, payment tracking, document storage, and client and contractor portals. Solo owners and small teams can use the client portal for status updates, approvals, and file uploads, while contractors can manage time, expenses, tasks, and messages in their own portal.
Pricing is organized around seats and add-ons. The owner seat includes core features and a usage allowance, while the member seat costs CAD 10 per seat per month and includes the same features and an allowance. An optional accounting add-on adds double-entry accounting with shared usage allowance. The website add-on costs CAD 10 per month and provides a public business website with shared usage allowance. This structure suits operators who want to start with contractor workflows and add accounting or a public web presence as needed.
Stairkey’s main strength is breadth within a shared remodeling workflow: measured takeoffs can lead into estimates, approved scope, change orders, schedules, portals, invoices, and stored job records. The AI assistant can answer workspace questions, draft messages, and import contacts. The trade-off is a narrower ecosystem, since the platform is web-only and third-party accounting synchronization is not part of the stated workflow. Selection and allowance management also receive less emphasis than estimating and change-order control. Choose Stairkey for a low-cost, all-in-one contractor workspace; consider an alternative if deep integrations or detailed selection workflows are central to your operation.
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Stairkey fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Selection management | Not verified |
| Change orders | Yes |
| Schedule view | Calendar |
| Subcontractor portal | Yes |
| Client portal | Yes |
| Accounting sync | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | stairkey.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Stairkey
- ProjulProjul runs a remodeling business from lead to final invoice: estimates with client selections, change orders, Gantt schedules and a client portal in one app.9.0
- BuildertrendA mature, broad construction platform for established remodeling contractors.8.8
- JobTreadA broad construction management platform with paid plans starting at $16 per user monthly annually.8.7
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