QuickBooks job costing, retainage tracking, and monthly P&L reports for Maine roofing contractors.
Maine's roofing market is driven by harsh winters (ice dam damage is prevalent), aging housing stock, and coastal property replacement demand. Portland is the most active commercial market. Maine's short construction season (May-October) creates compressed cash flow dynamics. Contractor licensing is required through the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Maine ice dam damage creates insurance claims combining roof replacement with interior water damage — these must be tracked as separate revenue streams per job.
Every Maine roofing job gets its own QuickBooks Project. Every invoice, bill, and expense tagged to the correct job. Monthly Project Profitability report shows gross margin on every completed job — so you know which work is worth bidding more of.
Retainage held on Maine jobs tracked in a dedicated QuickBooks account — visible on your balance sheet, aged monthly, flagged for collection when jobs complete. Most contractors we onboard have $40K–$120K in untracked retainage.
Two reports by the 10th of every month: company P&L and per-job profitability sorted by gross margin. Reports that drive real business decisions — not just annual tax filing.
Every sub paid over $600 in Maine tracked year-round. Clean 1099 list ready January 31st — no scramble, no missing payments, no IRS exposure.
JobCostBooks works remotely inside your QuickBooks Online account — we serve Maine contractors in every market, not just major metros.
All work is done remotely. Location doesn't limit service quality.
Fixed monthly pricing. QuickBooks cleanup included in onboarding.
If JobCostBooks doesn't find at least $10,000 in fixable profit leaks in your first 90 days, your first month is free. Uncollected retainage, job costing errors, miscategorized expenses — we've never had to honor it.
Maine contractors doing ice dam repair should track roofing revenue and any related remediation revenue as separate line items within the same QuickBooks Project, since they have different cost structures and margins.
Maine contractors typically pay $300–$700/month in Portland. JobCostBooks provides roofing-specialist bookkeeping for $600–$1,800/month.
Yes. JobCostBooks operates inside your QuickBooks Online account with accountant-level access — the same as any US-based bookkeeper. All data stays in your QuickBooks account, which you own. We communicate via WhatsApp and email during US business hours.
Book the free 15-minute assessment. If it's a fit, onboarding starts within 3–5 business days. QuickBooks cleanup and setup takes 10–14 business days. First clean month-end report within 30 days of starting.
Book a free 15-minute QuickBooks screen-share. We'll open your file, find the profit leaks, and tell you exactly what they're costing you.
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