--- description: Review of Chalkstring Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Chalkstring | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Project Management Software](/directory/19/project-management-software/software) > [Chalkstring](/software/267604/chalkstring) # Chalkstring Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/267604/chalkstring > Chalkstring is a cloud-based solution that helps construction businesses monitor the activities of contractors and subcontractors and handle project estimating and job costing operations. It enables employees to capture and store construction drawings in a centralized repository and streamline procurement activities via a unified platform. Chalkstring allows professionals to ensure compliance with industry standards, track the progress of projects and conduct what-if analysis. It lets administrators generate custom reports, configure workflows and design and share proposals with clients. Additionally, managers can allocate budgets, interact with internal and external stakeholders and track change orders. Chalkstring enables users to manage bids, conduct audits and gain insights into business expenses. Pricing is available on request and support is extended via phone, email and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Chalkstring - **Location**: winchester, UK - **Founded**: 2017 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Chalkstring directly for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - Accounting Integration - Audit Trail - Bid Management - Budget Tracking - CRM - Change Order Management - Commercial - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Customisable Templates - Document Management - Estimating - For Residential - Historical Database - Job Costing - Project Management - Project Tracking - Proposal Generation - Purchase Order Management - Reporting/Analytics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/19/project-management-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/19/project-management-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Houzz Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/101873/houzz-pro) — 4.3/5 (1085 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Great software" — 5.0/5 > **Rory** | *17 March 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that fact that all of my projects are all in one place and at one time , so we can manage the projects in one location . > > **Cons**: There is not much about Chalkstring that I dislike , maybe just getting some updates done a few more times a year but it’s a minor comment , as the updates are down to all the users and who gets a say in what changes are made . > > I couldn’t recommend Chalkstring highly enough , support is second to none , training was brilliant . ----- ### "Very good software" — 5.0/5 > **Muriel** | *17 January 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy Templates and when you use it daily its a quick tool for accurate tendering > > **Cons**: because Chalkstring is growing every year we have been advising a lot of futures and they have implemented a lot of it . So complaining about this. I find the way the BofQ are presented not the way the most of the companies in Housing are using it and i build a excel sheet for exporting it into our way of presenting. But i am confident this will be changed in the future . The QS is difficult to use and is not how most companies want it to be presented. > > A good tool to use to tender ----- ### "Scs building solutions ltd" — 5.0/5 > **Craig** | *16 March 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Accuracy of information provided by software rather than relying on manual spreadsheets > > **Cons**: Doesn’t apply material increases on just materials left to buy > > Very good ----- ### "Worth the effort" — 5.0/5 > **Jamie** | *19 January 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The audit trail from tendering through to project completion and the visibility of all areas through every step of the way been invaluable for our business > > **Cons**: The roll out was difficult (but worth it) and in hindsight I would have done things very different with the knowledge I now have > > Very happy and the product keeps improving with each update ----- ### "You can tell Chalkstring has been designed specifically for construction contractors" — 5.0/5 > **John** | *19 February 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Choosing Chalkstring was a no-brainer for us, as it’s been developed for a contracting business just like us. We were looking for a solution that would seamlessly link our estimating process with onsite project delivery, while reducing the risk of errors and the time spent interpreting \& sharing project data. One of our business aims was to increase our productivity and control, and it’s fair to say Chalkstring’s enabled us to achieve this and has delivered on every level. > > **Cons**: Because the software is incredibly feature-rich, there is a lot to learn initially. However, once you’re up and running, using Chalkstring quickly becomes second nature. > > The management team are good guys – they own the software IP and genuinely care about their clients and developing the product. They’re always willing to listen. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/267604/chalkstring) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data