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Budget vs Actuals
Set a budget for each project and track what you actually spend against it.
DesBuFinancial reporting
Know Your Numbers.Protect Your Margins.
Up-to-date budget tracking, cost breakdowns, and profitability reporting—so you always know whether a project is making money or bleeding it.
The problem
Most Builders Don't Know If They're Profitable Until It's Too Late
You quote a job, win it, and get to work. Materials cost more than expected. The client adds extras. Suddenly you're three months in and not sure if you're making money or losing it. By the time you do the final accounts, the damage is done.
The answer
Financial Clarity from Day One
DesBu tracks your project finances day to day, so you can catch problems early and protect your profit.
Insights
The Numbers That Actually Matter
- Are you spending faster than planned? Spot it immediately.
- Which project phases are over budget? See the breakdown.
- Which jobs make you the most profit? Know which work to focus on.
- Who is owed what, and what is still outstanding? Payment schedules and work orders in one place.
FAQ
Questions.
Does this replace my accountant?
No. DesBu provides project-level financial tracking and reporting. You'll still need proper accounting software and professional advice for tax, VAT, etc.
Can I export data?
Yes. Generate PDF reports for your accountant or your client, covering budget, payment timeline, change orders, estimates, time tracking, daily reports and more, and export your project list to CSV.
Does it handle invoicing?
You can raise printable invoices against your payment schedule with your company details on them, and mark them sent and paid. Payment processing and accounting-software integrations are on our roadmap.
Can I track variations/change orders?
Yes. Log variations, get client approval through the portal, and track their impact on project budget.
Keep exploring
More from DesBu.
The whole workflow
Eight stages, from first enquiry to final handover, each feeding the next.
Sales pipeline
A visual pipeline from enquiry to signed contract. Start an estimate straight from a lead.
Estimating from the survey
Choose the finish for every floor, ceiling, wall, door and window, and add electrics, heating, plumbing and other works. Nothing is priced until you choose it.
Quotes clients sign
Turn an estimate into a numbered quote with your logo and company details. Clients approve with a signature, ask for changes or decline.
Project scheduling
Drag-and-drop Gantt charts and a calendar, with tasks that move when their dependencies do.
Client portal
Clients see progress, photos, quotes to approve and payment schedules in their own portal, with a bell for anything waiting on them.
Contractor portal
A private link for each subcontractor, or a free contractor account. Their jobs, diary, site check-in and health and safety documents on any phone.
Messages and notifications
A private team chat, one-to-one chat with each contractor, and project chats with clients and contractors.
Health and safety
Digital RAMS, site inductions, toolbox talks and incident reporting, with a health and safety pack generated from the job.
Build Profitably, Not Hopefully
Stop guessing whether you're making money. Start your free trial and take control of your project finances.