Bookkeeping for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Pros: Track Jobs, Get Paid, Grow Fast
You know how to install, repair, and build – but are you running your numbers with the same precision? Whether you’re a solo electrician or a fast-growing HVAC company, poor bookkeeping can lead to missed deductions, unpaid invoices, and cash flow confusion.
Download Our Free Brochure →With the right financial system in place, you can price jobs smarter, track costs accurately, and scale your trades business with confidence.
Why Trades Businesses Need Clean Books
As a service contractor, your business has unique financial challenges:
- Irregular client payments and job deposits
- Equipment purchases and fuel costs
- Subcontractor labor and 1099 filing
- Material costs that change weekly
- Advertising, payroll, vehicle expenses
- State and local licensing fees
A dedicated bookkeeper organizes all of it – so you’re not left guessing when tax season hits.
Solo Plumber in Texas vs. Electrical Company in New Jersey
A solo plumber in Texas may just need to track expenses, income, mileage, and file quarterly taxes.
A 10-employee electrical firm in New Jersey needs full bookkeeping support: payroll, job costing, materials vs. labor breakdowns, and subcontractor payments – all aligned with licensing and sales tax rules.
Either way, clean books = a more efficient business.
Real Test Case
An HVAC business in Arizona moved to Remote Books Online after their in-house admin left. For $165/month, they now receive:
- Weekly reconciled books
- Job-by-job cost tracking
- Subcontractor 1099 management
- Equipment write-off tracking
- Payroll-ready summaries
They reduced tax prep time by 80% and now review their monthly profit per van/tech.
Download Our Free Brochure →State Compliance Matters More Than You Think
Trades professionals must often file:
- Sales tax on parts sold
- Quarterly income estimates
- Business license renewals
- 1099s for subcontractors
- Equipment depreciation schedules
We help you stay on top of state-specific filing deadlines and rules – whether you’re in Arizona, New Jersey, Florida, or California.
Tighter Books = Smoother Jobs, Faster Growth
When you know what each job really costs, you stop underbidding, start pricing profitably, and grow without chaos. Good books keep your business honest – and scalable.
FAQs
Can I track income and expenses per job or van?
Yes. We’ll set up job codes, cost categories, or tags to match your operations.
I use ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, or Jobber – can you work with that?
Yes. We can reconcile reports, deposits, and invoices from all major field service platforms.
What about subcontractor payments and 1099s?
We track every payment and prepare 1099s at year-end – no stress.
Can I deduct my truck, tools, or fuel?
Yes. We track asset purchases and expenses correctly so you get your full tax write-offs.
What’s the typical cost?
Most trades businesses pay between $110–$185/month depending on size and complexity.
Let Remote Books Online Keep Your Books Running as Smooth as Your Jobs
We support HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses with trade-specific bookkeeping. So you can focus on service calls – not spreadsheets.
Start with a free month of service:
https://www.remotebooksonline.com/bookkeeping/offer
Explore Bookkeeping for Trades and Home Services:
- QuickBooks Bookkeeping Services
- Affordable Monthly Plans
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- Trades support available in Arizona, Texas, New Jersey, California, Florida
- Popular cities: Phoenix AZ 85001, Houston TX 77001, Newark NJ 07102, Los Angeles CA 90001, and Orlando FL 32801
