The only flat-rate AI built for painters. Mate handles quotes, scheduling, invoices and lots more.
Built by a tradesman with 20 years on the tools and a systems engineer with a decade of experience.
Instant access. No credit card. Build a real quote with Mate in under 5 minutes.
I have a painting business with staff
I had systems. I had software. I had spreadsheets. They only worked if I had the time and energy to keep feeding them, and most nights I did not. ATT was built for that gap: tell the business what is happening by voice or message, and the admin moves forward while the work is happening.
Read Charlie's storyWorking 65 hours a week is not a badge of honour. It is a sign the system around the business is not working.
Where ATT fits
Whether you have staff, are stepping out on your own, or already have admin support, ATT is built around the work painters actually need to keep moving.
I have a painting business with staff
ATT helps move quotes, jobs, scheduling, invoices, staff, and contractors forward without waiting for another late-night admin session.
See Professional featuresI am contracting or thinking about contracting
Get clearer numbers, better quoting habits, and a stronger foundation before hard work and optimism turn self-employment into a harder job than wages.
Sign up to automate your quotingI have admin support
ATT is not here to replace good administrators. It gets them cleaner job information without having to chase the team all week.
See admin-ready featuresLess time on admin. More time on the tools. Here's what changes when your AI handles the busywork.
Stop chasing paperwork. Automate quotes, schedules, and invoices so you can focus on the work that pays.
Just describe the job to your AI. It builds the quote, calculates the price, and sends it to Xero.
See all jobs and crews in one calendar. Drag, drop, and know exactly who's where.
Hours logged, verified, and exportable. No more wrangling spreadsheets at week's end.
Know exactly where every job stands, who's assigned, and what's coming up next.
Features
Tell your AI what you need - quotes, schedules, invoices - and watch it happen. Purpose-built for NZ painters and plasterers.
Pre-loaded with NZ industry rates. Your AI uses these to generate accurate quotes instantly.
Build a quote with MateYour AI creates quotes and invoices directly in Xero. Just ask, and it's done - no double entry.
Compare plansCreate contractors with a quick chat. They get job details via SMS or email with links to provide updates.
Compare plansSmart timesheet entry powered by a conversation. Hours logged, ready for payroll.
Compare plansUpload plans or specs and your AI extracts job details, creates quotes, and sets up customers automatically.
Build a quote with MateInvoice Inbox
Stop manually entering bills. Just email your invoices to your unique ATT address and our AI categorises them, links them to jobs, and keeps your analytics accurate - instantly.
Invoices are automatically classified as supplier or contractor bills the moment they arrive.
Line items are matched to your jobs automatically, so costs land in the right place every time.
With every invoice categorised and linked, your job costing and profit reports are always up to date.
Every account gets a unique email address. Forward invoices there and the system handles the rest.
Testimonials
“I just text Mate from site and the invoice is sorted before I've even packed up my tools.”
“I'm taking on way more work now. I can get accurate quotes out the door so fast that I'm not turning down jobs anymore.”
“Been using it for almost a year and put 250 jobs through it, absolute game changer. I can actually spend time working on the business instead of in it.”
Pricing
Quoting Only and Professional are flat-rate monthly plans with unlimited users. Start with AI quoting for $99/mo, or run quotes, jobs, scheduling, invoices, staff, contractors, and Mate for $199/mo.
For painters who mainly need faster quotes and clearer numbers.
Mate AI Assistant
For painting businesses that want ATT running the job workflow too.
Mate AI Assistant
Lifetime access for selected early customers
Contact us and we'll confirm fit, explain the terms, and set up the plan with you.
* Terms and conditions apply
Contact UsCost of staying manual
Five hours a week is 20+ hours a month. At a modest $75/hr painter charge-out rate, that is $1,500 of time tied up in admin. After Professional, that leaves about $1,300 of extra capacity before you count missed quotes, slow follow-up, or weekend catch-up.
Working solo? Start with Quoting Only when you mainly need quotes and rates sorted. Move to Professional when you want jobs, scheduling, invoices, staff, contractors, and reporting connected.
Monthly plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
As long as your subscription is active, we'll never increase your price.
Flat Rate Advantage
Per-user software punishes you for growing. ATT Professional stays at one clear monthly price, so adding staff or contractors does not turn into a bill shock.
As the team grows, per-user software climbs. ATT Professional stays flat.
FAQ
Got questions? We've got answers. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch.
Yes, 100%. Automate The Trades was built specifically for NZ painting and plastering businesses. Our default rates are based on NZ industry standards and are easy to change, we integrate with Xero, and our team is based right here in New Zealand. We understand GST, how subbies work, and what it takes to run a trade business.
No, Automate The Trades works alongside Xero - it doesn't replace it. We handle the job management, quoting, and scheduling side of your business, then push quotes and invoices directly into Xero. Your accountant keeps using Xero exactly as they do now, but with cleaner, automatic data flowing in.
Once you're logged in, you click a link and give us access - it's that simple. We'll then automatically import your existing customers for you, and keep your quotes and invoices synced.
Most businesses are up and running within an hour. Connect your Xero account and we'll automatically import your existing customers for you. Add your team, and you're ready to go. We also offer free onboarding calls to make sure you get the most out of the platform from day one.
Contractors don't need to log into the system at all. They receive job details via SMS or email with all the info they need - address, dates, scope of work, and any attached documents. Each message includes a link where they can provide updates on the job, confirm attendance, or flag any issues - no account required.
Yes. ATT is built for painting businesses where the owner is still carrying too much in their head. You can use Mate to create quotes, keep jobs moving, schedule staff and contractors, manage invoices, and see what is happening without rebuilding the admin at night.
Yes. ATT helps new contractors start with clearer quoting, rates, customers, and money habits. If you are going out on your own or thinking about it, start by automating your quoting so you can price work properly before adding the heavier job-management workflow.
No. Good administrators are the backbone of many trade businesses. ATT helps them by collecting cleaner information from the team, jobs, invoices, contractors, and customers so they spend less time chasing details and more time keeping the business moving.
Absolutely. When you sign up, you get a 14-day free trial of our Professional plan - no credit card required. You get full access to all features during your trial, so you can properly test how your AI assistant fits your workflow before committing. When your trial ends, you simply choose a plan and subscribe.
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