Bookkeeping Built for HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Contractors
Stop guessing whether you actually made money this month. We keep your books clean, current, and built around how contractors really operate so every decision runs on real numbers.
Trades-only · QuickBooks ProAdvisor · We know your FSM
Monthly Bookkeeping
Apprentice
Typically 1-3 trucks under ~$750K revenue
Journeyman
Typically 4-6 trucks doing ~$750K-$2M revenue
Master
Typically 7+ trucks doing $2M+ revenue
✓ 90-day money-back guarantee on recurring services · No hourly billing
A Generalist Will Keep Your Books. We Help You Keep Your Profit.
Any bookkeeper can reconcile your accounts. A generalist treats your HVAC shop like a coffee shop with a truck. Here's what changes when your books are built by people who only do the trades:
✗ Dumps materials and labor into one big "expenses" bucket
✓ Detailed materials and labor breakdown with profit tracked job by job
✗ Treats payroll as a single line
✓ Calculates your fully-burdened labor rate, so you know your true cost per hour on the truck
✗ Has never synced ServiceTitan, HCP, or Jobber to QuickBooks
✓ Reconciles your field software to your bank so revenue never drifts
✗ Hands you a P&L you can't make sense of
✓ Custom reports + a video walkthrough in plain English
✗ Sees a generic small business
✓ Knows the slow season cycle, the $1M plateau, and where trades shops bleed margin
Pricing
Flat Monthly Plans, Built to Grow with You
Add-ons Not Every Shop Needs
Priced separately based on volume and complexity. We'll scope it during your diagnostic.
Accounts Payable
We manage vendor bills and payments so nothing slips.
Payroll Support
Payroll setup and processing
Cleanup / Catch-Up
Behind or messy? We get you current and accurate.
New Integration Setup
ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, or other FSMs synced to your books.
From First Call to First Report
Prelim
Profit Leak Audit
A no-pressure call to learn your shop, look at where your money's going, understand your pain points and see if we're a fit. No commitment.
Day 0
Diagnostic & Review
We dig into your books, find the leaks and risks, and walk you through exactly what we found. If it's a fit, this is where you decide to move forward.
Day 1-3
Onboarding
Secure QBO, bank, credit card, and loan access. Connect Dext and your FSM. Begin rolling out the bookkeeping workflows
Week 1+
Cleanup
We fix what the diagnostic flagged and get your books accurate and up to date.
End of Month 1
First Reports
Your first fully reconciled month, done right. You get your statements with a clear summary of your business's financial performance.
Built for you if...
✓ You run an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical shop (1–15 trucks)
✓ You're tired of guessing whether you actually made money this month
✓ You want job-level numbers, not just a year-end tax return
✓ You want a flat price and a team that already knows your software
Not the right fit if you just want the cheapest data entry, you're looking for a tax preparer, you're outside the trades, or you'd rather no one ever touch your books.
What Trades Owners Say About Working With Us
Grizzly Heating and Air
"Austin has been a great asset to our operations. His communication and professionalism are on point and his reports are delivered consistently on time, clear to read, and include his insights as well. There are a lot of recurring services businesses use that seem like a wise use of funds but end up falling short, Accounting 4 Trades is NOT one of those-money well spent!"
Mountain West Heating & Air Conditioning
"Austin is the man when it comes to accounting for the trades (see what I did there) but seriously, Austin is detailed and up to date on modern accounting processes and provides not only detailed reporting at the end of the month, but follows up with a detailed recording going through the report in detail with commentary. He is easily reachable and I have referred him to other contractors and he follows through every time. If you need accounting services for your HVAC company, this is your company."
Hunter Maat
"Austin has been a God send. Having him taking care of our bookkeeping has been infinitely valuable. I have all that time back now to work on the business doing the things I actually love. He has also implemented new reports so I can always see in real time exactly where the numbers are at in the business and per project. His pricing is incredibly fair and I recommend him to everyone I know. He’s an amazing guy and super fun to work with. Call him! It’s one of the best calls you could make!"
Champion Electrical Services
"Austin completely changed the way I understand and manage the financial side of my business. Before working with him, I was operating mostly on instinct and basic numbers. Austin helped take me from zero visibility to complete clarity on where the business stands financially and how to make smarter decisions.
He didn’t just “do the books” — he actually explained the numbers, helped me understand cash flow, profitability, and where money was being made or lost. For someone running a growing trade business, that level of insight is invaluable.
What I appreciate most is that Austin understands how trades businesses actually operate. His approach is practical, no-nonsense, and focused on helping you build a stronger company.
If you’re a contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC company, or any service business owner who feels like the financial side of the business is a black box, I can’t recommend Austin enough. He will absolutely help you get organized, confident, and in control of your numbers."
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't you just tell me an exact price?
Two shops the same size can have very different books. The free Profit Leak Audit lets us see what is actually going on, then quote you a real number instead of a guess we have to walk back later.
What if my books are a mess?
That's the norm, not the exception. We'll scope a Cleanup/Catch-Up to get you current, then move into clean monthly bookkeeping. No judgment.
Do you do taxes?
No — by design. We keep your books accurate and coordinate directly with your tax preparer so filing is smooth and you're not overpaying.
How does the 90-day money-back guarantee work?
If you're not satisfied in your first 90 days, we refund your monthly investment (one-time projects excluded). We'd rather earn your trust than lock you in.
Why shouldn't I just hire a cheaper, general bookkeeper?
A $300/month bookkeeper simply categorizes your bank feed so you can file taxes. They don't understand job costing, they don't know how to map ServiceTitan to QuickBooks, and they won't catch when a supply house overcharges you. A cheap bookkeeper tells you what you spent; we tell you where you're actually making a profit (and where you're bleeding cash).
Do you work with businesses outside the trades?
We focus exclusively on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Staying in one lane is why we're good at it.
What exactly do I get from the diagnostic?
A 14–20 page report covering every error, leak, and risk we find in your books, plus a prioritized plan to fix them — and a real monthly price. Half the $1,000 is credited if you move forward.
Do I have to switch software?
We work in QuickBooks Online and integrate with ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, and most other popular FSMs. If you're already set up, great. If not, we'll handle it.
How much of my time is this going to take?
Very little. After our initial onboarding and system setup during the first month, we operate in the background. We’ll need a few minutes of your time each month to clarify any mysterious transactions (like a random Home Depot receipt), but our goal is to take this off your plate, not give you a second job.
Let's Find the Money Your Books Are Hiding
90-day money-back guarantee on recurring services · No hourly billing · Trades-only
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