Independent help choosing, setting up, and customizing the tools that run your trade business. We don’t sell software — we help you pick the right tools and put them to work, with no vendor agenda.
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Ways to work with us
Custom Tool-Stack Audit
$199
For the owner overwhelmed by options — or sure they’re on the wrong tools.
- A personalized report: the exact software + AI stack we’d run for your trade, size, and budget
- Priorities, real costs, and a 30/60/90-day setup plan
- Vendor-neutral — recommended by fit
Delivered in 3–5 business days after a short questionnaire.
Custom Spreadsheet / Template Build
From $299
For shops that want estimating, job-costing, or invoicing built to their exact pricing.
- A bespoke Excel / Google Sheets tool, built to your trade
- One round of revisions included
- The custom tier above our ready-made templates
~5 business days.
Custom AI Prompt / Workflow Pack
$149
For owners who want AI working in the shop without figuring it out.
- A tailored prompt library for your real estimates, emails, change orders, and follow-ups
- Simple step-by-step workflows your team can run
3–5 business days.
Custom AI Agent & Automation Build
From $2,500
For shops that want a working AI agent without buying and learning a platform. Delivered with our vetted implementation partner.
- A scoped, built-and-configured AI agent (intake/receptionist, estimate-drafting, automated follow-up)
- Designed, built, and supported by our vetted implementation partner — a specialist team that does this for a living
- Built on proven, reliable infrastructure
- Handoff + training session; optional monthly management
Starts with a scoping call and a fixed quote.
How it works
Choose what fits and reach out.
A short questionnaire (or scoping call for builds) so we understand your shop.
We do the work and hand it over, ready to use.
Why Augmented Trades
We’re an independent resource for the trades — we test the tools, we don’t take vendor marketing money to play favorites, and we recommend what actually fits your shop. You get the benefit of someone who knows the landscape cold, without a salesperson’s quota behind the advice.
FAQs
Will you lock me into one vendor? No. We’re vendor-neutral and recommend by fit. If the best answer for you is a tool we don’t earn anything from, that’s what we’ll tell you.
How fast is turnaround? Audits, packs, and reports run 3–5 business days; custom builds depend on scope and start with a quote.
What if I’m not sure which service I need? Start with the free Tool Finder, or just reach out and tell us what’s broken — we’ll point you to the right option.
Is this financial, legal, or tax advice? No — everything we provide is operational and technology guidance for running your business.
We may earn a commission from tools recommended in these services, at no extra cost to you. We recommend by fit. See our affiliate disclosure.