Client Approvals

Client Approval Software for Residential General Contractors

See how Ally helps residential GCs collect selections and change order approvals in one timestamped, searchable hub. No more chasing sign-offs over email.

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Why a Missing Approvals Process Slows and Risks Home Builds

On a $500K remodel or a $20M custom build, decisions and approvals happen constantly. Without a clear process, they can slow down the job. And every one of them is a potential dispute waiting to happen.

Requests Go Out, Then Stall

It’s easy for a selection request to get lost in a client’s inbox or punted the next site visit. When it does, the project timeline slips.

Verbal Approvals Leave No Paper Trail

A quick “yes, go ahead” on a job-site walkthrough feels efficient in the moment, but it's impossible to prove what a client actually signed off on and when.

How Ally Streamlines Client Approvals

Ally gives general contractors a single system for sending, discussing, and documenting every decision an owner needs to make.

Feature Highlight

Send Selections and Change Orders for Quick Digital Sign-Off

Selections, allowances, and change orders go straight to the client's phone or computer – photos, details, and all. They can review, ask questions, and approve right in the app. No printing, scanning, or forwarding required.
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Feature Highlight

Automatic Reminders Reduce Wait Times

Ally follows up automatically on pending approvals, so decisions don't drag out over days of back-and-forth.
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Feature Highlight

Timestamped, Searchable Approval Records

Every approval is logged with a timestamp and stored in a searchable record, so you can pull up exactly what was approved, by whom, and when.

Client Approval Software Built for the $500K–$20M Custom Home Build

Whether you're running a single remodel or a portfolio of high-end custom homes, the same approval workflow keeps every project decision consistent and defensible. See how Change Order Management (/features/change-orders) documents every scope and cost change the same way. Try Ally risk-free: sign up today, and if it's not the right fit within 30 days, get your money back.

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Why teams choose Ally

  • Built for residential GCs, not commercial or enterprise
  • Timestamped and searchable approval logs
  • Real-time client updates without putting you on call
  • One hub for your entire project team and trades
  • QuickBooks integration for automatic financial tracking
  • No hidden fees or complicated seat-based pricing
  • Simple enough that clients don't need training to use it

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FAQs

Common questions about how Ally works, who it's designed for, and how it compares to other tools on the market.

What makes Ally different from JobTread, Buildertrend, or ProCore?
JobTread and Buildertrend are powerful tools, but they’re primarily built around budgeting, estimating, cost management, plan documents, and submittals. They work best for contractors whose main concern is tracking margins. Ally is built around a different problem: the client relationship. On a large remodel or custom home build, your client is emotionally invested, your reputation is on the line, and you're coordinating with an architect, interior designer, and landscape architect all at once.
Does Ally integrate with QuickBooks?
Yes. Ally syncs directly with QuickBooks so your project financials stay current without double entry or end-of-month reconciling. Ally handles the project side—communication, approvals, and documentation—while QuickBooks stays your system of record for accounting.
Do I need to be a tech-savvy person to use Ally?
No. Ally is specifically designed for contractors who know that software should work for them, not the other way around. If you use your phone, read a project timeline, and know what a PDF is, you can use Ally. You can be up and running on an active project the same day you sign up. There is no month-long onboarding or dedicated admin required.
What type of projects is Ally designed for?
Ally is built for single-family residential custom home builds—including remodels—and large-scale, high-value residential remodels, typically in the $1M to $20M range. These are projects run on a cost-plus basis where the client is a high-net-worth homeowner and the project involves multiple professionals beyond just the GC. Ally is not designed for commercial projects, high-volume production builders, or subcontractor specialty trades.
Can my clients and the architect use Ally too?
Yes. Ally includes role-based access so you can give your client a clean, simple view of their project while your architect sees plans and RFIs and your interior designer sees selections. Everyone sees what they need to see. No one is drowning in information meant for someone else.
Do I have to move all my projects over at once?
No. Most contractors start with one active project to get a feel for the platform before rolling it out across their operation. We designed Ally to be low-friction to adopt, so you can start small and expand as your team gets comfortable.
Do you lock me into an annual contract?
No long-term contract required. You can start on a single project, get comfortable with the platform, and scale from there.