Client Portal

Client Portal Software for Residential Construction

Give homeowners one place to see photos, updates, and decisions. Ally's client portal replaces endless email chains with a self-service experience.

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Why Email and Text Aren't Enough

Email and text chains that never end are one of the most common frustrations residential GCs report, for themselves and their clients.

Information Gets Buried

Important updates get lost in long threads, forcing clients (and GCs) to scroll back through history to find what they need.

Clients Feel Out of the Loop

Without a dedicated place to check status, clients default to calling or texting for updates, adding to the administrative load.

How Ally's Client Portal Keeps Everyone Aligned

Ally gives every client a dedicated, branded space to follow their project.

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One Place for Photos, Updates, and Decisions

Progress photos, schedule updates, and pending decisions all live in one place that the client can check anytime, via computer or mobile app.
Plans and pricing

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Self-Service Visibility Reduces “Where Are We?” Calls

When clients can see status themselves, builders field far fewer check-in calls and texts.
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A High-End, Professional Client Experience

A dedicated portal signals professionalism and organization, qualities that earn you more referrals.

A Better Client Experience Means Better Jobs

For residential GCs, the client relationship is the most important factor in where the next job comes from, and Ally is built around bolstering it. See how Client Approvals (/features/client-approvals) makes decisions easy for clients to act on. 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.