Best Invoice App for General Contractors in New York (NY)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across New York use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with NY sales tax handled at the line-item level.
4% + local
4%–10.9%
$200
Estimated general contracting ranges in New York
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by New York's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~113%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | NY range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $17,000–$68,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,050–$34,000 |
| Room addition (per sq ft) | $225–$565 |
What a New York general contractor invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the NY midpoint ($42,500), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $17,000 |
| Labor | $25,500 |
| Subtotal | $42,500 |
| New York state sales tax on parts (4%)Local rates apply on top (4% + local). | $680 |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $1,253 |
| Invoice total | $43,180 |
Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
What every New York general contractor invoice needs
Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)
Change-order log
Subcontractor breakdown
Permits and inspection fees
Lien-waiver notes
New York licensing basics for general contracting pros
Certificate of Authority (sales tax)
Professional license
City/county permits
Check the NY Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why general contracting businesses in New York pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for NY sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
New York customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.
Get paid same day
Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.
Works on bad signal
Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.
General Contractors by city in New York
General Contractors in New York: common questions
What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in New York?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in New York. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies 4% + local sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.
How much should a general contractor charge in New York?
New York's average cost-of-living index runs about 113% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for NY (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $17,000–$68,000; Bathroom remodel $9,050–$34,000; Room addition (per sq ft) $225–$565.
Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in New York?
New York's state rate is 4% (4% + local). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in New York?
Most general contracting trades in New York require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common NY requirements include: Certificate of Authority (sales tax); Professional license; City/county permits.
What does it cost to register a general contracting business in NY?
New York LLC filing runs $200, with ongoing reporting of $9 biennially. State income tax is 4%–10.9%. Full breakdown in our New York business setup guide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.
Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in New York.