Best Invoice App for General Contractors in South Carolina (SC)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across South Carolina use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with SC sales tax handled at the line-item level.
6% + local
0%–6.4%
$110
Estimated general contracting ranges in South Carolina
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by South Carolina's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~100%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | SC range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $15,000–$60,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $8,000–$30,000 |
| Room addition (per sq ft) | $200–$500 |
What a South Carolina general contractor invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the SC midpoint ($37,500), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $15,000 |
| Labor | $22,500 |
| Subtotal | $37,500 |
| South Carolina state sales tax on parts (6%)Local rates apply on top (6% + local). | $900 |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $1,114 |
| Invoice total | $38,400 |
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 South Carolina Department of Revenue.
What every South Carolina general contractor invoice needs
Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)
Change-order log
Subcontractor breakdown
Permits and inspection fees
Lien-waiver notes
South Carolina licensing basics for general contracting pros
Retail license
Professional license
Municipal business license
Check the SC Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why general contracting businesses in South Carolina pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for SC sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
South Carolina 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 in South Carolina: common questions
What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in South Carolina?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in South Carolina. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies 6% + 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 South Carolina?
South Carolina's average cost-of-living index runs about 100% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for SC (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $15,000–$60,000; Bathroom remodel $8,000–$30,000; Room addition (per sq ft) $200–$500.
Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in South Carolina?
South Carolina's state rate is 6% (6% + 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 South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in South Carolina?
Most general contracting trades in South Carolina require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common SC requirements include: Retail license; Professional license; Municipal business license.
What does it cost to register a general contracting business in SC?
South Carolina LLC filing runs $110, with ongoing reporting of $0 (no annual report for LLCs). State income tax is 0%–6.4%. Full breakdown in our South Carolina 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 South Carolina.