Getting Started with ProjectHound

Set up your organization and begin using ProjectHound.

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Getting Started with ProjectHound

ProjectHound uses Clerk for authentication. New users sign up with email + password, verify with a 6-digit code, then create an organization to begin using the app.

Sign Up and Verify

  1. Open ProjectHound and tap Sign up.
  2. Enter email and password, then tap Continue.
  3. Enter the verification code sent to your email and tap Verify.

Create Organization

  1. Enter your organization name on the Create Organization screen.
  2. Tap Create Organization.
  3. You are set as initial org admin and redirected to Projects Home.

Built-in Cost Items available during Onboarding

When you first set up ProjectHound, you can import the built-in residential construction cost items. This allows you to quickly get started using common cost items which can be easily modified.

Cost Category Cost Item
10 - Pre-Construction 5 - Blueprints
10 - Plot Plan, Stake Out, Pinning
15 - Zoning Permit
20 - Building Permit
21 - Water Tap Fee
25 - Port-O-Let
30 - Temporary Electric
35 - Clearing
40 - Design Fee
20 - Site Work 5 - Foundation Excavation
6 - Trench Footers
10 - Footer Labor
15 - Footer Concrete
20 - Pump Truck - Footer
25 - Drain Tile Material
30 - Footer Gravel Material
35 - Footer Gravel - Slinger
40 - Foundation Wall Labor
41 - Block Material
42 - Block Labor
43 - Under Slab Insulation Material
45 - Foundation Wall Concrete
46 - Pump Truck - Wall
50 - Waterproof Foundation
55 - Gravel To Top Off Footer
60 - Plumbing Underground
65 - Backfill Foundation
70 - Haul Excess Dirt
75 - Garage/Porch/Temp Drive Gravel
80 - Basement & Garage Slab Labor
85 - Basement & Garage Slab Concrete
90 - Basement & Garage Slab Rebar/Plastic
95 - Pump Truck - Slabs
30 - Framing & Rough-in 5 - Framing Labor
10 - Framing Material
15 - Truss Material
20 - Framing Material Pickups
25 - Dumpsters
30 - Shingle Labor
35 - Shingle Material
40 - Metal Roof Material
45 - Metal Roof Labor
50 - Window Install Material & Labor
55 - Front Door Material
60 - Exterior Door Material
65 - Exterior Door Labor
70 - HVAC Rough
75 - Fireplace Install
80 - Plumbing Rough
85 - Sewer & Water Tap Fee
90 - Sewer & Water Install
95 - Sewer/Water Gravel Material
100 - Electric Trench & Sump Line
105 - Frame Punch Material
110 - Electric Rough
115 - Low Voltage Rough
120 - AIP
125 - Insulation
40 - Exterior 5 - Exterior Trim Labor
10 - Exterior Trim Material
15 - Paint Exterior Labor
20 - Paint Exterior Material
25 - Install Garage Doors
30 - Garage Door Opener Material
35 - Garage Door Opener Labor
40 - Install Brick Flashing
45 - Brick Labor
50 - Brick Material
55 - Stone Labor
60 - Stone Labor
65 - Clean Brick
70 - Deck Labor
75 - Deck Material
80 - Deck Rails
85 - Gutters
90 - Exterior Concrete Labor
95 - Exterior Concrete Gravel
100 - Exterior Concrete
105 - Exterior Concrete Rebar
110 - Boulder Labor
115 - Boulders Material
120 - Final Grade
125 - Install Landscaping
130 - Install Irrigation System
135 - Install Landscape Lighting
140 - Install Sod
145 - Install Fence
150 - Mailbox
155 - Install Phantom Screens
160 - Pressure Wash Exterior Concrete
50 - Interior Install 5 - Drywall Material
10 - Hang Drywall Labor
15 - Finish Drywall Labor
20 - Prime Walls Labor
25 - Prime Walls Material
30 - Attic Blow
35 - Master Shower Tile Labor
40 - Master Shower Tile Material
45 - Guest Showers Tile Labor
50 - Guest Shower Tile Material
55 - Tile Floors Labor
60 - Tile Floors Material
65 - Shower Doors
70 - Interior Trim Labor
75 - Interior Trim/Doors Material
80 - Vanity Material
85 - Cabinet Material
90 - Interior Trim Extra's Material
95 - Interior Rails
100 - HVAC Final
105 - Electric Final
110 - Electric Final Materials
60 - Interior Final 5 - Spray Interior Trim/Doors Labor
10 - Spray Interior Trim/Doors Material
15 - Drywall Touch Up
20 - Roll Walls Labor
25 - Roll Walls Material
30 - Flooring Labor
35 - Flooring Material
40 - Countertops
45 - Interior Trim Final Labor
50 - Interior Trim Final Materials
55 - Cabinet Hardware
60 - Backsplash Labor
65 - Backsplash Material
70 - Plumbing Final
75 - Plumbing Final Material
80 - Mirrors
85 - Shelves
90 - Basement Drape Insulation
95 - Carpet Prep Labor
100 - Carpet Install
105 - Carpet Material
110 - Appliances
115 - Initial Construction Clean
120 - Punchout Labor
125 - Punchout Materials
130 - Pressure Wash Basement
135 - Final Construction Clean
100 - Company Operating Expenses 5 - Payroll & Administrative
10 - Office & General
15 - Rent & Utilities
20 - Vehicles & Travel
25 - Equipment & Tools
30 - Sales & Marketing
35 - Insurance & Professional Fees
40 - Financial Expenses
45 - Permits, Fees, & Compliance
50 - Miscellaneous