--- title: "Time & Expense Tracking Software for Contractors" url: "https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-time-tracking" datePublished: "2026-09-23T18:12:01+0000" --- TIME TRACKING # Log Hours With Ease in Our Time Tracking Software Lost time? Not on our watch. With Houzz Pro’s Time Tracking for contractors and designers, your team can capture hours effortlessly, run payroll quickly, and ensure every minute worked translates to profit earned. ## Capture Hours Let your team clock in and out from anywhere with a project-specific time clock. ## Simplify Payroll Turn approved time entries into direct deposits automatically through Gusto. ## Maximize Margins Track labor against your budgets automatically to stay ahead of overruns. ## Logging Labor Should Never Be Hard Work ### Track Time in Real-Time Unaccounted field crew hours or design sourcing time chips away at your margins. Houzz Pro makes clocking time simple, so no second slips through the cracks. ### Less Data Re-Entry Manually moving time across apps is one way to waste it. On Houzz Pro, hours are tracked, approved, billed, and pushed to payroll in the same simple place. ### Stay On Top of Costs Most stopwatch apps don’t track labor costs against project budgets. Houzz Pro does. Set custom labor rates and see estimated vs. actual costs in one app. ### More Scope Control Get visibility into workloads and potential scope creep to catch overruns before they happen—and shore up your forecasting for next time with a clean audit trail. ## Trusted by 3 Million+ Contractors and Design Pros [Capterra: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 1,081 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) [Software Advice: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 1,081 reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/houzz-pro-profile/) [GetApp: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 1,080 reviews](https://www.getapp.com/construction-software/a/houzz-pro/reviews/) [App Store: 4.6 out of 5 stars, 4.2K reviews](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houzz-pro/id1488002482) TIME CLOCK ## A Smarter Way to Clock In When starting the clock feels like an interruption, hours get lost. Empower your team to track time, every time, with the simplest time clock app they’ll ever use. - Clock in and out from anywhere with our mobile app - Assign hours to specific projects for seamless billing - Set custom labor rates by person, activity, or project - Manually add hours when you forget to start the clock [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) GUSTO INTEGRATION ## Run Payroll in Record Time Handling payroll by hand? With our Gusto Integration, you can turn your team’s time entries into direct deposits without the extra effort (and hours) on your end. - Sync time tracked in Houzz Pro to Gusto automatically - Get simple, full-service payroll across all 50 US states - Save time by having your payroll taxes filed for you - Get assistance with IRS notices and amendments [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) TIME DASHBOARD ## See Every Hour in One Hub Stop hunting down time cards. Houzz Pro organizes all your team’s logs into one bird’s-eye view—making it dead-simple to sort, filter, approve, and lock in time in one place. - See a high-level overview of all your team’s time entries - Sort by project, team member, total time, and more - Approve and lock time entries at the push of a button - Keep sensitive data secure with role-based permissions [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) > Houzz Pro has solved one of my toughest challenges: time billing. The time tracker makes it so simple to add time as I go, I never again have to sacrifice another Sunday afternoon to time billing. > > Wendy Glaister | Wendy Glaister Interiors ## Even More Ways to Reclaim Your Time ### Invoice in Minutes Turn time entries into professional [Invoices](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-invoices) in a click to get paid faster. With every bill backed up by verifiable logs, you also build client trust and prevent disputes. ### Stay On Budget Get a live look at estimated vs. actual labor costs for every project in our [Budget](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-financials) tool. No manual math or data entry required—hours sync automatically. ### Manually Enter Hours If someone forgets to start the clock, they can easily add or adjust hours after the fact in seconds, so time tracking is the last thing slowing down their day. ### Run Multiple Clocks at Once Working on more than one project at a time? Houzz Pro lets you run multiple time clocks at once—perfect for designers pulling double-duty when sourcing. ### Export Payroll Data Contractors and designers can export payroll data and team productivity reports directly to Excel. That means less copy-pasting and more accurate recordkeeping. ## Take Our Word for It (And Theirs) Hear from real home construction and design professionals who've used Houzz Pro to better their business. [Etch Design Group Enhances Efficiency with Houzz Pro](/for-pros/etch-design-group-case-study) [From $2M to $7M: How Legacy Builders Scaled Up with Houzz Pro](/for-pros/legacy-builders-case-study) [How Tech Put Guthrie Construction on a Growth Path](/pro-learn/blog/how-tech-put-guthrie-construction-on-a-growth-path) INTEGRATIONS ## Time-Tracking Software That Keeps You Connected Houzz Pro works with Gusto to simplify payroll, but the integrations don’t stop there. You can also sync your finances with [QuickBooks Online](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-quickbooks-integration), access files on Google Docs and Dropbox, manage leads from Gmail and Zapier, and sync project [Schedules](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-schedule) to a slew of third-party calendars. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT ## Here to Help—However You Need It. ### Got questions? Our time-tracking app experts have answers. For anything our self-guided resources can't solve, reach out for assistance and we'll take it from there. #### Online Chat The fastest way to find answers is at the bottom right of your browser. #### Email Troubleshooting and other assistance are just a [support ticket](https://www.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-reach-houzz-pro-support) away. #### Phone We’re here from Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm PT at (888) 372-2851. #### Help Center Articles, video tutorials, webinars, and more are all accessible 24/7 [here](https://www.houzz.com/pro-help). ## Help Yourself to On-Demand Answers Get to know our best-in-class software through curated video tutorials, how-to walkthroughs, and beyond. [Free Template: Construction Timesheet and How-to Guide](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/startup-guide-residential-construction-timesheet-template) [Free Template: How to Track Interior Design Time and Expenses](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/startup-guide-interior-design-time-expense-tracking-tips-with-free-template) [How to Log Expenses on the Mobile App](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-log-expenses-on-the-mobile-app) ## Why Go With Houzz Pro? ### All-In-One AI Platform We’re proud to offer the only true all-in-one, AI-powered software solution for every side of your business—combining best-in-class planning, project management, financial, and marketing tools. ### Tailored to Your Trade Built specifically for home building, remodeling, and design professionals, we’re always improving our features based on feedback—making our do-it-all software the perfect toolkit for your type of work. ### Largest Online Community Houzz has been a trusted remodeling resource for over a decade—garnering a global community of over 65 million homeowners and design enthusiasts, and over 3 million home remodeling and design professionals. ## Time and Expense Tracking Software Features See all the main tracking features for time and expense management | Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | **Time Tracking** | | | Stopwatch Time Tracking | Track time in real-time using a stopwatch on desktop or mobile. | | Multiple Stopwatches | Run multiple timers simultaneously across projects or tasks. | | Manual Time Entry | Log time entries manually with project, rate, and service details. | | Cross-Device Sync | Access and manage time entries across desktop and mobile. | | Geo-Location Tracking | Enable location services to enhance mobile time tracking accuracy. | | Billable & Taxable Time | Mark entries as billable or taxable for invoicing. | | Attachments to Time Entries | Add notes, files, or supporting documents to time entries. | | **Expense Tracking** | | | Expense Entry Logging | Add expenses per project with cost and details. | | Mobile Expense Tracking | Capture expenses from the field or office at any time. | | Batch Expense Entry | Add multiple expenses at once for efficiency. | | Receipt Attachments | Attach receipts or files to expense entries. | | **Financial Integration** | | | Convert Time to Invoice | Turn tracked time into invoices with one click. | | Add Expenses to Invoice | Include tracked expenses directly in invoices. | | Time Billing Accuracy | Ensure accurate billing by capturing all tracked hours and costs. | | **Reporting** | | | Time Billing Reports | View logged time in reports for billing and analysis. | | Project Cost Visibility | View total time and cost per project for profitability insights. | | **Team Management** | | | Team Time Tracking | Track time across multiple team members and activities. | | Custom Rates per Member | Assign different rates for different team members or services. | | **Workflow** | | | Add Time Entries to Existing Invoices | Add additional time entries to invoices before billing | ## Construction Software FAQs ### How much does the construction time tracking software cost? Construction time tracking software typically ranges from free basic tools with limited features to paid all-in-one platforms. With Houzz Pro, time tracking is included as part of a broader business management subscription — so you're not paying separately for a standalone clock-in app. Instead, your time data connects directly to your estimates, budgets, invoices, and reporting in one place. [See current Houzz Pro pricing →](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) ### What is the best software for project time tracking? For construction and remodeling projects specifically, the best project time tracking software should tie hours to cost codes, project budgets, and reports in real time. Houzz Pro lets you track labor at the task and project level, compare estimated vs. actual costs as work progresses, and pull time billing reports by project, team member, or timeframe. You can also pull daily logs by crew member and use that data to stay ahead of overruns — all from the same platform you use to manage schedules, run invoices, and communicate with clients. ### How does Houzz Pro's geo-location feature work for field teams? When location services are enabled on the Houzz Pro mobile app, the app automatically detects when you're near a job site and sends a prompt to clock in or out — so your crew never forgets to log hours just because they were heads-down getting started. Projects near your current location also float to the top of your list for quick access. This works within 150 meters (500 feet) of a project location, on both iOS and Android. ### Can I track time for my whole team, including subcontractors? Yes. Anyone you add as a team member in Houzz Pro can track time, whether they're a W-2 employee or an individual 1099 contractor who works for you directly. From a single dashboard, you can set hourly rates by person, activity, or project, filter entries by team member or timeframe, and approve or lock time before it goes to billing. Outside subcontractors you hire for separate scopes of work are handled differently. They don't track time in Houzz Pro. Instead, they get their own Subcontractor Dashboard, which keeps their access separate from your sensitive financial data. ### Can I track labor costs against my project budget in real time? Yes. Houzz Pro's built-in Budget tool gives you a live view of estimated vs. actual labor costs as hours are logged. You can assign cost codes to time entries for more granular tracking by trade or project phase, and see total costs per project, person, or task without any manual calculations. This makes it easier to catch overruns early and back up any billing conversations with a clean, verifiable paper trail. ### Does Houzz Pro support payroll processing? For accounting, Houzz Pro already syncs financial documents — including invoices, estimates, proposals, change orders, and recorded payments — directly to QuickBooks Online. Time entries can also be exported to Excel for use with other payroll providers. Houzz Pro is building a direct Gusto payroll integration that will allow approved time entries to sync straight to Gusto — eliminating double data entry and automating state overtime calculations. ### Can I turn tracked time into invoices? Yes, and it takes one click. Once time is logged and approved in Houzz Pro, you can convert it directly into a client invoice without re-entering any data. You can include tracked expenses in the same invoice, mark individual entries as billable or non-billable, and add notes or attachments to any time entry for a fully documented billing record. ### Does Houzz Pro work for tracking time on multiple projects at once? Yes. Houzz Pro lets you run multiple stopwatch timers simultaneously — so if you or a team member are splitting time between more than one project in a day, you can track each one separately without stopping and restarting. Each timer is assigned to a specific project, service, and rate from the start, so the data is clean when it comes time to log or invoice. ## Explore More Features [Compare Houzz Pro](/for-pros/compare) READY TO TRY? ## Get a Free Demo [Schedule a Demo](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=7015c000001NeVVAA0&sourceCommandName=HouzzProCMSLanding&entryPoint=SI_CMS_Demo) Have questions? Give us a call at [(888) 372-2851](tel:8883722851).