A restripe needs an agreed reference
Existing marks, approved plans and the customer's requested changes can point in different directions. Define the commercial work against the appropriate site plan before estimating paint and attendance.
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Make the marking scope clear before the crew rolls out.
The crew cannot start while the agreed work area is still full of vehicles. Bring scope, site responsibilities and business costs together while approved plans, measurements and professional layout decisions remain with the appropriate tools and people.
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The site must be ready for the crew
Vehicle removal, surface preparation and an authorized access contact affect the work window. A scheduled start is unreliable when nobody has agreed who clears the area.
Linework and symbols use different pricing units
Linear work, stalls, arrows and stencils need descriptions the customer can check. A single striping total makes it harder to explain additions or compare the completed work with the estimate.
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Enter the checked quantities and units
Build estimate lines for measured linework, symbols, preparation and approved extras. Microtra does not design parking layouts, calculate accessibility compliance or measure a site; enter quantities established through your professional process.
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Link the client and property record, saving the billing contact and practical access arrangements. Distinguish the person approving the scope from the site contact who coordinates a cleared working area.
Explore this featureStage the attendance and return work
Use job tasks, status and appointments with assigned staff. Review commitments before arranging the work window, and update the schedule yourself when weather or site readiness changes the plan.
Explore this featureReview the supplies behind the linework
Save receipts for paint, stencils, equipment hire and other operating costs. Record labor time and compare the completed job with approved scope before sharing an invoice PDF and entering payment received elsewhere.
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Verify the scope reference
Review the appropriate approved site information and measure through your own process. Agree the areas, line types and symbols that your commercial estimate will cover.
Confirm who prepares the site
Record the access contact and responsibilities for clearing and surface readiness. Schedule the crew only after the working arrangement is understood by the appropriate people.
Track progress and changes
Update tasks for completed areas and record time or expenses. If the customer requests another marking, establish the approved plan and commercial agreement before adding the work.
Reconcile the finished scope
Check quantities and approved additions on the invoice, share its PDF from the device and record payments received elsewhere. Leave any agreed return attendance as open work.
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Questions from parking lot striping contractors.
Will Microtra generate a parking layout?
Microtra does not generate parking plans or determine code or accessibility requirements. Consult applicable official resources and qualified professionals, then use checked scope and quantities in your business estimate.
Can I quote stripes and stencils separately?
Use distinct saved items with clear units and descriptions for measured linework, symbols and approved preparation. Your estimating process determines quantities and prices; the invoice should make those understandable.
What does this trade's default setup include?
Trades & construction uses Job, Client and Properties, with linked records on. Stock begins off; enable it in Modules & terms before managing paint counts, suppliers or purchasing.
Are weather changes handled automatically?
You make the decision and arrange revised attendance yourself. Update the appointment and job status after discussing the change with the customer or site contact.
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