Bookkeeping Built for the Trades
You Build Things That Last.
We Make Sure Your Numbers Do Too.
Blue Hammer Books is bookkeeping designed specifically for contractors, tradespeople, and hands-on service businesses.
Not corporate accounting. Not confusing spreadsheets.
Just clean financial clarity, built around how your jobs actually run.
Not Your Typical Bookkeeper, Your Operations Partner
Blue Hammer Books was built for people who work with their hands, not behind desks.
We understand:
Materials that fluctuate in cost
Crews clocking real hours
Subcontractors, tools, trucks, and fuel
Jobs that look profitable… until they aren’t
What makes us different:
Trade-specific bookkeeping (not generic small business)
Job-level clarity, not just monthly totals
Plain-language reports you actually use
A partner mindset, not transactional service
Bookkeeping That Matches How Your Business Runs
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Trade Bookkeeping
• Clean, accurate monthly books
• Bank and card reconciliations
• Income and expense tracking done right -

Job Costing
• Know profit per job, not guesses
• Track labor, materials, and subs correctly
• Spot money leaks early -

Payroll & Expense Sync
• Payroll aligned with real work
• Tools, vehicles, and equipment handled cleanly -

Cash Flow & Forecasting
• See what’s coming before it hits
• Plan payroll, materials, and growth with confidence -

CPA-Ready Financials
• Clean books your CPA and lender trust
• Fewer tax-time surprises
Why We’re the Right Choice
Built for Doers. Designed for Real Life.
Most bookkeeping systems were built for desks, not job sites.
They weren’t designed for fluctuating material costs, crews clocking real hours, or jobs that change mid-stream.
Blue Hammer Books was built differently, around how trade businesses actually run.
We Speak Trade, Not Accounting
You won’t hear jargon or complicated financial talk here. We explain your numbers in plain language so you always know what’s happening, why it matters, and what to do next. If it doesn’t help you run the business better, we don’t include it.
We Understand How Jobs Really Work
Every job has moving parts, labor, materials, subs, fuel, tools, and timing. We track your numbers at the job level so you can see what’s profitable, what’s leaking money, and where to adjust before small issues turn into big problems.
We Focus on Results, Not Busywork
Bookkeeping shouldn’t just record the past. It should guide decisions. Our reports are built to help you price smarter, plan payroll, manage cash flow, and grow with confidence, not just check boxes for compliance.
We Grow With Your Business
Whether you’re a solo operator or running multiple crews, our systems scale with you. As your business grows, your financial visibility grows with it, without needing to rebuild everything from scratch.
Our Working Process
Simple. Clear. No Runaround.
Quick Intro Call
We learn how your business actually works.
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Setup & Cleanup
We organize your books and fix what’s broken.
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Ongoing Tracking
Monthly reporting, job costing, and support.
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Real Insight
You get numbers that guide decisions, not confuse them.
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Pricing Plans
Scalable Plans for Every Stage
Basic Books — Starter Plan
$350-$650/mo
For solo operators & startups
Monthly bookkeeping
Basic reconciliations and categorization
Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet
Full Service — Growth Plan
$850-$1,500/mo
For established businesses with crews
Job costing / project profitability
Payroll integration
Cash flow forecasting
Premium Plus — Operations Partner
$1,500-$2,500+/mo
For growing teams & multi-crew operations
Custom reporting
Quarterly CPA coordination
Strategy & review calls
Your Questions, Answered
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Yes. Electricians, plumbers, landscapers, builders, service operators, and contractors.
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No. We translate everything into plain language.
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Absolutely.
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No, we work with your CPA to keep everything clean and ready.
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As long as you want clarity and growth.
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.
If you want to clearly understand which jobs actually make money, keep your cash flow predictable, and stop worrying about messy books or surprise problems, it’s time to talk.
Blue Hammer Books gives you real financial clarity, not noise, not jargon, and not guesswork.
Let’s have a straightforward conversation about your business and where you want it to go.