Features

What MulchDeck does.

Estimating, job tracking, and invoicing built for forestry mulching. Not a horizontal tool forced to fit. Satellite maps, rate card pricing, daily logs, before/after photos, and profitability per acre.

Estimating

Satellite map estimating

Search an address. Draw a polygon on the satellite image. MulchDeck calculates the acreage and applies your rate card. The estimate is ready before you leave the truck.

  • Google satellite imagery
  • Polygon acreage calculation
  • Rate card auto-pricing
  • PDF export with map embed

Weather

Weather data on every estimate

Historical conditions and forecasts load automatically when you create an estimate. Know ground moisture, rain windows, and seasonal patterns before you commit to a start date.

  • Historical weather for the parcel
  • Forecast for scheduled job dates
  • Ground condition awareness
  • Rain delay risk assessment

Parcels

Parcel boundary data

US parcel boundaries load on the map automatically. See property lines, lot size, and ownership data without switching to the county GIS site.

  • Automatic parcel overlay
  • Lot size and dimensions
  • Ownership info where available
  • No manual boundary tracing

Pricing

Rate card pricing (16 prices)

4 vegetation densities times 4 terrain types. Set your per-acre price for each combination once. Every estimate uses the same numbers.

  • Light, moderate, heavy, very heavy
  • Flat, rolling, steep, very steep
  • Per-acre pricing
  • Consistent across all jobs

Tracking

Job tracking

Each job has a daily log. Record hours, fuel, and teeth used per day. See the running total without rebuilding a spreadsheet.

  • Hours worked per day
  • Fuel gallons per day
  • Teeth used per day
  • Running cost vs estimate

Photos

Before/after photos

Take photos from the app. They attach to the job with GPS coordinates and timestamps. Export a branded PDF with before and after shots for the customer.

  • GPS-tagged automatically
  • Attached to the job record
  • Before/after comparison
  • Branded PDF export

Invoicing

Invoicing from estimates

Generate an invoice from the estimate line items. Add or remove lines. Export a PDF with your business name and totals. No copy-pasting into Word.

  • Line items from estimate
  • Editable before sending
  • PDF export
  • Professional layout

Profitability

Profitability per job

MulchDeck compares your estimated cost to the actual hours, fuel, and teeth recorded on the job. You see your real margin per acre, not a guess.

  • Estimated vs actual cost
  • Profit margin per job
  • Cost per acre breakdown
  • No spreadsheet formulas

Offline

Offline sync

Works on rural acreage with no cell signal. Estimates, logs, photos, and invoices save locally. Everything syncs when you get back in range.

  • Full offline support
  • Local-first data
  • Background sync
  • No data loss

Free tools

9 free calculators

Land clearing cost, crew day rate, mulching estimator, stump grinding, defensible space, machine cost, mobilization fee, lot clearing, and mulching vs bulldozing comparison. No signup required.

  • No email gate
  • No watermark
  • PDF export on every tool
  • Built for contractors and homeowners

Frequently asked questions

Does MulchDeck work without cell signal?

Yes. MulchDeck works offline. Estimates, job logs, photos, and invoices save locally and sync when you get signal back. Built for rural acreage where cell coverage is spotty.

Can I track teeth and fuel by job?

Yes. Each job has a daily log where you record hours, fuel gallons, and teeth used. MulchDeck uses that to calculate your actual cost per acre and compare it to your estimate.

How does the satellite estimating work?

Search an address, draw a polygon on the satellite map, and MulchDeck calculates the acreage. Pick your density and terrain, and it applies your rate card to produce a line-item estimate.

What is the rate card?

A grid of 16 prices: 4 vegetation densities (light, moderate, heavy, very heavy) times 4 terrain types (flat, rolling, steep, very steep). You set each price once and every estimate uses it.

Can I send a branded quote to a customer?

Yes. MulchDeck generates a PDF with your business name, the satellite map, parcel polygon, acreage, line items, and total. Email it or hand it to the customer.

How much does MulchDeck cost?

$149/month flat. Unlimited users. No per-seat fees. 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Are the free calculators really free?

Yes. Nine calculators with no signup, no email gate, no watermark. Land clearing cost, crew day rate, machine cost, mobilization fee, and more.

What does MulchDeck NOT do?

MulchDeck does not do payroll, CRM, online booking, or scheduling. It handles estimating, job tracking, and invoicing for forestry mulching. Keep QuickBooks for accounting.

Pricing

$149/month flat. Unlimited users.

14-day free trial. No credit card. Your owner, operators, office staff, and anyone else who touches a job are included.

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