Welcome to SurfaceIQ

What SurfaceIQ is and how the help center is organized.

What SurfaceIQ is

SurfaceIQ is a paving estimating and proposal tool built for small and mid-size contractors. It helps you move from lead to estimate to work order without spreadsheets.

You can use SurfaceIQ even if you are not technical. The system is designed for on-site use on a phone or laptop.

How this help center is organized

  • Getting Started: the fastest way to create your first quote.
  • Core Workflow: project setup, measurements, estimates, and proposals.
  • Estimating Accuracy: deep guidance for accurate paving quotes.
  • Operations: CRM, job costing, and reports.
  • Admin: pricing management and data sources.
  • Troubleshooting: common problems and fixes.

If you know nothing about paving

Do not worry. You can still produce accurate estimates by following the exact steps below:

  1. Read "Paving Quote Start to Finish" and follow the checklist.
  2. Use the measurement tools instead of guessing area.
  3. Use the Estimate Builder defaults the first time.
  4. Save your estimate and send the proposal link.

Each step is explained in plain language with examples.