On-site Proposals
Create detailed proposals directly on the iPad with fields for labor, parts, tax, and optional services, allowing technicians to produce complete bids during a single site visit.
Electronic signatures collected on an iPad are enforceable in the United States when they meet ESIGN and UETA requirements. Proper signer intent, authentication, and an immutable audit trail support the legal validity of HVAC proposals signed electronically.
Field Technicians use the iPad app to generate on-site HVAC proposals, capture photos, and collect customer signatures. They rely on preconfigured templates and cached pricing to produce accurate, same-visit estimates and to minimize back-office follow-up.
Operations Managers configure templates, manage user permissions, and review signed proposals. They monitor sync status, ensure compliance with company processes, and coordinate integration with CRM and billing systems for fast order processing.
Create detailed proposals directly on the iPad with fields for labor, parts, tax, and optional services, allowing technicians to produce complete bids during a single site visit.
Apply tiered pricing, contract discounts, and real-time margin calculations so proposals reflect accurate costs and preserve profitability at the point of sale.
Attach annotated photos and measurements to proposals to document existing conditions and support scope clarity for customers and back-office review.
Collect legally binding customer signatures on the device with a clear audit trail and signer authentication for enforceability and contract completion.
Work without network connectivity, store completed proposals locally, and automatically synchronize when connectivity is restored to maintain continuity in remote locations.
Sync contacts, proposals, and status updates with CRM systems to centralize records and reduce duplicate data entry across sales and operations.
Import and export proposal documents while maintaining formatting and allowing collaborative edits from the office before field use.
Automatically push proposal records, customer data, and signed agreements to your CRM to keep sales and service teams aligned.
Store signed proposals and attachments in a centralized Dropbox folder for secure backup and easy retrieval by back-office staff.
Create role-specific templates with prefilled pricing, standard terms, and branded formatting to ensure consistent proposals across the organization.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Approval Routing | Manager escalation |
| Template Assignment | By service type |
| Offline Sync Window | 24 hours |
| Signature Order | Customer then technician |
Ensure the iPad runs a supported OS and has sufficient storage before deploying for proposal production in the field.
Regularly update the app and iPadOS, enable automatic backups, and confirm mobile data plans for teams that rely on cellular syncing to avoid interruptions during on-site proposal creation.
A technician generates a full replacement quote on-site including unit options and labor estimates.
Resulting in faster scheduling and fewer follow-up calls.
A project manager walks a facility to document recurring maintenance scope and creates a multi-year proposal with tiered pricing.
Leading to improved contract conversion and predictable revenue.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-device Signing | |||
| Offline Mode | Limited | Limited | |
| Template Library | Unlimited | Limited | Unlimited |
| HIPAA Support | Available | Available | Available |
7 years recommended
Daily cloud snapshot
Encrypted cold storage
Quarterly checks
Secure purge after retention
| Plan / Vendor | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (monthly) | $8 per user | $10 per user | $9.99 per user | $19 per user | $15 per user |
| eSignatures Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App Support | iPad and iPhone | iPad and iPhone | iPad and iPhone | iPad and iPhone | iPad and iPhone |
| API Access | Available on select plans | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| HIPAA-ready Option | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |