Cedar House Stack

The Cedar House Stack blog

Straight answers on contractor software.

Comparisons, prices and buying guides for the CRMs and field apps that roofing, HVAC, plumbing and home service companies run on. We build one of them, and we say so in every post.

Plumbing · October 2, 2026

Best Plumbing CRM in 2026: What Each One Really Costs

The best plumbing CRM in 2026, priced out for a one person and a five person shop from published plans, by a company that makes one of the five tools.

Roofing · September 30, 2026

Best Roofing CRM in 2026: An Honest Comparison

The best roofing CRM in 2026, compared on published price, canvassing, insurance work and measurements, by a company that makes one of the five tools.

Roofing · September 30, 2026

Best Roofing Canvassing App for Door Knocking in 2026

The best roofing canvassing app in 2026: a ten point door knocking checklist, published prices for SalesRabbit, SPOTIO and Cedar House Field, and a trial plan.

Roofing · September 30, 2026

AccuLynx Alternatives in 2026: 5 Options Compared

AccuLynx alternatives in 2026, compared on published price, insurance work, measurements and canvassing, plus how to move your job history safely.

HVAC · September 30, 2026

Best HVAC CRM in 2026 for Small and Mid-Size Shops

The best HVAC CRM in 2026 for small and mid-size shops, compared on published price, memberships, dispatch and flat rate by a company that makes one.

All trades · September 30, 2026

Best CRM for Contractors in 2026: How to Choose

The best CRM for contractors in 2026, chosen in four steps by trade, team size, published price and must haves, from a company that makes one of them.