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Progress Billing & Invoicing Process for Flooring

The Progress Billing & Invoicing Process workflow helps flooring contractors streamline client payments tied to milestones. It includes verifying completed work, preparing invoices, securing approvals, and reconciling billing with contracts. Managers ensure invoices are accurate and submitted on time. By following this workflow, flooring companies reduce disputes, protect profitability, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from transparent billing that builds trust. Teams gain accountability through documented processes. With this workflow in place, flooring contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while maintaining healthy cash flow.

Review contract billing terms (schedule of values, milestones, or % complete)

Confirm current work progress with field team or site walk

Calculate percent complete for each line item or milestone

Draft the billing application or invoice with updated totals

Include approved change orders and any required documentation

Apply retainage according to contract terms

Attach backup documentation (photos, timecards, material receipts, etc.)

Review draft billing with project manager or leadership

Submit invoice or pay app to client or GC by required date

Confirm receipt and follow up on approval status

Track invoice aging and update accounts receivable records

Log payment once received and update job cost tracking

File billing documents and confirmations in project records

Communicate payment status with internal team

Review contract billing terms (schedule of values, milestones, or % complete)

Confirm current work progress with field team or site walk

Calculate percent complete for each line item or milestone

Draft the billing application or invoice with updated totals

Include approved change orders and any required documentation

Apply retainage according to contract terms

Attach backup documentation (photos, timecards, material receipts, etc.)

Review draft billing with project manager or leadership

Submit invoice or pay app to client or GC by required date

Confirm receipt and follow up on approval status

Track invoice aging and update accounts receivable records

Log payment once received and update job cost tracking

File billing documents and confirmations in project records

Communicate payment status with internal team