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Jobber alternatives for solar and clean tech installers
Jobber works well for general trades. Here's an honest look at the alternatives when solar, heat pump, or EV charger work pushes you past what it can handle.
Ben Clarke
10 September 2026
CRM
15 articles tagged with CRM
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Field service management software for UK clean tech installers: what to actually look for
A buyer's guide to field service management software for UK solar, heat pump and battery installers, and why the generic trades platforms stop short of MCS and DNO work.
Ben Clarke
18 August 2026
Blog
Best solar CRM for UK installers (2026)
An honest comparison of the CRM and job management options UK solar installers choose between, and where each one stops covering MCS and DNO work.
Ben Clarke
4 August 2026
Blog
We watched 30 clean-energy installers churn off HubSpot. Here's why
HubSpot wins solar, heat pump and EV installers on the way up - and loses them as soon as the install team starts using it. Five patterns we keep seeing in migration calls.
Matt Franklin
28 May 2026
Blog
Why in-house and bespoke CRMs don't survive growth (UK installer playbook)
Mid-sized UK installers spend two engineers a year maintaining a bespoke CRM that handles maybe 60% of the workflow. The other 40% is on spreadsheets. Here's what's actually being paid for, and why the build never catches up to MCS, DNO and BUS V5.
Matt Franklin
27 May 2026
How-to Guide
Migrating from HubSpot to Payaca: what actually moves (UK installer guide)
Decision-stage migration guide for UK clean-energy installers leaving HubSpot. What imports cleanly, what doesn't, what HubSpot stays good at, and how to sequence a 4-week cutover without losing project history.
Matt Franklin
25 May 2026
Blog
Pipedrive vs Payaca for clean energy installers: where Pipedrive stops, where Payaca picks up
Pipedrive works well for the sales pipeline but stops at the deal-closed line. For UK solar, heat pump and battery installers, that's where the real work begins. A side-by-side workflow walkthrough: lead, quote, DNO, MCS, BUS, install, handover.
Jamie Duncan
22 May 2026
Blog
Why solar installers are replacing their generic CRMs
Salesforce, HubSpot, and ServiceTitan weren't built for clean tech. Here's what happens when installers switch to a purpose-built platform.
Matt Franklin
4 April 2026
Blog
Why solar companies are leaving Salesforce (and what they switch to)
Ben Clarke, Account Executive at Payaca with 10+ years in field service management, explains why solar businesses keep abandoning Salesforce and generic CRMs - and what actually works instead.
Ben Clarke
10 March 2026
Blog
What software do EV charger installers need?
A practical guide to the software options for EV charger installation businesses. Covers the difference between charger management and installer management, compares tools from spreadsheets to purpose-built platforms, and explains what to look for as you scale.
Jamie Duncan
14 February 2026
Blog
What CRM do heat pump installers use?
A practical comparison of CRM and business software options for heat pump installation companies. Covers generic CRMs, HVAC field service tools, and purpose-built clean tech platforms.
Joe Gravestock
13 February 2026
Blog
What job management software works for battery installers?
Battery storage installers have unique operational needs that generic field service tools don't address. We compare the software options available, from spreadsheets and solar-specific tools to purpose-built clean tech platforms.
Jamie Duncan
12 February 2026
Blog
Solar business management software: what solar firms run
Which platforms solar companies actually run, and what breaks as you scale past 15 installs a month. CRM, field service, design tool imports, and compliance.
Ben Clarke
11 February 2026
Blog
Stop trying to fit a square peg: why generic CRMs are hurting your renewables business
Ben Clarke, an Account Executive at Payaca with over a decade of field service management experience, argues that renewable energy businesses suffer when using generic CRM software designed for other industries.
Ben Clarke
19 December 2024
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Do I need a CRM for my business?
This article weighs up the reasons why you should consider investing in a CRM, including signs that you need it and what type of solution to look for.
Felix Rusby
20 January 2024