Where Should I Start?
The Best Tools to Grow Your Profits — Organized by Job Type
Want to make your installs faster, safer, and more profitable? Start here.
We’ve broken down the most powerful tools by job type so you can invest in the ones that will make the biggest difference — right now.
Pro Tip: Start with the tool that will solve the biggest pain point in your business first. Then, as profits grow, reinvest into the rest.
Section 1: Retaining Walls
Recommended Tools:
- Weber CR3 Plate Compactor
- Weber SRV 590 Jumping Jack
- Grade Rake
- Laser Rod
- Wall Screed
- 6' Level (No Hand Holes)
- Retaining Wall Spillway
- BL 180 Clamp
- Adjustable Chain
- BL 450 Clamp
- Sim80 Mallet
- Quick-E-Scribes
- Parallel Marking Gauge
- AL17-12
- Dust X Vac
- Tool Organizer
Most Efficient Tool: Hydraulic 1000
Video: How to Build a Retaining Wall that Won't Fail
Section 2: Paver Patios
Recommended Tools:
- Laser Rod
- Weber CR6 HD CCD Plate Compactor
- Weber SRV 590 Jumping Jack
- Grade Rake
- 8' & 6' Levels
- Maxi Gauge w. Screed Board Set
- Screed Rails
- Screeder Package
- Quick-E-Slab
- Quick-E-Lifters
- Suction Equipment
- Angle Scribe
- Quick-E-Scribes
- Adjustable Drain
- Slab Splitter
- Dust X Vac or iQMS362i Saw
- Tool Organizer
- Hybrid HD Edge Restraint
- Xtreme Easy
- Mini Joint Filler
- Paver Cleaner and Paver Protectant
Most Efficient Tool: Multi-6 3K
Section 3: Driveways
Recommended Tools:
- Laser Rod
- Weber CR6 HD CCD Plate Compactor
- Weber SRV 590 Jumping Jack
- Grade Rake
- 8' and 6' Levels
- Mini Screed w. 60m Screed Rails
- Quick-E-Gauge
- Suction Equipment
- Multi-6 3K
- Quick-E-Scribes
- Dust X Vac
- Slab Splitter
- Hybrid HD Edge Restraint
- Quick-E-Hammer
- Mini Joint Filler
- Paver Cleaner and Paver Protectant
- Tool Organizer
Most Efficient Tool: PlanMatic
Section 4: Steps
Recommended Tools:
- Weber SRV 590 Jumping Jack
- Wall Screed
- Laser Rod
- 6' Level
- BL 980, BL 850, BL 1300, BL 1600, BL 3000
- A1 Machine Pkg.
- Adjustable Chain
- Sim81 Mallet
- Quick-E-Scribes
Most Efficient Tool: Hydraulic 1000
Section 5: Grill Islands
Recommended Tools:
- BL 180
- Quick-E-Vents
- Sim60 Mallet
- AL17-12 Splitter
- Qiuck-E-Scribes
- iQMS362i Saw or Dust X Vac
- iQ426 HEPA Vac
Section 6: Fire Pits
Recommended Tools:
- Radius Screed Rails
- Screeder Package
- Laser Rod
- BL 180
- Radius Template
- Dust X Vac or iQMS362i Saw
Section 7: Estimating Job Sites
Recommended Tools:
- Smart Level or Zip Level