Subcontractors & Vendors

Getting Paid by Druther Home Investments

ACH Direct Deposit Setup Guide February 2026 From: Druther Home Investments, LLC — Finance Team
Overview

Overview

Druther Home Investments pays subcontractors and vendors electronically through Buildertrend Payments. To receive ACH direct deposits to your own bank account, you simply need to complete a one-time setup in your Buildertrend subcontractor portal. Once set up, every payment Druther sends you deposits automatically — no action required on your end per payment.

This guide covers how to complete that setup, what to expect on your first payment, and answers to common questions.

Free for You — One-Time Setup There is no cost to subcontractors or vendors for receiving Buildertrend payments. All transaction fees are paid by Druther Home Investments. Setup takes approximately five minutes.
Payment Flow

How It Works

Once you link your bank account in Buildertrend, the payment flow is fully automatic:

  1. Druther approves your bill Our finance team reviews and approves payment on your invoice or purchase order inside Buildertrend.
  2. Buildertrend sends you an email notification You receive a payment confirmation email from Buildertrend to the email address on your sub/vendor profile.
  3. Funds deposit automatically Because your bank account is already linked, ACH funds transfer directly to your bank within 3–5 business days. No action needed from you.
Haven't Set Up ACH Yet? If you haven't linked your bank account yet, your first payment email will include a "Get Paid" link that walks you through setup. You can also set it up proactively now by following the steps below — before your first payment arrives.
Setup Instructions

Setting Up ACH Direct Deposit

Log in to your Buildertrend Subcontractor Portal and navigate to Sub/Vendor Setup > Payments. From there you will link your bank account using one of two methods:

Recommended

Option A — Instant Verification via Plaid

Plaid is a secure bank-linking service used by Venmo, PayPal, and thousands of other platforms. Your banking login credentials are used only to verify account ownership and are never stored by Buildertrend.

  1. Navigate to Sub/Vendor Setup > Payments Log in to your Buildertrend portal and open the Payments section under Sub/Vendor Setup.
  2. Click Add Bank Account This launches the Plaid verification window.
  3. Search for your bank Type your bank name and select it from the list.
  4. Enter your online banking credentials Log in to your bank through Plaid. This verifies ownership only — credentials are not stored.
  5. Select your account Choose the checking or savings account you want payments deposited into and confirm.
  6. Done Your account is linked. Future payments from Druther will deposit automatically.
Alternative

Option B — Manual Verification

If your bank isn't available in Plaid, you can manually enter your account information and verify via micro-deposits.

  1. Select "Manually Enter Account and Routing Info" Enter your bank routing number, account number, account type (checking or savings), and name on account.
  2. Wait for two micro-deposits Buildertrend deposits two small test amounts into your account within 1–2 business days.
  3. Verify the deposit amounts Return to Sub/Vendor Setup > Payments and enter the two amounts to confirm account ownership.
  4. Setup complete ACH is active. Payments deposit automatically going forward.
Chase Bank Users — Use Manual Verification If your account is with Chase Bank, do not use Plaid/instant verification. Use Option B (manual routing/account number entry) instead. Plaid instant verification with Chase causes payment errors.
Alternatives

Other Deposit Options

If you prefer not to link a bank account, or while you are completing ACH setup, the following options are available each time you receive a payment email:

Method Timing Notes
ACH Direct Deposit 3–5 business days Recommended. Automatic after one-time setup in Sub/Vendor Setup > Payments. No action needed per payment.
Self-Printed E-Check Immediate Click "Get Paid" in the payment email and choose to print. Can deposit via mobile or in person. Must be selected each payment.
Mailed Check 3–14 days via USPS Physical check mailed to address on file. Must be selected each payment. Least recommended due to delay.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. If you don't have a portal login, you can still receive payments and set up ACH from the link in the payment email. However, having a Sub/Vendor portal login is required to set up ACH proactively before your first payment arrives. Your Buildertrend account is free.
Some email providers group emails from the same sender into a single thread. If payments appear combined, expand the thread to view each payment individually.
Yes. You can complete ACH bank linking and select deposit options from a mobile device using the link in the payment email.
Yes. You can add multiple bank accounts and designate one as your preferred account for deposits.
Payment history is visible in the Online Payment Report in your Buildertrend portal. You can also reference your original payment confirmation emails.
Individual payments are capped at $150,000. Contact Druther's finance team directly if a payment exceeds this amount.
No. Buildertrend Wallet is a separate, optional FDIC-insured business checking account (through Piermont Bank) that you can open through Buildertrend. ACH direct deposit sends funds to your existing bank account. You do not need the Wallet to receive electronic payments from Druther.
Contact Druther's finance team at your usual point of contact. For technical issues with the payment platform itself, Buildertrend support is available at or 1-888-415-7149.

Questions about a specific payment? Contact Druther Home Investments at .