Tony started Talem Homes in 2013 as a construction business focused on hands-on projects. As the company grew into full home builds, remodels, landscaping, roofing, pools, and commercial work, one recurring issue kept coming up. Homeowners and contractors struggled to find reliable dumpster rentals for their projects.
Seeing consistent demand and an obvious gap in the market, Talem Homes added dumpster rentals as a dedicated service alongside construction. What started as a supporting offering quickly became a growing part of the business.
At first, every dumpster booking came in by phone. Tracking availability relied on memory, notes, and conversations, which made it easy to miss calls or accidentally overlap rental dates. As demand increased, Tony needed a system that could keep bookings organized and availability accurate.
He chose Booqable as an all-in-one rental platform and built an online rental store using the Booqable website builder. The goal was simple. Manage inventory, customers, and invoices in one place so the dumpster rental operation could scale without creating more admin work.
Preventing double bookings with real-time inventory
Before Booqable, availability was hard to track. Missed calls could mean missed revenue, and overlapping rental periods caused stress when multiple projects ran at the same time.
With Booqable’s inventory management, availability is always up to date:
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Each dumpster has date-based availability that automatically blocks overlaps
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New bookings instantly appear in the order list
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The availability calendar updates as soon as an order is confirmed
This makes it easy to see which dumpsters are on-site and which are ready for the next delivery. For dumpster rentals, where delivery and pickup timing is critical, this clarity prevents overbooking and last-minute schedule changes. The team can confidently promise availability, knowing the system is always accurate.
Keeping all client information in one place
Managing customer information was another challenge early on. Contact details and rental history were spread across phone logs, emails, and handwritten notes. As booking volume increased, following up and serving repeat customers became harder.
Booqable brought all customer data into one secure system. Each customer profile includes contact details, rental history, orders, and invoices, all linked together and visible to the entire team in real time.
For the dumpster rental business, this means:
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Faster service for repeat homeowners and contractors
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Fewer internal handoffs and communication errors
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A clear history of past rentals tied to each customer
By centralizing customer information, Talem Homes removed guesswork from daily operations and made it easier to stay organized as demand grew.
Sending accurate invoices without delays
Billing used to be time-consuming. Invoices were created manually, and payment follow-ups relied on separate notes and reminders. As dumpster rentals became more frequent, this process became harder to manage consistently.
With Booqable, invoicing is directly connected to each rental order:
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Invoices are generated from confirmed orders without re-entering information
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Due dates are applied automatically
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All invoices stay linked to the customer record and rental details
This ensures every invoice matches the correct rental period and equipment. The result is less time spent on paperwork and clearer, more reliable billing for customers.
Growing the business with confidence
Today, Talem Homes continues to grow its dumpster rental fleet alongside its construction work. Bookings remain steady, availability stays accurate, and customer complaints related to scheduling have disappeared.
As Tony puts it, “Booqable helps us stay organized as we grow. We know where every dumpster is, who it’s with, and that billing is handled properly.” By turning a recurring construction challenge into a reliable rental business, Talem Homes shows how the right rental software makes it possible to expand services without adding operational complexity.
