AI Estimating for Contractors

Stop spending hours writing estimates.

Turn jobsite photos or a quick walkthrough into a complete estimate in minutes. Estimancer prices materials and labor with AI, then automatically switches to your own saved pricing once you start using it, and lets you review and send from your phone.

14-day free trial, full access · no credit card required

How It Works

From job site to signed bid, without the paperwork.

Three steps stand between a walkthrough and a professional estimate in your client's inbox, powered by Estimancer's AI and grounded in your own pricing history.

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01

Capture the job

Snap a few photos and talk through the scope, or upload architectural plans and blueprints. No forms to fill out.

02

AI builds the estimate

Materials and labor are calculated automatically from real, current pricing data.

03

Send it before the competition

Use our built-in PDF editor and exporting tool to instantly send a professional, branded estimate to clients.

See It In Action

A real estimate, built by AI.

Materials, labor, and totals, broken down and ready to send, exactly like the ones Estimancer generates for you. Every line is confidence-scored and split into its own tab, so nothing's buried in one long list.

Real Estimancer output, sample data
A sample Estimancer PDF estimate for a kitchen remodel, itemized by labor and materials with subtotals, tax, and total.

Features

Everything you need to win more business.

Estimancer handles the administrative work so you can focus on the job.

A complete, priced estimate in minutes

Estimancer calculates materials and labor automatically from a project description or job-site photos, producing a full estimate ready for your review.

Pricing built from your own history

Items you save build up your Cost Book and get referenced on future estimates, so pricing reflects what you actually charge, not a generic average.

A branded, professional PDF, ready to send

Choose from 11 proposal templates, add your logo, and edit any line before exporting or sharing a link with built-in e-signature.

Generate estimates directly from plansPro+

Upload architectural plans or blueprints and Estimancer extracts line items straight from the drawings, no manual takeoff required.

And everything else you need

Materials, Labor & Upsells Tabs. Every estimate is organized into clear sections; edit any line item and the total updates everywhere instantly.

Job Playbook. A one-click, AI-generated task checklist for any estimate, covering permits, inspections, and sequencing. Checked items persist across changes.

Automatic Follow-Ups. An editable email template plus up to three automatic reminders if a client goes quiet. Replies land straight in your inbox.

AI Sales Assistant ENTERPRISE. Send tracked estimate emails and see when clients open or reply. AI helps write your first email and follow-ups, and you control the wording.

Client CRM. Add a client and fill in the rest later: billing details, job-site address, tags, and follow-up reminders.

Otis, Your AI Assistant. A built-in chat assistant for contracting questions, aware of the project you're currently working in.

Referrals Program. A permanent referral code. Credit is issued once your referral verifies and stays active for a few days, so it only rewards real signups.

Guided Onboarding. An interactive walkthrough for new teammates, plus a standing Help/FAQ page.

Built Mobile-First. A full sidebar on desktop and a bottom nav on your phone, designed for use on the job site.

Pricing Memory

Your own price list, built automatically.

Every item you save from an estimate updates your Cost Book, fuzzy-matched and tracked over time. The AI references it when pricing your next job, so estimates trend toward what you actually charge, not a generic average.

  • Builds itself automatically from every estimate you save, no manual setup required
  • Import a CSV price list or a supplier quote PDF directly, no retyping
  • Possible duplicates are surfaced for a one-click review and merge; prices you haven't updated in a while get flagged too

Sample data for illustration

Cost Book screenshot showing tracked material and labor items with unit prices

Plan & Blueprint Import

Turn architectural plans into a priced estimate.

Upload a blueprint or a full plan set and Estimancer reads the drawings, extracting scope and quantities directly into line items, no manual takeoff required.

Pro+
  • Supports multi-page plan sets, not just single sheets
  • Review and edit everything that was extracted, then turn it into a priced estimate in one click
  • Page and monthly extraction limits scale with your plan

Sample data for illustration

Extracted Plans screenshot showing specs and quantities read from an uploaded plan

PDF Editor & Export

A branded, professional proposal in one click.

Every estimate can be exported as a polished PDF. Choose a template that matches how you bid, add your logo and pick a color theme, edit any line before it goes out, and share a hosted link your client can review and e-sign online.

  • Multiple proposal templates: lump sum, detailed line item, time & materials, formal proposal, and more
  • Your logo and business details, plus 8 color themes to choose from
  • A hosted link or downloadable PDF, with a timestamped e-sign record

Sample data for illustration

PDF template picker screenshot showing estimate layout options with a live preview

Confidence Score

Know exactly what to double-check before you send.

Every estimate carries a live confidence score built from real signals: how many line items matched your pricing history, how many were inferred rather than sourced, and how many clarifying questions went unanswered.

  • Factor-by-factor breakdown: weight, sub-score, and contribution
  • Inferred-value flags on any line the AI had to assume
  • One tap to mark a flagged line reviewed and correct

Sample data for illustration

High Confidence

87/100

Internal only, never shown to your client.

Pooled across every line item below, not an average of their individual badges — one item rarely moves this much on its own.

  • Cost Book pricing match92/100
    Weighted 25% of this score · contributes 23 pts
  • How much detail you gave us70/100
    Weighted 21% of this score · contributes 15 pts
  • Assumption-free line items80/100
    Weighted 17% of this score · contributes 13 pts
  • No overlapping/duplicate lines96/100
    Weighted 17% of this score · contributes 16 pts
  • Covers what a job like this usually needs100/100
    Weighted 13% of this score · contributes 13 pts
  • Matches typical pricing90/100
    Weighted 8% of this score · contributes 8 pts
  • +5One clarifying question about deck framing depth went unanswered
  • +41 line item assumes a material grade not specified in the project
  • +22 line items were priced without a matching Cost Book entry

Progress Billing

Turn completed work into an actual bill.

Check off finished line items, or log what each one actually cost you, and generate a bill in one click. Each bill freezes percent complete, value completed, amount previously billed, and amount due, so a bill downloaded months later still matches what was billed at the time.

  • Works alongside manually logged deposits: check, wire, ACH, card, Zelle
  • Or connect Stripe to collect deposits directly, fees split however you choose

Sample data for illustration

Progress & Billing screenshot showing percent complete, budget status, and a ready-to-bill amount

Calendar & Scheduling

Every site visit, delivery, and inspection in one place.

A job calendar with month, week, day, and agenda views. Each event can optionally link to a project and client, with its own status, duration, and price.

  • Link any event to a project and client in one click
  • Track job status from scheduled through complete

Sample data for illustration

Calendar screenshot showing scheduled jobs on a monthly view

Team & Business Tools

Run your whole estimating team from one account.

Enterprise adds real team accounts on top of the same estimating tools everyone else uses. Invite teammates under one organization and assign each a role, Manager, Estimator, or Viewer, and see every estimate and every number roll up to one shared business, not scattered across separate logins.

ENTERPRISE
  • Manager, Estimator, and Viewer roles for teammates; only the account owner controls billing, seats, and the team roster
  • 5 seats included (1 admin + 4 employees); add more anytime for $79.99/mo each
  • Every estimate is visible across the whole team, not siloed to whoever created it
  • A business analytics dashboard: win rate, quoted vs. actual cost, and performance by team member

Sample data for illustration

Team

JRJordan R.Owner
MKMaya K.Manager
DPDeshawn P.Estimator

Business Analytics

Win rate62%
Estimates this month38

Pricing

Plans that scale with your crew.

All prices shown in USD. Sales tax, VAT, or GST may apply based on your billing location and will be shown at checkout where required.

Free

Just getting started

FreeFree forever

What you get:

  • Instant Job Estimates (3 / month)
  • Client Organization
  • On-Site Job Capture
Start for Free
Basic

For occasional jobs and small projects

$59.99/mo

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Progress & Billing
  • Calendar, Cost Book & Accounting
  • PDF Customization
Start with Basic
Best ValuePremium

For contractors who want the full toolkit

$249.99/mo

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • Professional Client-Facing Look
  • QuickBooks & Xero Integration
  • Your Own Account Manager
Start with Premium
Best for TeamsEnterprise

For businesses with a team of estimators

$499.99/mo

Everything in Premium, plus:

  • Team Members Included (5 (1 admin + 4 employees))
  • Shared Team Estimates
  • Business Analytics
Start with Enterprise
FreeBasicProPremiumEnterprise

Every new signup gets a 14-day full-Premium trial, no card required.

Who We Serve

Built for every trade.

From general contracting to specialty trades, Estimancer adapts to your business.

General Contractors

Full-scope remodels, additions, and multi-trade coordination.

Electrical

Panel upgrades, rewiring, and service calls, priced by the fixture or the hour.

Plumbing

Repipes, fixture installs, and emergency repairs, quoted in minutes.

HVAC

System replacements, ductwork, and seasonal tune-ups.

Roofing

Tear-offs, repairs, and re-roofs, priced by the square.

Painting & Drywall

Interior, exterior, and drywall repair, sized to the room or the job.

Flooring

Hardwood, tile, and carpet installs, priced by the square foot.

Landscaping

Hardscaping, planting, and seasonal maintenance contracts.

Fencing

Wood, vinyl, and chain-link, priced by the linear foot.

Masonry & Concrete

Driveways, foundations, and retaining walls.

Carpentry

Custom trim, framing, and finish carpentry.

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Full gut renovations to single-fixture swaps.

Framing

New construction and structural framing, tracked by the board foot.

Windows & Doors

Replacements and new installs, quoted per opening.

Excavation & Demolition

Site prep, grading, and teardown work.

Solar Installation

Panel systems sized to the roof and the utility bill.

Pool & Spa

New builds, resurfacing, and equipment upgrades.

Cabinetry & Millwork

Custom cabinetry and built-ins, priced by the linear foot.

Win more bids with faster, more professional estimates.

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