Estimate software
General contractor estimate software
Residential estimating software does not have to mean desktop takeoffs and 50-page proposals. BuildQuote is mobile-first estimate software for general contractors and trades who quote one-off jobs on site — concrete, paint, landscaping, fences, and handyman work.
Turn this into a sendable quote on your phone
No credit card required. · 2 free quotes included
What to look for in contractor estimate software
Voice-to-quote on the job site
Talk through scope while you walk the property. BuildQuote drafts sections from what you say so you are not typing paragraphs on a tiny keyboard in the truck.
Branded quote links, not PDFs
Send one link the customer opens on their phone. Your logo, scope, price, and approve button — no attachment lost in a group chat.
Deposits when they approve
Collect 25–50% online at approval through Stripe. You get notified when they view the quote and when the deposit lands.
Scope, exclusions, and line items
Structure every estimate with the fields homeowners expect: what is included, what is not, itemized pricing, expiry, and deposit terms.
Works from your phone
Built as a PWA — add to home screen and quote from the driveway. No iPad required, no office login.
BuildQuote vs. other ways to send estimates
Spreadsheets & Word docs
Typical approach
Rebuild the same layout every job; email PDFs that customers never open
BuildQuote
Reusable structure; one text link customers actually tap
Heavy GC estimating suites
Typical approach
Built for commercial takeoffs, crews, and change-order workflows you do not use
BuildQuote
Quote-only — fast enough to send before you leave the property
Field service platforms
Typical approach
Recurring routes, dispatch, and CRM features that add setup time
BuildQuote
Win the quoted job, get the deposit, move on
Frequently asked questions
- What is general contractor estimate software?
- It is software that helps contractors create, send, and track job estimates. For residential and light commercial work, the best tools let you build quotes on site, share a professional link, and collect approval or deposit without returning to the office.
- Is BuildQuote estimating software for large GC firms?
- BuildQuote is built for solo operators and small crews quoting project-based home-service work — not multi-million-dollar commercial bids with full takeoff sheets. If your week is driveways, repaints, and landscape installs, it fits.
- Can I use estimate templates with the software?
- Yes. Start from our free contractor estimate templates for scope and exclusions, then send the finished quote through BuildQuote as a branded link with online approval.
- How much does contractor estimate software cost?
- BuildQuote includes your first 2 quote sends free. BuildQuote Pro is $39/month for unlimited quotes, branded links, and online deposits.