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    HVAC Estimating Software

    Stop Losing Profit
    on Every HVAC Bid

    QuickEstimate builds complete HVAC estimates in under 3 minutes — with your overhead, labor rates, and target margin locked in automatically. No spreadsheets. No guesswork. No leaking profit.

    No credit card required
    12,000+ contractors
    3 min avg. estimate
    Live HVAC estimate preview
    AC Replacement + Ductwork • Phoenix AZ HVAC
    Equipment & materials $18,400
    Labor (2 techs × 16 hrs) $4,800
    Refrigerant & consumables $1,200
    Permits & inspections $650
    Overhead (18% auto-applied)+$4,509
    Profit margin (22%)+$6,413
    Total quote $35,972
    Margin health22% ✓ target met
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    $2.4M+
    Profit protected
    3 min
    Avg. HVAC estimate
    98%
    Satisfaction rate
    12k+
    Active contractors
    The HVAC Estimating Problem

    Why HVAC Contractors Keep
    Leaving Money Behind

    HVAC jobs are complex. Equipment costs fluctuate. Labor varies by system type. Most contractors are losing profit on every single bid — without knowing it.

    Equipment costs missed

    HVAC units, refrigerant, copper fittings, duct materials — forgetting even one line item on a large installation means you eat that cost personally.

    → Avg. loss: $1,800 per job

    Labor hours underestimated

    Residential vs. commercial installs, multi-zone systems, retrofit vs. new — each needs different labor hours that spreadsheets can’t reliably track.

    → Avg. loss: $2,400 per job

    Overhead never included

    Your truck, tools, insurance, and office costs exist on every job. Most HVAC contractors never factor this in — which means their price is always too low.

    → Avg. loss: $3,100 per job

    Proposals look unprofessional

    A scanned quote or Excel printout loses you jobs before the client reads a single number. Premium clients expect and deserve a professional proposal.

    → Win rate drops 34%

    Permit and inspection costs skipped

    Refrigerant certification, HVAC permits, energy code inspections — these are real costs that disappear into your margin when not estimated upfront.

    → Avg. loss: $650 per job

    No real-time margin visibility

    Without a live profit number as you build your quote, you’re flying blind. By the time you realize you underbid, you’re already under contract.

    → Avg. total loss: $8,700 per job
    Coverage

    Every HVAC Job Type, Covered

    Whether you’re installing a new system, replacing aging equipment, or running preventive maintenance — QuickEstimate handles every HVAC estimate type accurately.

    AC Installation

    Central air, mini-splits, package units — equipment, labor, and refrigerant costed line by line.

    Central ACMini-splitDuctless

    Heating Systems

    Furnaces, heat pumps, boilers — full install and replacement estimates with fuel type accounted for.

    FurnaceHeat pumpBoiler

    Ductwork

    New duct runs, flex duct, rigid metal, insulation wrap — tracked by linear foot with material and labor rates.

    New installReplacementSealing

    Maintenance & Service

    Tune-ups, filter replacements, refrigerant recharges, and diagnostics — billable with the right margin.

    Tune-upRechargeDiagnostic
    Accurate costing

    Build Any HVAC Estimate
    in Under 3 Minutes

    Every HVAC job has the same core cost categories — equipment, refrigerant, labor, permits, subcontractors. QuickEstimate structures all of them into a clean, itemized estimate you can build faster than writing up a quote by hand.

    • Materials and equipment with unit costs and quantity
    • Labor by hours, trade rate, or crew size
    • Refrigerant, consumables, and disposal fees
    • Permits, inspections, and compliance costs
    • Subcontractor quotes tracked within the estimate
    • Automatic subtotal with full cost breakdown
    Try free — no card needed
    AC Replacement • Tucson AZ HVAC
    Carrier 3-ton AC unit$3,800
    Condenser pad + mounting$180
    Labor — install crew (14 hrs)$2,100
    Refrigerant R-410A (8 lbs)$320
    Disconnect box + wiring$290
    City permit + inspection$425
    Overhead (18%)+$1,279
    Profit (22%)+$1,813
    Total quote$10,207
    ✓ Margin health22% target met
    Profit protection

    Your Overhead Applies to
    Every HVAC Bid Automatically

    Most HVAC contractors lose money because they price the job but forget to price the business running the job. QuickEstimate locks in your real overhead rate — truck, insurance, office, tools — and applies it to every estimate automatically.

    • Set overhead % once — applies to all future estimates
    • Target profit margin with live health feedback
    • Real-time total updates as you add line items
    • Instant alert when margin falls below target
    • Overhead calculator covering 12 business cost categories
    Try our free overhead calculator

    Overhead settings

    Company overhead rate 18%
    Target profit margin 22%
    Materials + labor subtotal $7,115
    Overhead (18% auto-applied) +$1,281
    Profit (22%) +$1,815
    Total quote $10,211
    ✓ Margin target met 22%
    ⚠ Below target alert Shown if under 22%
    Client proposals

    Send Proposals That Win
    Premium HVAC Clients

    Your competitors are still emailing PDF printouts of spreadsheets. QuickEstimate generates a branded, professional proposal your client can review, approve, and sign — directly from their phone or desktop.

    • Branded PDF export with your logo and colors
    • Client approval tracking — see when they opened it
    • Digital e-approval with client signature
    • Revision management with full version history
    • Multi-tier packages (Basic, Gold, Premium)
    • Automated client follow-up notifications
    See proposals in action
    HVAC Proposal #AZ-2241 Under review
    ClientJames Walker
    Sent05/28/2026 • 9:14 AM
    Last viewedToday • 2:31 PM
    Revisionv1 — no changes
    Total quoted$35,972
    Approval statusAwaiting signature
    Send revised proposal
    How it works

    HVAC Estimate to Signed Proposal
    in 6 Steps

    A clear, repeatable workflow designed specifically for HVAC contractors — from first contact to signed approval.

    01

    Create the HVAC project

    Name the job, add the client address, select job type, and set the install date — all under 60 seconds.

    ~60 seconds
    02

    Add all cost line items

    Enter equipment, refrigerant, labor, permits, subcontractors, and consumables. Nothing falls through the cracks.

    ~90 seconds
    03

    Overhead applies automatically

    Your company overhead rate is already set. It applies instantly — no manual calculation, no missed business costs.

    Automatic
    04

    See your margin live

    As you build the estimate, your profit margin updates in real time. If it drops below target, you see it before sending.

    Live feedback
    05

    Generate a branded proposal

    One click produces a polished, professionally branded proposal with e-signature field ready for the client.

    1 click
    06

    Track approval in real time

    Know exactly when the client opens your proposal, requests changes, or signs off — no more chasing by phone.

    Real-time alerts
    HVAC Contractor Reviews

    What HVAC Contractors Say

    Real feedback from HVAC professionals using QuickEstimate daily across the US.

    “Before QuickEstimate I was guessing overhead on every single HVAC install. I was probably leaving $3,000–$4,000 on the table per job and had no idea. Now it just calculates itself.”
    Randy T.
    HVAC Contractor • Phoenix, AZ
    “The proposal PDF alone is worth it. I sent my first one to a commercial property manager and he called me the same day. Said I looked more professional than any other HVAC company that bid the job.”
    Marcus L.
    HVAC Contractor • Houston, TX
    “I run 3 HVAC crews and everyone was estimating differently. QuickEstimate standardized everything — same overhead, same margin targets across all three teams. My numbers are finally consistent.”
    Diane K.
    HVAC Company Owner • Denver, CO
    Pricing

    Simple Pricing for HVAC Contractors

    No hidden fees. No per-estimate charges. 14-day free trial on every plan — no credit card required.

    Monthly Annual Save 30%

    Switch to annual billing and get 2.4 months free every year.

    Basic

    Perfect for solo contractors starting with accurate estimating.

    $ 20.30 /mo

    Billed $243.60/yr · Save $104.40/yr

    • Up to 10 estimates/month
    • Materials, labor & equipment
    • Overhead % calculator
    • Profit margin setting
    • PDF export (branded)
    • 90-day estimate history
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    Premium

    For established firms running multiple estimating teams and projects.

    $ 104.30 /mo

    Billed $1,251.60/yr · Save $534.00/yr

    • Everything in Gold
    • 5 team member seats
    • Team collaboration tools
    • Custom proposal branding
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated account manager
    • API access
    Contact Sales

    All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

    FAQ

    HVAC Estimating Questions Answered

    Everything HVAC contractors ask before switching to QuickEstimate.

    HVAC estimating software replaces spreadsheets and handwritten quotes with a structured system that calculates your material costs, labor hours, equipment, overhead, and profit margin automatically. QuickEstimate is purpose-built so HVAC contractors create accurate, profitable bids in under 3 minutes — and send professional proposals clients actually sign.
    Yes. QuickEstimate works for any HVAC job type — residential AC installation, commercial rooftop unit replacement, ductwork, heat pump installs, boiler systems, maintenance contracts, and more. You structure the estimate the same way regardless of job size.
    You enter your real company overhead percentage once — covering your service vans, tools, insurance, office costs, and admin salaries. QuickEstimate applies that rate automatically to every estimate going forward. You never have to manually add overhead again. Use our free overhead calculator to find your exact number.
    Excel templates break, get overwritten, and can’t send professional proposals. QuickEstimate structures your costs automatically, enforces your overhead and margin on every bid, and generates a branded proposal your client can e-sign from any device. It also tracks when clients open and approve your proposals — something no spreadsheet can do.
    Every plan includes a full 14-day free trial with complete feature access — no credit card required. Start your first HVAC estimate in minutes and see exactly how QuickEstimate protects your margin before committing to a subscription.
    Absolutely. QuickEstimate lets you add any line item — including refrigerant by weight, permit fees, inspection charges, disposal costs, and compliance-related expenses. Every cost category is customizable so nothing falls through the cracks on an HVAC bid.

    Stop Underpricing Your HVAC Work.

    Join 12,000+ US contractors generating accurate, margin-protected estimates in minutes.