Multi-Trade Cost Chaos
A kitchen remodel alone involves carpentry, plumbing, electrical, tile and painting. Tracking all those trades in a spreadsheet leads to missed line items on almost every job.
e.g. –$2,800 per project
Built for Remodeling Contractors
Remodeling Estimating Software That Locks In Your Profit Before the Job Starts
Stop losing money on kitchen, bathroom and home remodels. QuickEstimate auto-calculates every material, labor, subcontractor and overhead cost and locks in your margin before the job even starts — so every remodeling estimate is accurate, profitable and client-ready in under 3 minutes.
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Project · Seattle, WA
Full Kitchen Remodel #2084
Materials
Cabinets & Hardware$9,200
Countertops (Quartz)$4,800
Tile, Fixtures & Appliances$6,400
Labor & Subs
Carpentry Labor$5,200
Plumbing Sub$2,400
Electrical Sub$1,800
Overhead (18% auto)+$5,364
Profit Margin (22%)+$7,746
Total Quote
$42,910
Margin: 22% Target achieved
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The Real Problem
Why Remodeling Contractors Keep Losing Money on Every Project
Remodeling is the most complex estimating challenge in construction. Multiple trades, changing scopes and client upgrades create dozens of chances to bleed profit — and most remodelers don't catch them until the job is done.
Allowance Underestimates
Quoting a $2,000 tile allowance when the client picks $6,000 tile — then absorbing the difference — is the #1 profit killer in remodeling.
e.g. –$3,400 per project
Overhead Never Factored In
Insurance, tools, vehicle, software and admin costs are part of every job. Most remodelers forget to charge for them — and wonder why the bank account never grows.
e.g. –$4,100 per project
Scope Creep Without Change Orders
Verbal agreements for extra work, upgrades and additions that never get documented or re-quoted. By the time the project closes, you've added scope for free.
e.g. –$5,200 per project
Margin Guesswork
Adding a round number and calling it profit is not a margin strategy. Many remodelers run thinner margins than they need to cover overhead, risk and growth.
e.g. –$6,300 per project
Hours Lost Building Each Estimate
A detailed remodeling estimate in Excel can take hours to build. That's time you're not on the job site or winning new work — and one formula error can erase your profit silently.
Costs you hours every week
The QuickEstimate Solution
Remodeling Estimating Software That Structures Every Trade — and Protects Every Dollar
QuickEstimate is built around automatic overhead and profit. Every remodeling estimate you build — kitchen, bathroom, basement or full home — is protected from the first line item to the final proposal.
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Multi-Trade Cost Structure
Itemise demo, framing, plumbing, electrical and finishes line by line, so nothing disappears into a lump sum.
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Overhead Auto-Applied to Every Estimate
Set your real overhead rate once. QuickEstimate automatically embeds it into every remodeling quote — whether it's a $12,000 bathroom or a $180,000 whole-home renovation.
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Live Margin and Profit as You Build
Your profit margin updates in real time with every cost you enter. Know before you send whether the job is worth doing — and what to charge to hit your target.
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Branded Proposals That Win Premium Clients
One-click export of a polished PDF with your logo and branding. Track when homeowners open it, request revisions or approve — all without a single follow-up call.
Project · Nashville, TN
Master Bath Renovation #1653
Materials
Tile & Flooring$3,800
Vanity, Mirror & Fixtures$4,200
Glass Shower Enclosure$2,600
Labor & Subs
Demo & Carpentry$2,800
Plumbing Sub$2,100
Tile Install Labor$1,900
Overhead (18% auto)+$3,132
Profit Margin (22%)+$4,524
Total Quote
$25,056
Margin: 22% Target achieved
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Features
Everything a Remodeling Contractor Needs to Estimate with Confidence
One platform that covers multi-trade costing, overhead protection and polished proposals — built specifically for the complexity of remodeling work.
Multi-Trade Cost Breakdown
Organise every estimate by trade — carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, tile, painting. Each trade gets its own line items and subtotal.
- Per-trade line-item inputs
- Group materials into your own categories
- Automatic trade subtotals
Materials Tracking
Itemise every material with quantity and unit cost, and list allowances as their own line items so client upgrades get priced, not absorbed.
- Qty × unit cost auto-subtotals
- Allowances as their own line items
- Saved material price lists
Labor Cost Calculator
Calculate labor from hours and rates — with a different rate for each labor role. Never underestimate demo vs finish work again.
- Multiple labor rates
- Hourly or day-rate input
- Automatic labor subtotaling
Subcontractor Quote Management
Add individual sub quotes for plumbers, electricians, tile setters and painters within each estimate. Compare bids and roll them up automatically.
- Multiple sub quotes per estimate
- Bid comparison built-in
- Rolls up to estimate total
Equipment & Rental Tracking
Add dumpsters, tool rentals, lifts and other equipment from your saved equipment list, owned or rented.
- Saved equipment list with your rates
- Owned vs rented tracking
- Disposal and haul-away as line items
Automatic Overhead Protection
Set your company's real overhead rate once. It auto-applies to every remodeling estimate — no exceptions, no forgetting it.
- Set once, applies everywhere
- Free overhead calculator to find your rate
- Per-project adjustment available
Live Profit Margin Display
Live margin and profit figures show exactly what you'll earn as you add costs. Catch under-margin jobs before they leave your desk — not after.
- Live margin % as you type
- Target margin warning
- Live margin and profit figures
Branded PDF Proposals
One-click export of a polished, professional remodeling proposal with your logo and brand colours. Stand out from every competitor still emailing spreadsheets.
- Upload logo & brand colours
- Professional layout, no design skill needed
- Instant PDF download or email
Client Approval Tracking
Know the moment a homeowner opens your proposal, requests a change or signs off. Revised proposals are tracked in one place.
- Real-time open & view tracking
- Revised proposals tracked by status
- In-app alert when a client approves
How It Works
From Blank Project to Profitable Remodeling Proposal in 6 Steps
QuickEstimate walks you through a structured workflow that enforces overhead and protects your margin at every step — for any remodel type or size.
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Create Project
Name the remodel, add client details and set location in under 60 seconds.
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Add Costs by Trade
Enter materials, labor, subs and equipment with full line-item detail.
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Auto-Apply Overhead
Your saved overhead rate embeds automatically — zero manual calculation, zero chance of forgetting it.
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Set Profit Target
Define your margin and see exactly what to charge to hit it before the proposal goes out.
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Generate Proposal
One click exports a polished, branded PDF that earns client trust before they read a number.
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Track Approval
Send the proposal and monitor opens, revisions and sign-offs in real time from your dashboard.
Who It's For
Remodeling Estimating Software for Every Type of Remodeling Business
Whether you specialise in kitchens, run a full-service remodeling company or manage a team of subcontractors across dozens of projects — QuickEstimate scales with you.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers
The most complex estimates in residential construction — cabinets, counters, plumbing, electrical and tile all in one job. QuickEstimate structures it all so nothing gets missed.
- Multi-trade line items
- Allowances as their own line items
- Sub quotes for plumbing & electrical
- Branded proposals that win premium clients
Whole-Home Renovation Contractors
Full-home renovations span months and dozens of trades. QuickEstimate keeps every cost category structured, every margin visible and every revision tracked.
- Itemized cost breakdown
- Manage multiple subs within one estimate
- Revised proposals tracked by status
- Live margin across the entire estimate
Commercial Remodeling & Fit-Out
Office fit-outs, retail renovations and commercial remodels demand detailed, professional proposals. QuickEstimate gives you the structure and polish to win higher-value commercial work.
- Multi-subcontractor bid management
- Detailed project costing
- Full cost visibility before client review
- Reports across all your projects
Multi-Crew Remodeling Firms
When multiple estimators are quoting different projects, inconsistency is your biggest risk. Standardise overhead rules and margin targets across every team member.
- Up to 5 team member seats
- Shared overhead rate firm-wide
- Reports across your team's estimates
- Priority support for your team
QuickEstimate vs The Alternatives
Why Remodeling Contractors Choose QuickEstimate Over Excel & Other Tools
See exactly how QuickEstimate stacks up against the tools most remodeling contractors are still relying on today.
| Feature | QuickEstimate | Excel / Spreadsheets | Generic Estimating Tools |
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| Multi-trade cost breakdown | Manual build | Limited | |
| Auto overhead on every estimate | Manual only | ||
| Live profit margin display | Some | ||
| Subcontractor quote management | Manual | Limited | |
| Allowances as line items | Some | ||
| Branded PDF proposal export | Basic | ||
| Client approval tracking | |||
| Revision tracking | Some | ||
| Estimate archive & past-job reference | Manual filing | Some | |
| Zero formula errors | |||
| Encrypted connections, role-based permissions | Varies | ||
| 14-day free trial, no credit card | Free (no features) | Varies |
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing for Remodeling Contractors
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. 14-day free trial on every plan — cancel any time.
Monthly
Annual
Save 30%
Switch to annual billing and get 3.6 months free every year.
Basic
Perfect for solo contractors starting with accurate estimating.
$
20.30
/mo
Billed $243.60/yr · Save $104.40/yr
- Unlimited sent proposals
- Materials, labor & equipment
- Overhead % calculator
- Profit margin setting
- PDF export (branded)
- 1 team seat
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Gold
Complete solution for contractors who want profit protection on every job.
$
55.30
/mo
Billed $663.60/yr · Save $284.40/yr
- Unlimited sent proposals
- All Basic features
- Subcontractor costing
- Client approval tracking
- Revision management
- 3 team seats
- Priority support
Premium
For established firms running multiple estimating teams and projects.
$
/mo
- Everything in Gold
- 5 team member seats
- Team collaboration tools
- Custom proposal branding
- Reports on estimates and invoices
- Online payment collection
- Multi-package proposals
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime. After the trial you can stay on the free plan.
FAQ
Remodeling Estimating Software — Frequently Asked Questions
What is remodeling estimating software and why do I need it?
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Remodeling estimating software is a purpose-built tool that structures all your project costs — materials, trade labor, subcontractors and equipment — then automatically applies overhead and profit to produce an accurate professional quote. Without it, most remodelers undercharge by 20–30% per project because overhead is omitted and scope creep goes untracked.
Can I use QuickEstimate as renovation estimate software?
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Yes. Whole-home renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, basements and additions are all estimated the same way: add materials, labor, equipment and subcontractor costs, and QuickEstimate applies your overhead and profit margin automatically. The finished remodel estimate becomes a proposal your client can approve online.
What should remodeling cost estimating software include?
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Look for itemized material, labor, equipment and subcontractor costs; saved price lists so you aren't retyping prices; automatic overhead and profit with a live view of your margin; good, better and best package options; and online client approval. QuickEstimate includes all of these.
Does QuickEstimate work for kitchen and bathroom remodeling estimates?
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Yes. QuickEstimate works for any remodel type — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, whole-home renovations and commercial fit-outs. You can organise costs by trade and phase, list allowances as line items and manage multiple subcontractor quotes within a single estimate.
How does QuickEstimate handle multi-trade remodeling jobs?
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QuickEstimate lets you break costs down by trade — carpentry, plumbing, electrical, tile, HVAC, painting — with individual line items and subtotals for each. Subcontractor quotes can be added separately within the same estimate, and everything rolls up automatically to one final total with overhead and profit applied.
How is QuickEstimate different from Excel for remodeling estimates?
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Excel requires you to build and maintain formulas manually — and one error silently destroys your margin. QuickEstimate enforces overhead and profit rules automatically on every estimate, eliminates formula errors entirely and generates a branded PDF proposal that no spreadsheet can match. Most remodelers recoup the subscription cost on their very first job.
Can I send a professional proposal to homeowners and clients?
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Yes. QuickEstimate turns your estimate into a professional PDF proposal that homeowners can review and approve online. On paid plans the proposal carries your own logo and branding; on the Free plan it shows a small QuickEstimate badge.
Can QuickEstimate help me manage scope creep on remodeling jobs?
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Yes. When a client asks for changes, update the estimate and send it again. QuickEstimate marks it as revised, and the client approves the new version online, so extra work is priced and signed off before you do it. For changes once the job is underway, our free change order template helps you get them in writing.
Is there a free trial? Do I need a credit card?
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Yes — every plan includes a 14-day free trial with full feature access. No credit card required to start. If QuickEstimate doesn't transform how you estimate remodeling jobs within 14 days, simply cancel with one click.
Can I customise the overhead percentage for my remodeling business?
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Absolutely. You set your exact overhead percentage based on your real running costs — insurance, vehicle, tools, admin, software and more. Our free overhead calculator helps you find your true number. Once set, it auto-applies to every estimate. You can also adjust it per project if needed.
Also estimating other trades? See our flooring estimating software, painting estimating software, or general contractor estimating software, or try our free employee cost calculator to find your true labor rate — all part of QuickEstimate's complete contractor estimating software. Pricing the job? Check your numbers with our free markup calculator, or start from our Free Estimate Template.
Stop Losing Money on Every Remodeling Job
Generate accurate, margin-protected remodeling estimates in minutes, not hours. Your first estimate is free.