Missed Material Line Items
Forgetting flashing, drip edge, ridge cap or starter strips means you fund those materials out of pocket — after you've already won the job.
e.g. –$1,200 per job
Built for Roofing Contractors
Roofing Estimating Software That Protects Every Dollar You Earn
Stop losing money on roofing jobs. QuickEstimate auto-calculates shingles, underlayment, labor, equipment and overhead — so every roof quote is accurate, profitable and client-ready in under 3 minutes.
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Project · Austin, TX
Residential Re-Roof #1047
Shingles & Underlayment$8,400
Flashing & Ridge Cap$1,200
Labor (2-crew, 2 days)$4,800
Equipment & Disposal$950
Subcontractors$1,600
Overhead (18% auto)+$3,051
Profit Margin (22%)+$4,401
Total Quote
$24,402
Margin: 22% Target achieved
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The Real Problem
Why Roofing Contractors Keep Losing Money on Every Job
Most roofers don't have a skills problem — they have an estimating problem. These are the silent profit-killers hiding in every manual roofing quote.
Overhead Never Gets Charged
Your truck, insurance, tools, admin and office costs eat into every dollar. Guess what most roofers forget to add to their quotes?
e.g. –$3,400 per job
Labor Guesswork
Estimating crew time without structured line items leads to underquoting — especially when the job runs one day longer than expected.
e.g. –$2,100 per job
Margin Guesswork
Rounding up a few hundred dollars and calling it profit is not a margin strategy. Many roofers run thinner margins than they realize.
e.g. –$4,600 per job
Unprofessional Proposals
Emailing a rough spreadsheet signals low quality before the client reads a number. Clients pay premium prices for contractors who look premium.
Lost jobs: up to 30% more
Hours Wasted Per Estimate
Manual roofing estimates in Excel can take an hour or more each. That's time you could spend on the job — or winning the next one.
Costs you hours every week
The QuickEstimate Solution
Roofing Estimating Software Built Around Your Profit — Not Just Your Costs
QuickEstimate treats overhead and profit as automatic rules — not afterthoughts. Every roofing estimate you build is protected before it ever leaves your screen.
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Roofing-Specific Cost Structure
Line-item inputs for shingles, underlayment, flashing, ridge cap, labor, equipment and subcontractors — nothing gets missed.
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Auto-Apply Overhead to Every Quote
Set your overhead rate once. QuickEstimate embeds it automatically into every future roofing estimate — no manual calculation, no skipping it under pressure.
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Live Margin and Profit
See your exact profit margin update in real time as you build the estimate. Know before you send whether you're hitting your target or leaving money on the table.
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Branded PDF Proposals in One Click
Generate a professional, client-ready roofing proposal with your logo and branding. Track when they open it, approve it or request changes — all from your dashboard.
Project · Dallas, TX
Flat Roof Replacement #3312
TPO Membrane (4,200 sq ft)$18,900
Insulation & Cover Board$6,300
Labor (3-crew, 4 days)$9,600
Equipment & Crane$3,200
Subcontractors$4,800
Overhead (18% auto)+$7,686
Profit Margin (22%)+$11,088
Total Quote
$61,574
Margin: 22% Target achieved
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Features
Everything a Roofing Contractor Needs to Estimate with Confidence
One platform that covers costing, profit protection and professional proposal delivery — so you never have to stitch together spreadsheets again.
Roofing Material Costing
Itemise every material with quantity and unit cost. Nothing gets absorbed into your margin.
- Shingles, underlayment, flashing, ridge cap
- Quantity × unit cost auto-subtotals
- Saved material price lists
Labor Cost Calculator
Calculate labor costs from hours and rates — with a different rate for each labor role.
- Multiple labor rates
- Day-rate or hourly input
- Automatic labor subtotaling
Equipment & Rentals
Add owned and rented equipment — dumpsters, lifts, cranes — from your saved equipment list at your own rates.
- Saved equipment list with your rates
- Owned vs rented tracking
- Disposal and haul-away as line items
Subcontractor Quote Management
Add individual sub quotes within each estimate and compare bids without losing control of your totals.
- Multiple sub quotes per estimate
- Bid comparison built-in
- Rolls up to estimate total automatically
Automatic Overhead Protection
Set your real overhead rate once. It applies to every roofing estimate automatically — no matter the job size.
- Set once, applies everywhere
- Free overhead calculator to find your rate
- Per-project adjustment if needed
Live Profit Margin Display
Live margin and profit figures show exactly what you'll earn as you build — before the quote goes out.
- Live margin % as you type
- Target margin warning
- Live margin and profit figures
Branded PDF Proposals
One-click export of a polished, professional roofing proposal with your logo and brand colours — clients won't compare you to the guy with a scribbled sheet.
- Upload your logo and colours
- Professional layout, no design needed
- Instant PDF download or email
Client Approval Tracking
Know the moment a client opens your roofing proposal, requests a revision or signs off — all tracked inside your dashboard.
- Real-time open & view tracking
- Revised proposals tracked by status
- In-app alert when a client approves
Estimate History
Every roofing estimate is saved. Reference past jobs to bid faster, spot patterns and build benchmark pricing for similar projects.
- Every estimate saved in one list
- Estimate templates for repeat jobs
- See which bids were accepted or declined
How It Works
From Blank Project to Profitable Roofing Proposal in 6 Steps
QuickEstimate walks you through a structured workflow that protects your margin at every single step.
1
Create Project
Name the job, add client details and set location in under 60 seconds.
2
Add Roofing Costs
Enter materials, labor, equipment and subcontractors with full line-item detail.
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Auto-Apply Overhead
Your saved overhead rate embeds itself automatically — zero manual work.
4
Set Profit Target
Define your margin and see exactly what to charge to hit it before you send anything.
5
Generate Proposal
One click exports a branded, professional PDF ready for client review.
6
Track Approval
Send and watch your dashboard for opens, revisions and sign-offs in real time.
Who It's For
Roofing Estimating Software for Every Type of Roofing Business
Whether you're a solo roofer quoting your next job or a multi-crew firm managing dozens of bids, QuickEstimate scales with you.
Solo Roofing Contractors
Your time is your money. QuickEstimate handles the numbers in minutes so you spend more time on the roof — and less time at the desk.
- Professional estimate in under 5 minutes
- Overhead auto-applied to every bid
- Branded proposals that win premium clients
- Know your exact margin before you send
Residential Roofing Companies
Juggling re-roofs, new builds and repairs across multiple crews? Keep every bid consistent, professional and profitable.
- Manage multiple active bids at once
- See which bids were revised
- Win premium clients with polished proposals
- Track approval on every open quote
Commercial Roofing Contractors
Large flat roofs, TPO, EPDM and metal jobs demand precision. QuickEstimate gives you the structure to quote big jobs without missing a line item.
- Subcontractor quote management built-in
- Multi-phase job costing
- Full cost visibility before client review
- Reports across all your projects
Multi-Crew Roofing Firms
When multiple estimators are quoting, consistency is everything. Standardise overhead rules and margin targets across the entire team.
- 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 Roofers Choose QuickEstimate Over Excel & Other Tools
See exactly how QuickEstimate stacks up against the methods most roofing contractors are still using today.
| Feature | QuickEstimate | Excel / Spreadsheets | Generic Estimating Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto overhead on every estimate | Manual only | ||
| Live profit margin display | Some | ||
| Roofing-specific cost categories | Generic only | ||
| Branded PDF proposal export | Basic | ||
| Client approval tracking | |||
| Subcontractor quote management | Manual | Limited | |
| 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 Roofing 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
MOST POPULAR
Gold
Complete solution for contractors who want profit protection on every job.
$
55.30
/mo
Billed $663.60/yr · Save $283.20/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
Roofing Estimating Software — Frequently Asked Questions
What is roofing estimating software and why do I need it?
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Roofing estimating software is a purpose-built tool that structures all your job costs — materials, labor,
equipment and subcontractors — and automatically applies overhead and profit to produce an accurate,
professional quote. Without it, it's easy to undercharge on every job because overhead and margin are
guessed, not calculated.
Does QuickEstimate work for residential and commercial roofing?
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Yes. QuickEstimate is flexible for residential re-roofs, new builds, flat roof replacements, metal roofing and
large commercial jobs. You can customise cost categories, crew rates and material types for any project size.
How is QuickEstimate different from using Excel for roofing estimates?
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Excel requires you to build and maintain formulas manually — and one error wipes out your margin without you
knowing. 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.
Can I customise the overhead rate for my roofing business?
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Absolutely. You set your exact overhead percentage based on your real running costs — insurance, truck, tools,
admin, rent 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.
Can I send a professional roofing proposal to clients?
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Yes. Every plan includes PDF proposals with online client approval, so you know when clients open, approve or request changes. Paid plans add your own logo and colours; the Free plan shows a small QuickEstimate badge.
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 roofing jobs within 14 days, simply cancel with one click.
Is my roofing estimate data secure?
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Yes. Every connection to QuickEstimate is encrypted over HTTPS, passwords are stored as one-way hashes, and team permissions control who can see what. Card payments are handled by Stripe, so card details never touch our servers. Your data is hosted on US-based servers, and your estimate data, client information and pricing are private and never shared.
Can multiple estimators on my roofing team use QuickEstimate?
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Yes. The Premium plan includes up to 5 team member seats with collaboration tools and a shared overhead rate
that applies firm-wide. Every estimator on your team uses the same margin standards and overhead rules — so
consistency is built in.
Also estimating other trades? See our 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 the Profit Leak on Every Roofing Job
Generate accurate, margin-protected roofing estimates in minutes, not hours. Your first estimate is free.