Estimating software for remodeling contractors
Price jobs with local material and labor costs, send a professional proposal your client can sign on their phone, then invoice and get paid. One tool, from the site visit to the final payment.
No contract. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
Used by 50,000+ contractors, with 20+ years of cost research behind every estimate.
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Estimates, proposals and payments in one place
Use the parts you need. They share the same projects, so you never type the same numbers twice.
- EstimatesStart from a template or describe the job, and get an itemized estimate priced for your area.
- ProposalsBranded proposals with your logo, scope of work and contract language, built from the estimate.
- E-signatureSend by email. Your client reviews and signs from any device.
- InvoicingInvoice from an estimate, a payment schedule or a change order in one click.
- PaymentsGet paid by credit card or ACH through Stripe, set up in minutes.
- Project financingOffer your clients financing through Acorn Finance on every proposal. Free, with no dealer fees and no signup.
- Change orders and integrationsSignable change orders, plus exports to Buildertrend, QuickBooks and your CRM.
Costs for your area, not national averages
Clear Estimates includes 12,000+ cost items with material and labor rates for 350 U.S. areas, updated every quarter. It's the same cost data Remodeling Magazine uses for its Cost vs. Value Report.
You can change any price, add your own parts and save your own templates. Your estimates, your numbers.
AI that builds from real costs
Describe the job in plain language and the AI Estimator builds a first draft: it picks the parts, and the Part Library prices them for your area. When you review the draft, you see where every price came from.
Then finish it like any estimate: add parts, change any line, set your markup. It's included on every plan. On Pro, attach photos, plans and documents, and the AI customizes library parts or creates custom ones when nothing in the Part Library fits.
Signed on their phone, invoiced in one click, paid online
Email the proposal from Clear Estimates and your client reviews and signs it on any device. No printing, no separate e-signature subscription and no per-signature fees. Once it's signed, the scope and price are locked.
Then turn the estimate, its payment schedule or a change order into an invoice in one click, and get paid by credit card or ACH through Stripe. You see what's been sent, viewed and paid on every job.
What contractors say
Reviews from remodeling contractors on Google, Capterra and SourceForge, and from our own customer surveys.
Easy to pick up
“Over the past 26 years I have used multiple estimating systems but none can compare to Clear Estimates with its ease of use, cost editing capabilities and the time it takes to produce an accurate and professional proposal.”
Robert, via email “Whether you're trying to put together something onsite or back at the office, I've not found an easier product than Clear Estimates.”
Jeffrey, via SourceForge “Using for 10+ years. The usability and ease made estimating enjoyable.”
Tyler P., General Contractor
Prices they trust
“I am truly impressed that the numbers are so right on the money. I will never go back to doing it the hard way ever again.”
Brian M, via customer survey “Easily, quickly, and accurately creates estimates for local areas.”
Clay R, via Google “Makes things way easier. Takes out the guess work. Especially where it bases the numbers off the area you live in.”
Eric P, via customer survey
The AI Estimator
“I just opened it up to do an estimate, and I got surprised by your AI. It makes me more money than when I do it myself.”
Daniel, Remodeler “This is a real time saver on my first use for the AI project builder. Thank you so much for implementing this!”
Douglas, Action Craft Works, Clear Estimates customer “I also like the new AI takeoffs. They save me so much time! And honestly they add stuff that I normally wouldn't have added manually, so they help me make more money as well as time. The price seemed high to me at first as it reoccurs every month, but I soon realized it pays for itself after the first job.”
Dylan H., Clear Estimates customer
Built for the work you do
Templates and cost items for residential remodeling, specialty trades and handyman work.
- Kitchen remodelsCabinets, countertops, appliances and finishes.
- Bathroom remodelsTile, fixtures, vanities and plumbing rough-ins.
- Additions and ADUsBump-outs, second stories and accessory dwelling units.
- GaragesOne and two car garages, framed and sided.
- Decks and porchesFraming, decking, railings and stairs.
- PaintingInterior and exterior, by surface area and substrate.
- Electrical workService upgrades, rough-ins, fixtures and finish work.
- All categoriesEvery category of templates and cost items.
Simple pricing
Plans start at $59 a month billed annually, or $79 month to month. Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial.
Common questions
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every new account starts with a 30-day free trial. If you cancel before it ends, you aren't charged.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. No contract, No setup fees, Cancel anytime. You can cancel from your account, or email or call us and we'll do it for you.
What devices does it work on?
Any computer, tablet or phone with a web browser: Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad or Android. There's nothing to install, and you can use it on as many devices as you like.
What kinds of work does it cover?
The Part Library and templates are built for residential remodeling and handyman work. You can add your own parts and templates for anything else, and we'll help you set it up.
Does it work with QuickBooks?
Yes. You can export an estimate to QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop, then use it for invoicing or job costing.
Can I get help getting started?
Yes. You can book a free one-on-one walkthrough with our customer success team. We also answer calls, email and chat Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Eastern.
Try Clear Estimates free for 30 days
No contract. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.