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AI Estimating Software for Contractors: Build Estimates from Plans & Photos

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April 1, 2026

Turn Photos & Plans Into Accurate Estimates with AI

Clear Estimates helps remodeling contractors create fast, accurate estimates using AI and localized cost data.

Starting now, you can use our new AI Scope Assistant to upload plans and job photos, and create a detailed estimate based on our 20+ years of pricing and project research.

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Estimating Still Starts the Hard Way


For most contractors, estimating is still a manual process. Reviewing plans, counting materials, and building scopes line by line takes time, and introduces inconsistency.

That approach slows down your sales process and makes it harder to respond quickly to new opportunities.

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A Faster, More Accurate Way to Estimate


Clear Estimates combines AI-powered estimating with a trusted database of remodeling costs, helping contractors build professional estimates without starting from scratch.

With structured cost data and built-in workflows, you can move from project details to a complete estimate in a fraction of the time.

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Build Estimates from Photos, Plans, and Blueprints

Live Now on Clear Estimates Pro
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Upload a floor plan, blueprint, or job site photo and let the system generate a structured estimate for you.

Instead of manually interpreting plans and performing takeoffs, you can start with a complete draft and refine as needed.

  • Upload floor plans to generate scopes of work
  • Use job site photos to capture real-world project details
  • Work from blueprints, sketches, or client-provided files
  • Reduce or eliminate manual takeoffs

Steps:

  1. Upload a plan, photo, or blueprint
  2. Let AI interpret the project
  3. Review and adjust your estimate
  4. Send it to your client

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Built on Real Remodeling Cost Data


Clear Estimates is not a generic AI tool. Every estimate is built using a structured database of remodeling costs tailored to real contractor work:

  • Localized pricing across hundreds of U.S. regions
  • Regular cost updates for materials and labor
  • Line-item detail designed for remodeling projects


This ensures your estimates are not just fast, but accurate and reliable.

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Estimate Up to 4× Faster


With AI Scope Assistant and image-based estimating, contractors can move from project details to a client-ready estimate significantly faster.

Spend less time building estimates and more time winning jobs.

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See Image-Based Estimating in Action


Watch how a simple plan or photo turns into a structured estimate.

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Works with Your Existing Files

  • JPG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • WEBP
  • PDF

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Start Estimating Faster


Clear Estimates gives you the tools to build accurate estimates quickly - using real cost data and AI designed for contractors.

Take advantage of image-based estimating now!


Try AI powered takeoffs on Clear Estimates Pro! 

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Michael Croteau
Michael Croteau