--- title: "Professional Estimating Software for Contractors - Quick and Easy Estimating" url: "https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-estimates" datePublished: "2026-09-15T05:41:52+0000" --- ESTIMATES # Simplify Job Costing With Our AI Estimating Software Power meets precision in Houzz Pro’s AI-backed estimating program—the industry’s smartest job costing toolkit that helps high-end teams deliver quotes with confidence, no matter how complex the project. VIDEO TOUR ## Explore Our Game-Changing Estimates Whether starting from scratch, converting a takeoff, or using AI, see how you can build out accurate, professional bids better than ever. [https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcv81qM1STc?si=Rc3as1UKIGaMUoPw](https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcv81qM1STc?si=Rc3as1UKIGaMUoPw) ### 2.5x Faster With AI\* Use built-in AI to create client-winning Estimates nearly two times faster. ### Improve Accuracy Sharpen your numbers with precise pricing tools and reliable cost data. ### Build Credibility Present polished, branded documents that reinforce your reputation. \*Houzz Pro’s built-in AI helps pros create Estimates nearly 2.5x faster compared to manual methods. ## Low-Stress Estimates That Exceed Every Expectation ### Lay the Groundwork With AI Let Houzz Pro’s AI generate edit-ready Estimates with a voice or text prompt. Once approved, our AI can convert them into full Schedules in seconds. ### Built for Complex Builds From partial remodels to multi-million dollar new builds, our Estimating program is optimized to add accuracy, clarity, and consistency to your job costing. ### User-Friendly, Client-Focused. Our construction Estimating software includes powerful job costing tools that help deliver professional bids and an unmatched client experience. ### A Fast, Repeatable Process. Long hours and manual errors are yesterday’s problems. Today, you can use pre-built templates and Assemblies to create a fast, repeatable process for the whole team. ## Trusted by 3 Million+ Contractors and Design Pros [Capterra: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 1,081 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) [Software Advice: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 1,081 reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/houzz-pro-profile/) [GetApp: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 1,080 reviews](https://www.getapp.com/construction-software/a/houzz-pro/reviews/) [App Store: 4.6 out of 5 stars, 4.2K reviews](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houzz-pro/id1488002482) AI ESTIMATES ## Get a Smart Head Start With Built-in AI What used to take hours now takes seconds. With Houzz AI, you can jumpstart your estimating by generating a detailed, accurate first draft based on your past estimate data. - Start by speaking or typing out your project scope - Upload plans, spreadsheets, and URLs to dial in the details - Generate line items from your cost codes and categories - Convert Estimates into project Schedules in seconds [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) CATALOGS & CLIPPER ## Add Labor, Materials, and Products—Pronto. Save time by pulling pre-priced labor and material costs from our built-in Cost Catalogs or by using the Clipper to save products from your preferred vendor websites. - Add placeholder prices from our Average Price Catalog - Pull in real-world items from our diverse Brand Catalogs - Send online items to Estimates instantly with the Clipper - Upload items and use the Clipper to build a product library [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) CATEGORIES & COST CODES ## Job Costing That Keeps You Organized Our construction costing software lets you assign items to Cost Codes for ultra-precise, two-level billing or file them under categories for a more simplified, one-level system. - Use Cost Codes for detailed budgeting and accounting - Track estimates vs actuals with systematic reporting - Use industry-standard Cost Codes or upload your own - Opt instead for simplified, higher-level categories [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) > “Houzz Pro gives us a framework to guide clients step-by-step: from Estimate, to Selections, to Schedule, to final payment. It makes us more efficient, and together with the Client Dashboard, makes our clients feel like they’re part of a transparent, professional process from start to finish.” > > Travis Logan, Owner of Handyman Rescue Team, Valor > “You can show them a 3D plan, run an Estimate, and sign a $100,000 project all in the same day. That speed and confidence is what wins jobs.” > > Devin Pearson, Owner of Citizen Builders SHARE & TRACK ## Loop in Clients For Clear-Cut Confidence When it’s time to share your Estimate, don’t settle for an emailed PDF. Include clients in a collaborative way they’ll appreciate, while tracking every action in real-time. - Give easy access to Estimates in their Client Dashboard - Set automatic client reminders to review or take action - Get instantly notified when clients view, approve, and sign - Document team edits and client comments and approvals [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) ## More High-End Tools for High-Touch Teams ### Reusable Assemblies Never leave a stud, screw, or hour of labor on the table. Bundle components of multi-piece tasks into single, organized Assemblies you can save for future use. ### Built-in Templates Our construction estimating software allows you to create a consistent, repeatable process with pre-populated templates specific to your projects. ### Instant Schedules With AI Building a project timeline can take days, but our AI helps you lay the groundwork in seconds by turning approved Estimates into share-ready Schedules. ### Flexible Ways to Pay A memorable client experience means letting them pay their way. With Houzz Pro, you can accept credit cards, offer installments with progressive Invoicing, and more. ### Ts&Cs, Memos, and More. Give your clients the context they need to move forward by attaching files and photos, adding terms and conditions, and writing in custom memos. ### Mobile App-Ready Between site visits and client consults, your estimating program should be as on-the-go as you are—and with anytime access on the Houzz Pro Mobile App, they are. ### Take Our Word for It (And Theirs) Hear from real home construction and design professionals who've used Houzz Pro to better their business. #### How Legacy Builders Successfully Scaled Up Their Construction Business [https://www.youtube.com/embed/7alQQ-9Gyo4?si=8oOQZ2Rhlt1FmWK7](https://www.youtube.com/embed/7alQQ-9Gyo4?si=8oOQZ2Rhlt1FmWK7) #### How Hendrickson Construction Inc. Streamlines Project Management with Houzz Pro [https://www.youtube.com/embed/rDw4tlSMaCc?si=WVHJzTF1MCEe8L8p](https://www.youtube.com/embed/rDw4tlSMaCc?si=WVHJzTF1MCEe8L8p) #### How Tech Put Guthrie Construction on a Growth Path [https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Jhb0j65Iz8?si=AUiVJh4QbTnozmx0](https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Jhb0j65Iz8?si=AUiVJh4QbTnozmx0) ROI CALCULATOR ## See Your Potential Profit Want to run the numbers? Click below to calculate your expected return on investment from Houzz Pro, based on a 2024 analysis of 1800+ firms. Estimate Your ROI Your potential annual revenue increase*: $195,721 - Annual revenue increase by percentage: 39% - Revenue from additional projects: $156,294 - Revenue from per project upcharge: $39,428 Image above shown for illustration purposes only. Results may vary. Click 'Estimate Your ROI' to calculate the ROI that applies to you. INTEGRATIONS ## Estimate Software That Keeps You Connected Our Estimate software plays well with tons of other tools you might already use. Line items and related expenses automatically sync to our Budget feature and QuickBooks Online—giving you an accurate, always-up-to-date look at your projects’ profitability. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT ## Here to Help—However You Need It. ### Got questions? Our estimate experts have answers. For anything our self-guided resources can't solve, just reach out for assistance and we'll take it from there. #### Online Chat The fastest way to find answers is at the bottom right of your browser. #### Email Troubleshooting and other assistance are just a **[support ticket](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-reach-houzz-pro-support)** away. #### Phone We’re here from Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm PT at (888) 372-2851. #### Help Center Articles, video tutorials, webinars, and more are all accessible 24/7 **[here](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help)**. ## Help Yourself to On-Demand Answers Get to know our best-in-class software through curated video tutorials, how-to walkthroughs, and beyond. [Feature Spotlight: Create Professional & Accurate Estimates](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/how-to-create-professional--accurate-estimates-in) [Free Template: How to Estimate a Carpentry Job](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/how-to-estimate-carpentry-job-free-estimate) [How to Upload Existing Estimates or Proposals](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-upload-existing-estimates) ## Why Go With Houzz Pro? ### All-In-One AI Platform We’re proud to offer the only true all-in-one, AI-powered software solution for every side of your business—combining best-in-class planning, project management, financial, and marketing tools. ### Tailored to Your Trade Built specifically for home building, remodeling, and design professionals, we’re always improving our features based on feedback—making our do-it-all software the perfect toolkit for your type of work. ### Largest Online Community Houzz has been a trusted remodeling resource for over a decade—garnering a global community of over 65 million homeowners and design enthusiasts, and over 3 million home remodeling and design professionals. ## Estimate Software Features See all the main features of Houzz Pro estimating software | All estimates tools | Description | | --- | --- | | Houzz AI | Use AI to quickly generate estimate line items and costs based on project details. | | Estimate templates | Start estimates using pre-built or saved templates for common project types. | | Branded estimates | Create professional, client-ready estimates with your logo and business details. | | Takeoff tools | Measure plans and generate quantities to support accurate estimating. | | Create Estimate from Takeoff | Turn takeoff measurements directly into estimate line items. | | Add Assembiles | Group materials, labor, and costs into reusable assemblies for faster estimating. | | Add Cost Codes | Organize estimate line items using cost codes for clearer tracking and reporting. | | Online approvals | Send estimates to clients for online review and approval. | | Product Clipper & Library | Save products and materials to your library and add them to estimates. | | Cost Catalogs | Access material and labor cost catalogs to build accurate estimates. | | Auto-calculation of materials & costs | Automatically calculate quantities and costs as items are added or updated. | | Convert Estimate to a Schedule | Turn approved estimates into a project schedule. | | Convert Estimate to Invoice | Convert estimates into invoices to start billing. | | Create Scheduled payments | Set up payment schedules tied to project milestones or stages. | | Integration with budgets and accounting tools | Connect estimates with project budgets and accounting tools for financial visibility. | | Cost tracking | Track estimated and actual costs throughout the project lifecycle. | ## Estimate Software FAQs ### What is a cost estimator tool? A cost estimator tool is a software application or online platform designed to calculate the estimated cost of a project, product, or service based on various input parameters. They typically require users to input details such as materials, labor costs, equipment expenses, overhead, and other relevant factors. These tools can vary in complexity, ranging from simple calculators to sophisticated software programs that incorporate advanced algorithms and databases to provide more accurate estimates. The goal of using a cost estimator tool is to help businesses and individuals plan and budget effectively for their projects, ensuring that they have a realistic understanding of the financial resources required. ### What should an estimate include? At a minimum, an estimate should contain the following elements: - Your company’s contact information - Your client’s contact information - Date the estimate was prepared - Item names, quantities, and price for each material required to execute a project (you can include labor in the price or as a separate line item) - Subtotal, taxes, fees, and the total - A place for both parties to sign and date the estimate once approved If you want to add a competitive edge to your estimate, we recommend including: - Your company’s logo to add an extra dose of professionalism - Inspirational images to help clients visualize what they’re getting - Dreamy descriptions of items to show how you plan to use them - Terms and conditions that include any important information your client should be privy to before signing - A payment schedule so your client knows when to expect an invoice [Try a demo](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/schedule-demo?sourceCommandName=HouzzProCMSLanding) to create an estimate with all of these elements and more! ### What software is used to create estimates? When looking for an estimate tool that suits your needs, be sure to consider the following features: - Cloud-based: A cloud-based estimate program will help keep your estimates organized in the cloud so any team member, contractor or client can access them when they need to. It also ensures you only ever have one version of an estimate floating around to create a single source of truth. - Integrations: The estimation solution you choose should integrate with your other business tools so you don’t have to overhaul the way you work completely. Integrations with Gmail, Zoom and accounting software like QuickBooks Online are some important integrations to look for as you’ll commonly be using these tools to send and communicate your estimates, then align them with your business finances. - All-In-One Tools: Estimation and costing software is most useful for busy Pros when it has other features that help optimize the entire project workflow. For example, if you use one tool to create your estimates and another to create invoices, you’ll be spending a lot of time entering the same data twice, which could hold you back from taking on more projects. Be sure to look for tools that can tackle takeoffs, estimates, invoices, change orders, and more so you can achieve maximum business efficiency. P.S. Houzz Pro’s project cost estimation software checks all of the boxes on this wishlist. [Try a demo](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=7015c000001NeVVAA0&sourceCommandName=HouzzProCMSLanding) to see for yourself. ### What are the main features of Houzz PRO estimating software? Houzz PRO estimating software offers these main features: **AI & Automation** - AI – Use AI to quickly generate estimate line items and costs based on project details. **Estimate Creation & Workflow** - Estimate templates – Start estimates using pre-built or saved templates for common project types. - Branded estimates – Create professional, client-ready estimates with your logo and business details. - Add Assemblies – Group materials, labor, and costs into reusable assemblies for faster estimating. - Add Cost Codes – Organize estimate line items using cost codes for clearer tracking and reporting. - Product Clipper & Library – Save products and materials to your library and add them to estimates. - Cost Catalogs – Access material and labor cost catalogs to build accurate estimates. - Auto-calculation of materials & costs – Automatically calculate quantities and costs as items are added or updated. **Takeoffs & Measurements _(only Custom and Enterprise)_** - Takeoff tools – Measure plans and generate quantities to support accurate estimating. - Create an Estimate from a Takeoff – Turn takeoff measurements directly into estimate line items. - Client Review & Approvals - Online approvals – Send estimates to clients for online review and approval. **Scheduling & Billing** - Convert Estimate to a Schedule – Turn approved estimates into a project schedule. - Convert Estimate to Invoice – Convert estimates into invoices to start billing. - Create Scheduled payments – Set up payment schedules tied to project milestones or stages. **Financial Management** - Integration with budgets and accounting tools – Connect estimates with project budgets and accounting tools for financial visibility. - Cost tracking – Track estimated and actual costs throughout the project lifecycle. ### What other features are included with a membership of Houzz Pro’s estimate software? With a subscription to Houzz Pro’s estimation and costing software, you also get access to these project winning tools that help your business stand out from the competition: - Proposals - Mood boards - 3D floor planner - CRM You can find more information about what features are included with each of our plans [here](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing). ### What support does Houzz Pro's estimating software include? When you subscribe to Houzz Pro’s [feature], you gain premium access to our [support team](/pro-learn/blog/how-to-reach-houzz-pro-customer-service). That means you get an exclusive phone number that directs you to an onshore team member and you get pushed to the top of the queue. You also get personalized on-demand onboarding support, showing you how to properly use the specific features you want, when you want, to help get your business up and running with Houzz Pro. 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