--- title: "Painter Estimating Software & App" url: "https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/software-painter-estimating" datePublished: "2026-09-15T05:41:15+0000" --- ESTIMATE BUILDER # Painting Estimating Software for Estimates That Basically Write Themselves Detailed estimates don’t have to be difficult. With our painting estimating software, takeoffs tool, simplified templates, and more, you can leave the heavy lifting to us when it comes to crafting your next estimate. DEMO ESTIMATES ## Take Estimates For a Spin Without Signing Up Get access to professionally crafted templates or start building your estimate from scratch when you jump into our free estimate builder demo. Try it out now for free—no signup or login required. [Demo Estimates for Free](https://pro.houzz.com/manage/dd/estimates/demo/1) ## 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) ESTIMATES ## Say “Hi” to High-Speed Takeoffs & Estimates Our painting estimating tool was built to take your time back. Watch how easy it is to create precise estimates that can help you win more bids and protect your bottom line. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) ## Benefits of Accurate Estimates From the Get-Go ### More Accurate Than Pen & Paper Leave manual takeoffs behind. With our painting estimating app, you can streamline calculations to remove manual errors, reduce change orders, and eliminate billing mistakes. ### Submit Bids Before Competitors Use our painting estimating software to churn out more estimates in less time without sacrificing quality. Gain a leg up on competitors who are still creating estimates from scratch. ### Streamline Approvals & Payment Go from approved estimate to invoice in a click. Prompt clients to pay however you want and accept online payments to get paid even faster. TAKEOFFS ## The Measure-Anything Tool of Your Dreams Our built-in takeoffs tool helps you estimate up to 10x faster without printing out a single plan—no calculator required. - Upload plans or input measurements - Markup plans on-screen - Automate complex calculations - Convert takeoffs into professional estimates - No extra software download required [https://www.youtube.com/embed/gzacdPtFmAE?si=3DjMN03FgOIqycL6](https://www.youtube.com/embed/gzacdPtFmAE?si=3DjMN03FgOIqycL6) [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) ESTIMATE TEMPLATES ## Estimate on the Fast Track to Get Your Bids in First Why rebuild estimates every time you land a client? With our painting estimating tool, we've laid out the groundwork to get your bids in quicker. - Upload your own cost data and save as a template (or upload an existing file) - Use our database of labor and material costs for more accurate upfront costs As for the time you'll save, feel free to spend it off the clock for once—you deserve it. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) CUSTOMIZABLE ESTIMATES ## Customizable Painting Estimating Software for a Crystal-Clear Scope Tune up your estimate engine. Everything in Houzz Pro's painting estimating software is fully customizable. That means less time online and more time on site. - Add new line items, images or descriptions. - Reorder columns or rows to your liking - Insert terms and conditions in a snap - Attach files, add or hide markups, and more. - Add memos, payment schedules or request deposits. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) DEMO ESTIMATES ## Test Drive Our Estimate Builder—No Signup Or Login Necessary [Demo Estimates for Free](https://pro.houzz.com/manage/dd/estimates/demo/1) PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES ## The Painting Estimating App That Wins the Trust of Your Clients Use our painter's estimating program to easily create estimates that kick off client trust and help you win more jobs, from the office or the field. - Preview before you send - Include professional branding - Leverage a business-savvy template [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) ESTIMATE TRACKING ## A Painting Estimating Tool to Get Paid Quicker With our painting estimating app available for iPads, desktops, and mobile devices, clients can review and approve estimates online. You can even ask for an e-signature. - Add a custom message or use an email template - Send with a click or share with a link - Track approvals instantly [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) ## Pro Success Stories Hear from real home professionals who've used our painting estimating software or other Houzz Pro tools to better their business. [How This Painting Company Ditched Paper Estimates With Houzz Pro](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/three-ways-to-drive-greater-profit-for-your-painting) [In-Demand Remodeler Cuts His Time Estimating in Half With Houzz Pro](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/pro-success-story-how-remodeler-raymond-chung-wins-more-projects-and-cuts-admin-time-in-half-with-houzz-pro) [How This Contractor Lives up to Client Expectations With Digital Estimates](/pro-learn/blog/why-general-contractor-taghi-shah-believes-its-critical-to-run-a-tech-forward-construction-business) HOUZZ PRO INTEGRATIONS ## Ready to Connect With Your Favorite Tools Collaboration isn't just for pros and clients. Our paint estimating software for Mac and Windows works with tons of the tools you already use, cutting the double work. Autosave financial details in QuickBooks Online, manage leads directly from Gmail, sync your calendars (iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, Office 365, Outlook), and so much more. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT ## Here to Help—However You Need It. ### Got questions? Our 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, most convenient way to get your questions answered. #### Email Troubleshooting and other assistance are just a help ticket away. #### Phone Our support team is standing by Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm PT. #### Help Center Articles, video tutorials, webinars, and more—all accessible 24/7. #### Software Specialists On-staff experts who know every Houzz Pro tool, inside and out. #### Stevie Award Winner Recognition for excellence in customer service and innovation. ## 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 Solution As the leading online platform for home renovation and design, Houzz proudly offers the only true all-in-one software for painting contractors like you—combining best-in-class tools with access to our growing network of hiring homeowners. ### Tailored to Your Trade Built specifically for home remodeling and design professionals, our painting estimating software has the exact tools your business needs. Simply put, we know what it takes to win and manage projects while collaborating with your team and clients. ### Largest Online Community For over a decade, Houzz has been a trusted home remodeling resource and has grown to become a global community for over 65 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts, and over 3 million home remodeling and design professionals. > "The reason I like the Houzz Pro estimate feature is that I can seamlessly send out an estimate without having to use a separate software, and it lets me generate really professional looking estimates twice as fast, which helps me convert leads to projects. I don’t have to re-enter customer information, I don’t have to open up any other software, it’s all there. And the best thing is that it saves everything for me, so if I start and stop, I can easily go back to it." > > -Raymond Chung, General Contractor ## Painting Contractors, Get Ahead With These Top 4 Tools From Houzz Pro: - [Takeoffs](/for-pros/takeoffs-painting) - [eSignatures & Approvals](/for-pros/feature-e-signature-approvals) - [Invoicing](/for-pros/feature-invoices) - [Online Payments](/for-pros/feature-online-payment) ## Painting Estimating Software FAQs ### How I make an estimate for painting? There are 7 steps to estimate a painting job: 1. Choose an estimate tool that fits your workflow and needs. 1. Review the project plans, ensuring you understand the scope and details of the job. 1. Use takeoff tools to automate complex calculations. 1. Estimate material and labor costs 1. Estimate painting labor based on job complexity and research hourly labor rates. 1. Apply markup for overhead and profit, then calculate the total cost by adding all expenses. 1. Seek a review from a trusted colleague or mentor to avoid overlooking important details. To learn more about [how to make a painter's estimate and to try our free template](/pro-learn/blog/painting-estimate-template), explore our full guide on the subject. ### What is painting estimating software? Great question! Painting cost estimator software is a time-saving, accuracy-designed digital tool that painters use to convert measurements into documents that outline all costs of a project—from labor, and materials to markups, shipping, and more. Residential painting estimating software allows painting contractors to automate these calculations, leaving less room for human error that could lead to billing errors down the road. Additionally, painting estimating software helps painters digitize their business, helping to keep estimates organized within the software program or app. As a bonus, estimating software makes it seamless to share estimates with clients, other contractors, or vendors. ### What should a painting estimate include? At minimum, a painting 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 grand 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 [Sign up for a free trial](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) of Houzz Pro’s painting estimate program to create an estimate that includes all of these elements and more! To continue learning, read our full guide on [how to create a painter's estimate](/pro-learn/blog/painting-estimate-template) and use our free estimate template. ### What software do painting contractors use? When looking for a paint job estimating software that suits your needs, be sure to consider the following features: - Cloud-based: A cloud-based painting estimating software 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 painting job estimator app you choose should integrate with your other business tools so you don’t have to completely overhaul the way you work. 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: House painting estimating software is most useful for busy painters 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 painting contractor software for estimating 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. ### Which features are included with a membership of Houzz Pro’s painting estimating software? With a subscription to Houzz Pro’s paint job estimating 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 is included with a membership of Houzz Pro’s painting estimating software? When you subscribe to Houzz Pro’s painting estimating software, 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. We also have a wide variety of help articles available in our [Help Center](/pro-help) and in-depth how-to videos on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@HouzzPro). ## Explore More Features for Painting Contractors [Takeoffs](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/takeoffs-painting) [3D Floor Plans](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-3d-floor-plan) [CRM](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/software-painter-crm) [Email Marketing](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-email-marketing-tools) [Project Management](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/software-painter-project-management) [Schedule](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-schedule) [eSignatures & Approvals](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-e-signature-approvals) [Insights & Analytics](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-insights-analytics) [Invoicing](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/software-painter-billing-invoicing) [Online Payments](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-online-payment) [Integrations](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-integrations) [Financial Reports](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-financial-reports) [Mobile App](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-mobile-app) READY TO GET STARTED? ## Schedule Your Free Demo Have questions? 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