Construction Cost Estimator App Reviews

I would have to say really cool app some small glitch but I can work around them I did estimate tonight it was very user friendly by that I mean you dont have to take a course to learn how to use it like the 800 dollar estimating program I bought for my pc that I disliked so much I wanted to through my computer away lol this does pretty much same stuff for 29.99 they sell three books inside this app they dont tell you about ontell you buy it for 49.99 what they do for you is give you pricing for labour and material if you put in your zip code or postal code it will give pricing for your area this means you dont even need a brain to do a estimate lol I checked a few things out based on what I no and they are pretty much right on I have only had this app for a short time still have a lot to mess with but so far I really like this app for what it does and I would pay 29.99 for it again thanks for the great app

This is the first estimating program or app Ive ever used that was so straight forward and simple to use right out of the box. I feel like Ive leapt from the stone age to having all my estimating problems solved with the tap of a button. Looking forward to downloading the version for MacBook pro.

I have spent some time working with this app and am looking forward to implementing it into our operations. Tech support is AWESOME! You wont be disappointed.

Very customizable, makes putting together estimate quick and easy. Finished estimate look very professional. Would like to see multiple "My Costbooks"

I love this app it is the best, user friendly, accurate with lost of nice features. I use it every day an any question I have Joel is happy to answer them for me. When I email Joel you just know he is very intelligent an put his whole heart an knowledge into his apps and anyone who has a business or just opening a small company this app is the one for sure, you wont be disappointed. Just to see all costs, material lists etc and save jobs is great, an to,see everything right in front of you saves you from making costly unforeseen mistakes time an money. The best app I have purchased for sure . Thanks Joel Stephen

I got this app hoping I could do estimates with it on the go and with less effort than a simple spreadsheet. Was a bit hesitant to setup my cost book but the concern was unwarranted. Simply doing a project estimate allows you to copy the items to your cost book as you create them in the project. This makes gradual cost book easy and painless. It meets and exceeds my expectations. Easy to setup and easy to use. More than enough customizations for my purposes. Great looking estimates with as little or as much detail as you want to give to your clients. Saved enough time on my first estimate with this app to cover the cost of the app. I would recommend it without hesitation. Ive been using it now for over six months without any glitches or issues. i also got the National Home Improvement Cost Book in app purchase and it is well worth the price. Awesome productivity tool.

What impressed me most about this app was how relevant it was to the work I do as an independent carpenter / contractor. Clearly developed for real world applications. It is one of the most consistently updated apps I have. Well worth the initial investment. The level of customization allows me to produce what i need without the use of the cost books.

Very useful tool that you can take anywhere with you. Contractors can make simple estimate and email them to any client in PDF form. I recommend this App to other.

I do lots of quoting, and do its not the best as It doesnt sink with our estimating software it does a great job and our clients love the layout.

Fantastic program so easy to use. The tutorials are so helpful. I would highly recommend it to anyone starting out in the business.

Cannot create PDF report and not user friendly

I like this app ..yes it takes avwhiles to get used to but after that its smooth sailing. I wish it had a built contract but I may just look and might find it in the app.lol

Found the app to be a time saver. I go from job to job quoting. I can do residential and commercial quotes right in their driveway and email it to them. I also found the cost books to be useful. Took a few days to get used to but it becomes second nature easily.

This is the perfect answer to the contractor who is just too busy. Sit and chill as you work through some very complex estimates with confidence in accuracy with the option to customize everything!!!

This is just a template. Not helpful at all Very clunky to use and very expensive. I definitely have buyers remorse.

It is really very easy to use and get a nice looking report to present. Now it is possible to get NIC and other books which is great for estimators. If the developer adds a feature that capability of importing private cost lists or books then i can say " there is no other app like this". Please add the feature to import privite cost lists.

I dont use this for all my estimates. If a client is looking for a quote on the spot it is my go to app. Very useful tool to help with estimates on the go!

This is a report formatting tool that makes nice looking estimates for clients. I was looking for actual cost data, so when this app offered a 30-day free trial of one of the Craftsman cost books, I said okay. That downloaded another app...which immediately wanted me to select a level of payment. I gave up on the whole thing at that point. Twenty bucks wasted.

This is not what it appears. It is ONLY an organizer. You still have to purchase all the online books for it to work. Without the books it is just a template you have to fill in yourself. In other words, you are paying $20 bucks for an excel sheet. DO NOT BUY

Its overall a good app. Takes a long time to get it set up how you like with your costs. You do have to buy cost books of you want help with certain task you dont price regularly. Good looking estimates but my biggest problem is its not synced with my other devices. If I make a estimate on my phone, I cant access it on my iPad, huge problem for me. I downloaded a free app called joist and that even does syncs my estimates in of my devices so I dont understand how I paid $20 for this app and paid like $65 for their one cost book and still dont have this convenience. I hope they add this feature soon, would be very helpful. I havent even tried to use this app on my Mac yet, you probably need to buy the app again for Mac.