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Build accurate residential construction estimates in minutes with 12,000+ cost items and local material and labor pricing for 400+ U.S. markets. The residential construction cost estimator trusted by 50,000+ contractors for 20+ years — with an optional AI Scope Assistant that turns project descriptions into priced estimates.
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From template selection to a winning construction proposal in three simple steps.
Select from 500+ construction templates organized by project type — framing, roofing, siding, and more.
Adjust quantities, materials, and labor with real local pricing pre-loaded for your specific market.
Generate a branded PDF proposal and send it directly to your client — ready to win the job.
The most complete construction estimating toolkit for residential pros — 12,000+ cost items, 500+ templates, and real local pricing.
Real material and labor costs for your zip code, updated quarterly. No more guessing or using national averages.
Select a project template, enter square footage, and get a complete estimate with itemized costs in seconds.
Generate branded PDF proposals with pre-written contract language that win client trust.
Create estimates on your computer, tablet, or phone — at the office or on the jobsite.
Describe a project in plain English and get a structured, priced estimate in minutes.
Export estimates directly to QuickBooks. No double entry.
Spreadsheets are slow and error-prone. Generic estimating software wasn't built for residential construction. Clear Estimates gives you real construction cost data, local pricing, and the templates you actually need — for one flat monthly price.
Pricing is grounded in 20+ years of real residential construction data — the same source behind Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report.
Whether you build custom homes, manage renovation projects, or run a general contracting business — Clear Estimates is the construction estimating software that scales with your work.
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Clear Estimates is one piece of software — the same AI, library, and local pricing handle every project type below. Tap any one to see how it works for your trade.
Whole-home renovations, additions, and remodels with detailed costs.
Cabinets, countertops, appliances, and finishes with local pricing.
Tile, fixtures, vanities, and plumbing rough-ins priced for your market.
Framing, decking, railings, and stairs by linear and square footage.
Painting estimates by surface area and substrate, inside and out.
Service upgrades, rough-ins, fixtures, and finish work for licensed pros.
Quick estimates for small repairs, installs, and odd jobs.
Bump-outs, second stories, and accessory dwelling units priced end-to-end.
Clear Estimates is $79/month — flat. Every feature is included: unlimited estimates, all 500+ project templates, all 12,000+ cost items with local pricing, branded proposals, unlimited support, and a free 1-on-1 training call. No contract, no setup fees, no per-user pricing. Start with a 30-day free trial and cancel anytime.
For residential construction, Clear Estimates is purpose-built. It's been trusted by 50,000+ residential contractors and general contractors for 20+ years, with 12,000+ cost items, 500+ pre-built templates covering every residential trade (framing, roofing, siding, MEP, finish work), and local material and labor pricing for 400+ U.S. markets — updated quarterly.
Yes. Pick a template, enter dimensions or quantities, and Clear Estimates calculates labor + material costs using local pricing for your zip code. You can also use the AI Scope Assistant to describe a project in plain language and get a full priced estimate in minutes.
Yes. Clear Estimates is fully mobile-optimized — works on any phone, tablet, or computer browser, no separate app required. Build construction estimates on the jobsite, send proposals from the truck, and review costs in the field.
Our pricing comes from real market data updated quarterly for 400+ U.S. markets. It's the same data source behind Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report — trusted by 50,000+ contractors for 20+ years.
Clear Estimates covers residential construction: framing, roofing, siding, insulation, drywall, flooring, windows, doors, trim, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more — with 12,000+ line items and 500+ pre-built construction templates.
Yes. Every template is fully editable. Add, remove, or adjust any line item, quantity, price, or markup. You can also save custom templates for construction projects you do repeatedly.
You get full access to every feature for 30 days. After the trial, subscribe for $79/month with no contract and no setup fees.
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