EZ-Estimates

EZ-Estimates is a comprehensive construction estimating software built from the ground up for contractors and tradespeople. It addresses the fundamental problem of time-consuming, manual estimating that cuts into profits and personal time. The core value proposition is simple: turn a spoken or typed project description into a fully detailed, professional estimate in under 60 seconds. This is powered by its proprietary EZ-AI, which understands trade-specific language to generate line items for materials, labor, and your markup. The platform is designed to be a complete business hub, moving beyond just estimates. It integrates AI-powered blueprint takeoff (EZ-Takeoff), satellite measurement for roofs and lots (EZ-Mapping), client portals, scheduling, expense tracking, and profit monitoring. Accessible via web, iOS, and Android, it allows contractors to create and send branded quotes from the job site instantly. Founded by a general contractor frustrated with losing evenings to paperwork, EZ-Estimates is built on the foundational principle of reclaiming billable hours and simplifying the essential task of quoting work.

Voice-to-Estimate AI

This is the cornerstone feature. By tapping a microphone and describing a project in plain language, the EZ-AI engine processes the description and builds a complete, trade-specific estimate. It automatically calculates material quantities, applies labor rates, includes waste factors, and adds your preferred markup, delivering a professional bid in under a minute. This eliminates the need for complex spreadsheets and handwritten notes.

EZ-Takeoff Vision for Blueprints

This feature automates the manual and error-prone process of blueprint takeoff. You simply upload a plan, and the AI instantly identifies and measures walls, rooms, and fixtures. It supports both linear and area measurements, recognizes repeated patterns like outlets, and pushes all calculated dimensions directly into your material list with appropriate trade-based waste factors already applied.

EZ-Mapping for Satellite Measurement

Integrated with Google Maps, this tool allows you to measure roofs, driveways, and land areas remotely. You select any address, click vertices on the high-resolution satellite image, and get instant, accurate surface area and linear measurements. This drastically reduces the need for preliminary site visits, saving travel time and preventing field measurement errors.

All-in-One Project & Business Management

EZ-Estimates consolidates key business functions beyond estimating. It includes a client portal for sharing documents and obtaining e-signatures, interactive quotes with add-on options, Gantt chart scheduling, expense tracking with receipt OCR, progress invoicing, and real-time profit margin dashboards. This creates a single source of truth for each project from lead to completion.

For Residential Remodelers

A kitchen and bath remodeler can use Voice-to-Estimate while driving from a client meeting. By saying "200 sq ft of porcelain tile, custom 10-foot island with quartz countertop, and full cabinet refacing," they have a detailed quote ready to send before arriving at the next job site, impressing clients with speed and professionalism.

For Roofing Contractors

A roofing company utilizes EZ-Mapping to provide fast, accurate quotes. Instead of climbing a ladder for every estimate, they pull the satellite image of the property, trace the roof planes, and get an exact square footage calculation in minutes. This allows them to bid on more jobs per day with greater precision.

For General Contractors Bidding Large Projects

A GC bidding a new construction home uses EZ-Takeoff Vision on the architectural plans. The AI quickly measures all room areas for flooring, identifies wall lengths for drywall, and counts fixtures, populating a comprehensive bill of materials and labor estimate in a fraction of the traditional time.

For Trade Specialists (Electricians, Plumbers, etc.)

An electrician uses the software to create clear, interactive quotes. They can present a base price for standard wiring and use the add-on options feature to let the client easily select upgrades like additional outlets, smart switches, or EV charger installation, streamlining the sales process and increasing average job value.

How accurate is the AI-generated estimate?

The AI is trained on vast datasets of construction projects and trade-specific knowledge. It applies standard material waste factors, regional labor rates, and your configured markup. While it provides a highly accurate and detailed starting point, it is designed for a contractor to review and adjust. You remain in full control to edit any line item before sending the final quote to the client.

What trades does EZ-Estimates support?

The platform is built to support over 16 different trades, including general contracting, roofing, deck building, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and landscaping. The AI understands the unique material and labor requirements for each specialty, ensuring the generated estimates are relevant and detailed.

Can I use it completely offline?

Core estimating functions, especially those requiring AI processing like Voice-to-Estimate or blueprint takeoff, require an internet connection. However, once projects are created, you can access client details, review estimates, and work on schedules within the mobile app with limited connectivity, syncing data once you are back online.

Is my data and pricing secure?

Yes. EZ-Estimates employs enterprise-grade security including data encryption. Your pricing, markup formulas, client lists, and project details are your confidential business information. The system is designed so that your proprietary cost data is never used to train public AI models or shared with other users.