Remodel Estimator Software
I’m looking for a good project or remodel estimator software. Do any of you use anything like this in figuring the cost of a possible project? When I get bids for a project I would like an idea of how the contractors are coming up with their associated costs. I’m hoping to find a reliable software program I can use for that.
Exactimate is a good software product that uses local contractor and insurance company replacemnt cost figures and is updated quarterly.
They have a replacement contractor version as well as a remodeling version.
http://www.exactimate.com/product/xm824_miles.html
State Farm Insurance and others require thier repair contractors to price with it.
I only played around with it and never actually used it long term, but it was easy to use and fairly accurate.
Nothing will be as accurate as real world experience in dealing with contractors/trades.
My experience is low pricing on first job and most try to sock it to you on additional jobs.
www.Merillat.com has a pretty good product for the money.
About a two week turn around.
You will have to find a local rep to order.
I would like to know more about BuildMax. We are a home builder in Florida. Any one help me?
KHutson