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Contractor Estimate Software That Saves You Hours

Build accurate estimates from the jobsite in minutes. AI fills in the details, clients approve online, and you win more work.

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Everything You Need to Estimate Faster

From voice capture to client approval — all in one place.

Voice Job Creation

Speak the job out loud and TradeBase builds the structured quote. No typing, no delay — just talk and it's done.

AI Scope of Work

Describe the job in plain English and AI writes a professional scope of work. Clean, complete, and ready to send.

Service Presets

Save your most-used line items as presets. Add labor, materials, and markup in seconds without retyping every time.

Client Approval Portal

Send a shareable link and clients approve or decline online. No printing, no email attachments, no phone tag.

Works Offline

Build estimates in basements, new builds, or dead zones. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online.

Quote to Invoice

Convert an approved estimate to a final invoice in one tap. No duplicate data entry, no room for error.

Why Contractors Need Better Estimate Software

Most contractors still write quotes in a notebook, text a photo to the customer, and wait days to hear back. That process loses jobs. Customers who receive a professional, clearly itemized estimate — fast — hire the contractor who sent it. Speed and professionalism win bids.

The problem is that writing estimates takes time you don't have. You're on the job all day and estimating happens at night, after hours, when you're already tired. TradeBase solves this by letting you build an estimate on-site, right after the walkthrough, while all the details are fresh.

How TradeBase Makes Estimating Fast

TradeBase is built around speed for field use. Here's how it works:

The whole process takes less than 3 minutes. That's faster than most contractors drive home.

Built for Contractors, Not Accountants

TradeBase was designed by people who understand how contractors actually work. No complicated spreadsheets, no confusing dashboards, no expensive software that requires training. Just a clean, fast app you can use on the job without stopping to figure it out.

It works on any phone, works offline, and doesn't require WiFi. Every estimate you create is stored, searchable, and tied to the customer — so you always have a history of what you quoted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to create an estimate in TradeBase?

Most contractors build a complete, professional estimate in 2–4 minutes. Using saved service presets and voice input makes it even faster. After you've set up your most-used line items, a standard quote takes under 2 minutes.

Can clients approve estimates online?

Yes. TradeBase generates a shareable link for every estimate. Your client opens it on their phone or computer, reviews the scope and pricing, and approves or requests changes — no app required on their end.

Does the estimate software work without internet?

Yes. TradeBase is offline-first. You can build and save estimates with no signal. As soon as you're back online, everything syncs. This is critical for contractors working in basements, rural areas, or new construction where signal is unreliable.

Can I convert an estimate directly to an invoice?

Yes. Once a client approves the estimate, you can convert it to a job and then to an invoice in one tap. No re-entering data, no copy-pasting. Everything carries over automatically.