Clear Estimates - Avis

Sign up, you online quickly and its super easy to setup and if you have a question you get an answer and you get it quick.

could use some more localized things added as different regions have different things they do due to weather for example.

The estimates seem to be right on for both Materials costs and the labor hours. As my own fault, I don't put enough overhead in the projects.

I wish I could edit the markups on the alternates individually

I wish I could print out the alternates in detail on a combined report, not separately
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I wish the tree would expand based on specifics (more like a windows tree) as opposed to scrolling down the whole thing, then having to scroll back up to close.

I wish there was some way to track the projects... i.e. bids submitted, waiting on customer. signed.. completed.

I like the updated price list and integration with quickbooks.

Difficult to locate items wish the template proposals stayed saved with each proposal.

Easy to use, and cost.

I do Wish it had more small Home Improvement cost items.

Professional looking, easy to use. VERY EFFECTIVE

I thought it was easy to use. AAnyone with a pick up truck and a slap on magnet can use it.

Needs to have trade specific software and Brand pricing.

The fact that you have gone online is great. Not needing to backup my database is wonderful.

I really don't have any complaints.

I switched from Xactremodel about 6 months ago, and as a small growing business, I can much easier train Clear Estimate software to other coworkers, plus it is web based which makes it very convenient for any user to access from a web browser. I was a fairly smooth transition, As Clear Estimates is very easy to use.

In reference to how the estimating function works it is fantastic. I am able to set my labor rates and multiply by fractions of the hour-the ability to manipulate the clean template make its very easy for our customers to read and understand, as a result, I believe my closing rates have increased by roughy 10%.

I really can not think of anything I do not like. Sorry, but I love Clear Estimates

Ease of use, able to put estimate together in a modular form. Jack in customer support.

I would like to better control the boiler plate items.

There is a huge database of options with fairly accurate starting points for labor estimates. We are "Jacks of all Trades", so it's difficult to estimate labor without these guidelines.

I need to educate myself more on templates for time savings. I'm looking forward to watching the free Webinars to learn how to set these templates up.

This software site has a definite ease of accessibility, you can quickly visit the app and input customer information and pull up a detail proposal on you project in a respectively short amount of time

Only real drawback I've seen is that the templates and available data need to be added to. There is a mountain of data available to provide quotes on projects but there could be much much more, I've many times run into a situation where that pricing simply isn't here. However this app is the best in it's field based on price, accessibility, and output of the required paperwork once you've properly setup your account with your personal information.

Easy to learn and use then customize the quotes.
Does feature pre-built estimate groups for certain projects.
Customer support is great, and after hours questions or concerns are addressed first thing next morning.

Spend a lot of time adding custom line items.
Prices for planning and permitting are grossly underestimated, planning is about half of what it should be and permitting is a third of what it should be.
Online based so it becomes slow at times when the servers have a lot of users on at the same time.

Ease of use once the company basic info has been set up.

Monthly fee is a little pricey for smaller companies like ours.

I would describe this software as organized and simple. Being an electrical contractor the ease of converting this program into what I need was easy. Any questions I had either my teenager would figure it out for me or an email to Support and they are back with you that day sometimes within the hour. Very friendly and they speak on my level.

My only request for a change is the ability to accept payments. I would also like a way to see more than 4 items on my list at a time. I really don't many complaints

Keeps me organized and on track, I dont miss anything on quote.

Very glitchy, many time need to get out of program and sign back in when it freezes or fails to respond

Keeps all my estimates organized. Great price for what you get. Customer service is awesome

There are so many more things that need to be added to the database. I use xactimate for insurance losses but id like to be able to use this software as xactimate is very pricey

They continually update cost of materials

The invoicing could be more user friendly. The proposal is already done and payment schedule is already in so i would like for the invoice to already be ready. I have tongo back in and insert numbers. Somewhqt annoying but its better than most. Just think for the cost that part could be improved on.

This product too our company easily from doing estimates on a "yellow legal pad" to a customized software that makes our proposals look more professional than any of our competitors.

Wish that you could have multiple logins to the same parts catalog.

The customer service with this software is awesome! There's a lot of feedback from a "Real" person.

Well, at the beginning, it needs just a little modification on pricing compared to my company's pricing, but overall I believe that tweaking will yield great benefits and quicker turn around time on estimates. We are keeping one of our accounts because we know it will bring about higher quality estimates and a better overall competitive edge in our industry.

I changed from what I was using and will never go back. Great product and I would totally recommend it

This program makes estimating jobs much much easier and saves a bunch of time.

Some of the pricing is inaccurate or not updated to current market pricing.

I always believe estimating software cannot make decent estimates, but I am wrong this time. Clear estimates give you better understanding of estimates and generates one at simple couple of clicks. A quick customized estimate is the only thing that a small contractor would need. This is neat and reliable. Would recommend to all estimators

Once a labour portion is added to your master database it uses it for all of the project created from that time on wards. Perhaps I am not getting it right, or may be its my limitations to use it, but if different labour rates for different projects in specific town could be added, it would be much helpful.

I like the way the Remodelmax cost database is organized with parts grouped into categories and subcategories. Standard Sections as reusable components on top of those parts makes it easy to create any estimate from scratch.

I feel that the UI is a bit flunky and old fashioned. It makes it difficult to perform basic and repeating actions with ease. At least I am not aware of keyboard shortcuts that can make power users perform well.

Easy to navigate, awesome customer service, labor and materials figured as you enter, professional looking proposal.

It takes a little to get use to. Not much else. With a very little practice and watch tutorial videos, it's easy.