Construction Cost Estimator Reviews

by Trxbuck

Bought ConstructionCostEstimator and just didn’t like it.

by 213db

I guess I thought it had estimating and prices in ConstructionCostEstimator ...

by Jesus Saves!88

You can download ConstructionCostEstimator for free, but then they charge you over $20 a little later! That needs to be fixed! The price should be shown before you download!!! I guess I’ll never see my money again!!!

by Lawrence_109_A

I’ve been using ConstructionCostEstimator on iPhone’s for years now and it’s a great app to use. I’ve always had great customer service here but recently I’ve experienced the true nature of capitalism. I was looking into downloading ConstructionCostEstimator for my MacBook but realized that I couldn’t afford the $40+ cost for ConstructionCostEstimator. I reached out to customer service for a possible slight reduction in the price (this is during Covid-19 shutdowns) and literally received no response and was completely ignored.
So, I decided I would not get ConstructionCostEstimator here but went ahead and moved to a different app instead.
Customer service is important and the foundation for our businesses.
Best

by Trainer Green 101

Downloaded it this morning. Bought the additional cost books and cant make heads pr tales out of it.

by Som1else

ConstructionCostEstimator had potential and is somewhat useful. However it has changed little if at in 2 years which is a shame. It has very few options and customization is limited. If you use the cost books (sold separately) ConstructionCostEstimator may be for you. If you plan to add a lot of your own customized items and costs you are likely to be disappointed. The inability to import from spreadsheet or CSV file is crippling and seems like an intentional omission to steer users to buy expensive cost books annually. It also has no sync, back-up (excluding iTunes), or export options.
I bought ConstructionCostEstimator a couple years ago and used it for awhile, but soon determined that it was too time consuming for a fairly basic estimator. It does work well and is easy to use, but needs considerable improvement to the custom cost book to make it useful for me. It should also be $5 or less since it really needs the optional cost books to be of much value.

by Jessica Poole

Finally someone understands the construction business as it relates to probably the most critical part of the business...Getting the job! I have used another program to provide estimates and job tracking and either you have a developer who does not care about improving the program or a large company who wants a fortune to buy their product. Construction Cost Estimator is a very easy to use and very professional end product! I have made inquires to the developer prior to purchasing ConstructionCostEstimator and he called me within an half hour of the request and answered all my questions. He seems very interested in growing ConstructionCostEstimator and assist in adding features that will benefit the end user. I highly recommend this to anyone who is getting into handyman or general construction to start your company with low start up costs.

by Marky/Mark

This program is a lifesaver. I can get projects sent to customer within minutes once you know the program. I have used this in over 40 projects and made some good money because how great it estimates! It is so professional and easy to use!

by E-Man Da Gr8t

I was a bit skeptical when I first looked at ConstructionCostEstimator knowing every other app I've tried comes with a monthly fee to use it I wasn't sure if this one would be the same, I gave it a try played with it a little bit in a matter of minutes after downloading it I realized this was ConstructionCostEstimator that I was looking for, now I can go out and bid on jobs before I even leave my prospecting clients house. I tell them the estimate is in their inbox and I get more happy clients for getting an estimate on the spot. Before I used to have to wait until I got home and write up an estimate by the time I got home I was tired not wanting to do the estimate then it would take me 2-5 days before I would even get my prospects an estimate. ConstructionCostEstimator has saved me plenty of time and has made me lots of money by simply walking through with my new prospects and giving them the estimate before I even leave their driveway!!! Amazing app this is a must have!!!👍👍👍👍

by StuSimpson

This is by far the best construction app I've found. And I've been through everything one I could find! Many apps...!

I'd love to pay for a upgraded version if we could get a few lacking features.

In my opinion there is a Hugh demand for construction apps. ConstructionCostEstimator is a great start. It has a lot of great features. But, like most apps its not perfect. And you know We all demand perfect!

I use it along side Quick Sale. With the two apps I am able to do all my estimates, quotes, & invoices without the need of a PC.

ConstructionCostEstimator is best for the estimating & quoting. It has a great structured system just for construction.

It however, lacks a few things my business requires. It doesn't keep up with who owes me money. I get a lot of small jobs. And when you have 20+ invoices that need to be paid. You want something that is going to remind you who is at 30 days, etc..

(I'm told the creator has future plains?)

This is where Quick Sale comes in for me. Like I said, I use construction cost estimator for more-less estimating. Or as I call it "Job Scope". Then I take the numbers from ConstructionCostEstimator to quick sale where I call it a quote.

That way when I get the job I can convert it in quick sale to a invoice. Keeping track of how much money is coming in and who is past due.

I really like the start Construction Cost Estimator is off to. I look forward to the ability to track and record the jobs/cash flow.

Thanks for all your hard work!

by IanLac

I am an irrigation contractor. I use ConstructionCostEstimator to prep my proposals on site. I was sick to death of taking rough notes for a zone by zone refurb quote or a system install quote then spending hours in the evening typing them up to email to potential clients.
It did take a while & a lot of work to set up my cost book for all my needs, but now I have most of what I need it is as simple as tap, tap, tap to enter cost book items into a zone by zone quote.
I do have to freestyle a bit for individual projects so a client can understand each entry but that's ok. It does take me a bit longer at a property with ConstructionCostEstimator instead of a clipboard & pencil but before I leave I can show the client the full proposal all laid out & explain everything to them & answer any questions they may have, with the price, then email a copy straight to them.
I've done about 15 quotes so far with ConstructionCostEstimator & have got my money's worth, including actually buying an ipad with LTE to use it on site.
Give it a try & stick with it. It will be worth it. I know that none of my local competitors can present a proposal the same way that I can.
First impressions are important & this can get you ahead of the game.
All I would like as an extra feature is to able to have additional personal cost books for the different types of quotes that I undertake so I don't have to scroll through the whole list of cost items every time to find what I need. I would be willing to pay for this feature as an in app purchase.

by Jtscott79

ConstructionCostEstimator is astounding! Simple enough for the novice, complex enough to customize. I absolutely love this program for my painting business. No more arbitrary calcs for bid work and compact on an iPad so you don't have to lug around a laptop bag. I love the ability for a customer to sign on the spot.
No more 3 part carbon copy pads either. ConstructionCostEstimator in combo with the iPad will pay for itself in 6 mos on print savings alone.
Customer service is phenomenal. I have had a few questions and they have been answered within 12 hours.
I can't say enough about ConstructionCostEstimator. I've tried others that are PC based and found them to be overly complex and extremely hard to use. I didn't want to have to major in computer science to use an estimating program that fit my needs. This is the answer to that. Great job on development of a truly functional and practical application guys.

by Rjholt

Functional and simple

by Godschoice137

This has help be me out many of days

by Traditional Builders

Omg
All I can say
I have created and run a Busness from this absolutely perfect ,professional , ready for
Action !

by Stav5167

A happy user for several years.

by CraigsCustomCabinets

Once you drill into this thing and get it set up it’s the easiest way to get estimates and invoices out to customers fast.

by M-town-to-Oaktown

Very intuitive and easy to setup and send estimates. A simple invoicing feature would be greatly appreciated in future versions.

by LINDARRAGNAR

Easy and quick to generate estimates
Updated price books make it a breeze

by Swiss Army

Update. Reinstalled the application and that fixed the visibility of the itemized costs issue. Back to loving this application.

by Jlcheney

ConstructionCostEstimator is totally worth it. Easy to use and saves so much time. At least with an iPad. I am in the field a lot and to be able to work on estimates in my truck or look up how much I am estimating for certain items is great. I wasted so much time on excel before. Service is responsive too. I can't wait till they make it so I can hide the labor line but leave the materials line. My customers always want to know what the total cost will be including materials. I really only use the materials line in the report for allowances for the customer. But my clients always pick away at the labor and want to take out all the items where I might make a little money and keep everything that was bid slightly lower. I'm sure that update will come soon! Great app! Thanks