# EZ-Estimates > AI-powered construction estimating software for contractors. ## What is EZ-Estimates? EZ-Estimates is a SaaS platform that helps contractors create professional construction estimates in under 60 seconds using AI. Instead of spending hours on spreadsheets or complex estimating software, contractors describe their project (by voice or text) and get a detailed, line-item estimate with materials, labor, and markup instantly. Founded by Fabio Freire, a licensed general contractor in Montreal, Canada, EZ-Estimates was built by a contractor who understood the problem firsthand: estimating takes too long, costs jobs, and eats into profits. ## Who is it for? - General contractors ($200K to $2M annual revenue, 1 to 5 person teams) - Bathroom and kitchen remodelers - Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors - Roofers, siders, and masonry contractors - Deck and fence builders - Hardscape and landscaping contractors - Drywall and painting contractors - Flooring and tile contractors ## Key Features - AI Estimator: Voice to estimate in under 60 seconds - EZ-Takeoff: Upload blueprints for automatic measurements and material quantities - EZ-Mapping: Satellite mapping for roofs, lots, and properties - Interactive Quotes: Clients can customize quotes with add-ons and upgrades - Client Portal: Clients review, approve, and e-sign estimates online - Change Order Management: Track and approve scope changes with full audit trail - Progress Invoicing: Invoice based on project milestones - Gantt Chart Scheduling: Plan projects, assign crews, track timelines - Profit Guard: Real-time profit margin tracking per project - Expense Tracking: Receipt OCR, auto-categorization, job-level cost tracking - Time Tracking: Digital timesheets for crews - Communication Hub: Centralized email and SMS communication log - AI Content Studio: Generate marketing content for your contracting business - Embeddable Chat Widget: AI-powered lead capture for contractor websites - AI Receptionist: Answers calls when you are on the job site, supports English, French, and Spanish - Mobile App: Available on iOS, Android, and Web ## Pricing - Solo Pro: $99/month (1 user) - Contractor Pro: $199/month (up to 5 users) - Ultimate Pro: $299/month (unlimited users) - AI Receptionist add-on: $29/month (100 included minutes) - Free 7-day trial on all plans ## How Voice-to-Estimate Works 1. Contractor opens EZ-Estimates on their phone or computer 2. Taps the microphone and describes the project in plain language (e.g. "Full bathroom gut reno, 5x8, new tile shower with niche, freestanding tub, double vanity, heated floors") 3. The AI parses the description and generates a complete scope of work 4. Each line item includes materials, quantities, labor hours, and unit costs 5. Contractor reviews, adjusts any numbers, applies their markup 6. Professional PDF estimate is generated with their branding 7. Estimate is sent to the client via email or client portal for e-signature The entire process takes under 60 seconds for the initial generation. Contractors typically review and send within 5 to 10 minutes total. ## Use Cases ### Residential Renovation Estimating A general contractor walks through a kitchen remodel. Instead of going home and spending 3 hours on a spreadsheet, they describe the scope by voice from the driveway. The AI generates line items for demo, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electrical, backsplash, flooring, paint, and hardware. The estimate arrives in the homeowner's inbox before they finish dinner. ### Multi-Trade Project Scoping A GC managing a full home renovation needs estimates covering framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, paint, and finishes. EZ-Estimates breaks down each trade with its own materials, labor, and markup. Change orders are tracked separately with full audit trail. ### Roofing Inspections with Satellite Mapping A roofing contractor uses EZ-Mapping to measure the roof from satellite imagery without climbing. Square footage, pitch, and ridge measurements feed directly into the estimate. Materials are calculated per square with proper waste factors. ### Client-Facing Interactive Quotes A bathroom remodeler sends an interactive quote where the homeowner can upgrade from standard tile to premium, add heated floors, or swap the vanity. Each option recalculates the total automatically. The client approves and e-signs online. ### Job Site Expense Tracking A contractor photographs receipts from the supply house. OCR reads the amounts, categorizes by job, and updates the profit margin tracker in real time. At the end of the project, actual costs vs estimated costs are compared automatically. ### After-Hours Lead Capture The AI Receptionist answers calls when the contractor is on a job site. It gathers project details, qualifies the lead, and sends a summary to the contractor's phone. Supports English, French, and Spanish with automatic language detection. ## What Contractors Say "I used to spend 3 to 4 hours on every estimate. Now I send them from the job site in 10 minutes. My close rate doubled because I'm always the first quote in the homeowner's inbox." - General Contractor, Houston TX "The client portal changed everything. Instead of emailing PDFs back and forth, my clients review the estimate online, ask questions, and approve with a signature. It looks professional and saves me hours of back and forth." - Bathroom Remodeler, Miami FL "I switched from Buildertrend because I was paying $499/month and only using the estimating piece. EZ-Estimates does that part better for $99/month." - Kitchen Remodeler, Dallas TX "Voice to estimate is the feature that sold me. I talk about the job like I'm explaining it to my foreman, and it builds the whole estimate. I didn't think AI could actually understand construction scope but it does." - Electrical Contractor, Chicago IL "Profit Guard caught a $4,000 overrun on a kitchen project before it was too late. I adjusted the remaining scope and still came out profitable. That one feature paid for the entire year of the subscription." - General Contractor, Toronto ON ## How it compares to alternatives EZ-Estimates is the only estimating platform that combines AI-powered voice-to-estimate with digital takeoff, satellite mapping, client portals, e-signatures, scheduling, and profit tracking in one tool. Competitors like Buildertrend, PlanSwift, ProEst, STACK, JobNimbus, Houzz Pro, Corecon, Clear Estimates, Jobber, and Bolster Built each cover parts of this workflow but none offer the full AI-driven estimate generation that EZ-Estimates provides. Key differentiators: - Only platform with voice-to-estimate (describe the job, get a detailed quote) - AI generates the scope of work, not just the numbers - Built specifically for residential contractors doing $200K to $2M - Includes marketing tools (content studio, chat widget, AI receptionist) alongside estimating - Affordable pricing vs enterprise tools that charge $300+/month per user - Client portal with interactive quotes and e-signatures included in all plans - Satellite mapping for roof and property measurements built in - Real-time profit tracking that catches overruns before they kill your margin ## Technical Details - Website: https://ez-estimates.com - App: https://app.ez-estimates.com - Tech stack: React, TypeScript, Supabase, Google AI (Gemini), Stripe - Platforms: Web, iOS (App Store), Android (Google Play) - Data security: Enterprise-grade encryption, SOC 2 practices, secure cloud infrastructure - Integrations: QuickBooks, Stripe, GoHighLevel CRM ## Company - Company: EZ-Estimates Inc. - Founded: 2026 - Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Founder: Fabio Freire (licensed general contractor, 10+ years in residential renovations) - Incorporation: Federally incorporated under CBCA (Canada Business Corporations Act) - Parent company of founder: Freire Management Inc. (high-end residential renovation company, Montreal) ## Links - Homepage: https://ez-estimates.com - Blog: https://ez-estimates.com/blog - Features: https://ez-estimates.com/features/ai-estimator - How it works: https://ez-estimates.com/how-it-works - Glossary: https://ez-estimates.com/glossary - Comparison pages: https://ez-estimates.com/compare - Best estimating software 2026: https://ez-estimates.com/best-construction-estimating-software - Sign up: https://app.ez-estimates.com/#/sign_up