Get answers about creating professional estimates, pricing, and using EstimateFast.
Getting Started
Yes! EstimateFast requires no signup or login. Start creating professional estimates immediately with 3 free PDF exports per month (5 in your first month). Your estimates are saved locally in your browser, so no account is needed to get started.
Most contractors create complete, professional estimates in under 60 seconds. Simply add your work items, fill in client information, and click Export PDF. No complicated forms or multiple screens - everything is on one page.
No download needed! EstimateFast is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile. Just visit the site and start creating estimates instantly.
Yes! EstimateFast uses local storage, so you can create and save estimates even without internet access. Perfect for contractors and tradesmen working on job sites with unreliable connectivity. Your estimates sync when you're back online.
Yes! Your estimates are saved locally on your device by default. With a free account, your estimates are also backed up to our secure servers. You can export a backup file anytime for extra security.
Add work items with descriptions and labor costs, optionally add materials, include client details (name, email, phone, address), set your tax rate or markup percentage, and add payment terms. Click Export PDF to generate a professional estimate instantly.
Most Common Questions
Yes! EstimateFast generates professional PDF estimates completely free - 3 exports per month with no signup required (5 in your first month). Each PDF includes your business details, itemized work and materials, and custom payment terms. Perfect for contractors who need clean, professional estimates without subscription fees.
Yes, most contractors provide free estimates to potential clients. EstimateFast makes this easy by letting you create professional PDF estimates in under 60 seconds, helping you respond to more leads and win more jobs.
Absolutely! EstimateFast is designed as a simple, fast alternative to overly complicated estimating software. No learning curve, no unnecessary features - just quick, professional estimates. Perfect for contractors who need to generate quotes on the go without the overhead of enterprise software.
Yes! EstimateFast has no mandatory subscription. Use the free tier (3 exports/month), or upgrade to Pro only when you need unlimited exports. No hidden fees, no forced subscriptions - just simple, transparent pricing that works for small businesses and independent contractors.
EstimateFast stands out with:
No signup required - Start creating estimates immediately
Works offline - Create estimates on job sites without internet
60-second estimates - Single-screen input, no complex forms
No downloads - Web-based, works on any device
Professional PDFs - Clean, customizable output that impresses clients
No subscriptions required - Free tier available forever
Estimate Types
1. Rough Estimate (Ballpark) Quick approximation based on similar past projects. Used for initial client conversations. Example: "$3,000-$5,000 for bathroom remodel."
2. Detailed Estimate (Itemized) Line-by-line breakdown of labor, materials, and costs. Most common for contractor quotes. EstimateFast specializes in creating these professional detailed estimates.
3. Fixed-Price Bid Guaranteed total cost regardless of actual expenses. Used for formal contracts and larger projects.
EstimateFast helps you create professional detailed estimates with itemized work items, materials tracking, and automatic calculations.
An estimate is an approximate cost that can change based on actual work performed, while a quote is a fixed price guarantee. Estimates give flexibility for scope changes, quotes provide price certainty. Most contractors provide estimates for smaller jobs and quotes for larger contracted work. EstimateFast creates professional estimates that you can convert to quotes by adding 'Final Quote' language in your terms.
Yes! Separating materials from labor provides transparency, builds client trust, and makes it easier to handle change orders. EstimateFast automatically calculates and displays materials and labor separately in your estimates.
Break your project into work items (demo, framing, electrical, plumbing, etc.), estimate labor hours and rates for each, add material costs, include overhead and profit margin, and factor in your tax rate. EstimateFast handles the calculations automatically - just add your work items and costs.
Simply duplicate your original estimate, adjust the work items or costs, and export a new PDF. Your estimate history tracks all versions so you can reference the original scope.
Accurate estimates help you allocate the right amount of time and resources. Underestimating leads to rushed work and delays, while overestimating can mean wasted resources. EstimateFast helps you track historical estimates so you can refine your time and cost projections for future projects.
Pricing & Plans
Free Plan: 3 PDF exports per month (5 in first month), no signup required
Free Account: 3 PDF exports per month (5 in first month), estimate history, save estimates
Pro Plan: Unlimited exports, custom logo, priority support, advanced features - just $12/month or $60/year (save 50%)
Pro includes unlimited PDF exports, custom logo on estimates, estimate sharing with tracking, priority email support, and all future pro features. Cancel anytime.
Free accounts get full access to preview all pro features. You'll see exactly what your estimates will look like with your custom branding before upgrading.
Exports & Limits
Each time you download a PDF or copy a share link counts as one export. Previewing your estimate does not count as an export. Pro users get unlimited exports.
Free users are limited to 3 exports per month (5 in first month). If you need more, you can purchase a 3-export pack for $3, upgrade to Pro for unlimited exports, or wait until your monthly limit resets.
Yes! Use the Preview button to see exactly how your estimate will look as a PDF without counting against your export limit.
No, exports reset at the beginning of each calendar month. Unused exports do not carry over. Pro users never have to worry about limits.
Pro Features
Upgrade to Pro, then go to Settings and upload your business logo (PNG or JPG, up to 7MB). Your logo will appear on all exported PDFs automatically.
Pro users can add their own logo which appears prominently at the top of estimates. A small 'Generated with EstimateFast' footer remains on all estimates.
Create an estimate, click Share, and get a secure link that clients can view in their browser. Links expire after 30 days and can be regenerated anytime. Note: You must be signed in to use the share feature.
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