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About Clear Estimates
What is Clear Estimates?
Clear Estimates is a specialized construction estimating software designed for residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors. It replaces ballpark guesses with accurate, itemized estimates based on localized material and labor costs for over 400 U.S. areas.
Problem it solves
Contractors often lose bids by underpricing or erode profits by overestimating. Clear Estimates solves this by providing a pre-loaded database of 12,000+ parts with region-specific pricing, updated quarterly to reflect real-world inflation and market shifts. It eliminates the need to manually research rates or rely on vague national averages.
Who it is for
Clear Estimates is ideal for residential remodeling pros—kitchen and bath remodelers, painters, roofers, and handymen—who need fast, accurate bids. It is not designed for large commercial construction firms that require heavy customization or enterprise integrations.
Real use cases
Use Clear Estimates to generate kitchen remodel quotes, bathroom renovation bids, siding replacements, deck estimates, and plumbing or electrical quotes. With 500+ project templates, you can start from a template, input dimensions, and produce a client-ready proposal in minutes.
Key features
- Localized Cost Database — Pre-loaded pricing for 13,000+ line items across 400+ U.S. areas, updated quarterly.
- Project Templates — 200+ preloaded templates for kitchens, baths, additions, and more to speed up estimating.
- Unlimited Estimates & Customers — No caps on bids or client records, even on the entry plan.
- Payable Invoices — Create invoices directly from estimates to streamline billing.
- Integrations — Connect with BuilderTrend or CRMs via Zapier (on Pro plan) to sync workflows.
- Professional Proposals — Automatically generate polished, client-ready documents with pre-written contract language.
SaaSpartout Score
7.4
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Clear Estimates Pricing
Clear Estimates pricing: from $59/mo.
Standard (Monthly: $79/mo, Annual: $59/mo)
Unlimited estimates & customers, 13,000+ line item database, 200+ preloaded templates, create payable invoices, quarterly labor & material rate updates, no contract.
Pro (Monthly: $119/mo, Annual: $99/mo)
Everything in Standard, plus BuilderTrend integration, CRM integration via Zapier, custom filtering & reports, property data from ATTOM™, additional users for $9/mo.
Franchise (Monthly: $249/mo, Annual: $199/mo)
Everything in Pro, plus custom branding, hosting on your website, custom feature development, and customized employee training. Pricing based on scope.
All plans come with a 30-day free trial, no contract, no setup fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clear Estimates cost?
Clear Estimates starts at $59/month when billed annually (Standard plan) or $79/month month-to-month. Pro is $99/month annually ($119 monthly), and Franchise starts at $199/month annually ($249 monthly). All plans include a 30-day free trial.
Is Clear Estimates free?
No, Clear Estimates is not free, but it offers a 30-day free trial. After the trial, you must choose a paid plan, with prices starting at $59/month.
Who is Clear Estimates best for?
Clear Estimates is best for residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors who need accurate, localized estimates for kitchens, baths, additions, and other residential projects. It's not designed for large commercial construction firms.
What are the top alternatives to Clear Estimates?
Alternatives include STACK Construction Technologies, ProEst, and PlanSwift. However, Clear Estimates is unique for its deep focus on residential remodeling with locally adjusted costs for over 400 areas.
Does Clear Estimates have a free trial?
Yes, Clear Estimates offers a 30-day free trial on all plans, with no contract and no setup fees.
What are the key limitations of Clear Estimates?
The main limitation is its focus on residential remodeling; it lacks advanced features for large commercial projects. Also, some advanced features like integrations and custom reporting are only available on the Pro plan and above.
