Templates
Start from trade-ready templates instead of blank spreadsheets. Auto-fill line items and save hours on every bid.
Contractor estimating software with templates & version history
Build estimates from trade templates, keep every revision on record, export PDFs, and convert accepted work into a live project.
Version history
Send, revise, and lock each estimate version. Clients see what you sent; you keep the full record.
PDF export
Export professional PDFs for clients. No copy-paste into Word or email attachments.
Accept and convert to project
When the client accepts, convert the estimate into a live project with budget and schedule ready to go.
Frequently asked questions
What is contractor estimating software?
Contractor estimating software helps you build job bids with line items, markup, and totals—then send them to clients as PDFs. WorkGrid Pro adds estimate version history so each send is locked and revisions create a new version instead of overwriting the old quote.
Why does estimate version history matter?
Clients remember what you quoted. If you overwrite a spreadsheet, disputes get messy. Versioned estimates keep every sent number on file so you can prove what was offered, when it changed, and which revision the client accepted.
Can I use estimate templates for my trade?
Yes. When you register with your trade—painter, roofer, flooring, remodeler, and more—your account seeds with matching estimate templates so you are not starting from a blank sheet.
Can I export contractor estimates as PDF?
Yes. Every estimate version exports as a professional PDF for clients while the full revision history stays inside WorkGrid Pro.
What happens when a client accepts an estimate?
You convert the accepted estimate into a live project with the sold price as the budget baseline. From there you can schedule work, track costs, issue change orders, and invoice from approved scope.