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Features for Builders & Renovators
Easy to use painting estimating software
Buildxact is the only painting project management software that painters need to run a successful business.
Our residential painting estimating software brings together takeoff and estimating tasks with job management and accounting; so you only need to learn one tool for end-to-end management of your painting jobs.
Easy to use painting estimating software with accurate calculations
Save time & money with simple estimating software
No more late nights behind the computer trying to get on top of material costs and labour costs. Complete takeoffs 80% faster, quote 5X quicker to win back more time in your day.
Improve painting estimate accuracy
Accurate estimates for painting contractors can make or break a business' profitability. Eliminate the room for human error by using painting estimating software that includes material quantities, job scheduling and the ability to create invoices.
Win more work
Get more quotes and more jobs through the door with quick online quoting with detailed job costing. Create line items directly from a digital takeoff using the same painting quoting software. Stand out from the pack with customizable estimates, professional-looking paint quotes and prompt online communication with homeowners.
Increase profitability
Be confident that your painting job is profitable from the first takeoff to final invoice. Using simple painting estimating software means you can track paint jobs and costs from any internet device, so you'll never miss a thing.
Reduce uncertainty
Remove the guesswork of your project’s profitability with a clear view of budgets in real-time. Easily integrate with your existing accounting software and sync invoices and purchase orders. It’s easy to get up and running. A lot less admin, and a lot less risk of mistakes.
A better option for painting contractors
Buildxact acts as the center of your business; managing leads, completing takeoffs, creating estimates, producing quotes, managing schedules and purchases, communicating with subcontractors and invoicing customers.
Quick to get started with and easy-to-use, so you can start completing online takeoffs in as little as an hour. But if you need a hand, our support team is there to help.
Start scaling your painting business while getting more time back in your day for the things you love.
Key features of painting estimating software
All the features of a superior paint estimator.
Accurate estimates from online takeoffs
Upload your PDF plans and complete takeoffs online up to 80% faster than if done manually. Scale and measure seamlessly in just a few clicks and price job estimates in one step with takeoffs automatically linked to the estimating process.
Reusable estimate costings
Use our painting estimating software to create your estimates from pre-built templates including paint, brushes, drop clothes, labour rates and more, or build your own template to reuse again and again. No matter the material, estimate based on individual items, linear metre, and metre squared.
Quick, professional quotes
Make your business stand out among paint contractors with beautifully designed and detailed quotes using our painting quoting software. Bring your quotes to life by including images like paint selections. Quote quickly and accurately based on your estimate and supercharge your RFQ process with suppliers and contractors.
Scheduling for your painting business
Stay across all elements of the job with painting scheduling software. Save time by building your schedule directly from your estimate and track purchase orders with painting stores and other suppliers. Keep your team of subcontractors in the loop with automated email and text reminders.
Simple cost tracking and accounting
Track your project budgets and labour rates in real time from any internet device. Create purchase orders and work orders in one simple dashboard and have peace of mind that you’re across all job budgets. Easily integrate your existing accounting software, including Xero and Quickbooks.
Hear from our customers
"Takeoffs before Buildxact were ridiculous! They just led to a lot of wasted time. My quoting time for projects has dramatically reduced, and the fact that we’re sending out purchase orders now for everything is great."
"I found Buildxact pretty easy to get started with. All it took was 45 minutes and I was already able to put together and estimate and produce a quote."
Pricing for painting project management software
Cloud-based | Instant access | Mobile-friendly
Annual plans get a 15% discount compared to monthly pricing. All annual plans require a 12-month commitment.
Save 15% when you choose an annual plan.
Save $358
Foundation
$199/mo
Billed annually at $2,030
- Unlimited Users
- Lead Management
- Digital Takeoffs
- Blu: Recipe Assistant
- Customizable Quote Letters
- Digital Signatures
- Supplier Integration
- Purchase Orders
- Training and Support
Addons
Save $718
Pro
$399/mo
Billed annually at $4,070
- Everything in Foundation, plus:
- Blu: Estimate Generator
- Job Management
- Schedules
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
Addons
Save $1078
Master
$599/mo
Billed annually at $6,110
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- Blu: Takeoff Assistant
- Blu: Estimate Reviewer
- User Access Controls
- Priority Customer Support
What has our attention
Construction project estimators, whether that’s you or an estimator on your team, use material takeoffs as ingredients for their project estimates.
Time inefficiencies are costly for construction management professionals and builders too. If you are a general contractor, you are likely carrying added costs from overtime/second shifts on most of your construction projects due to project schedule slippage.
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FAQ’s
For painters, we recommend starting with the Entry subscription.
For $179 a month, one user can create fast takeoffs and estimates, and send unlimited quotes. You can easily add another user and take advantage of all that Buildxact has to offer painting pros like you.
Use Buildxact’s painting estimating software to do quick takeoffs.
For painters the metre squared vertical takeoff or metre squared basic takeoff will help you get the job done.
Use the polygon takeoff tool to easily measure up your elevation plans.
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- Meet with us today for a one-on-one conversation: We'll email all the details
- Learn how some simple planning and prep protects your profits
- Start cutting 80% of the time it takes to complete takeoffs and quote customers 5x faster
- Win the jobs you deserve
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