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Easy to use painting estimating software

Buildxact painting estimating software offers painting contractors a way to submit quotes and track profit margin all in one platform
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

Say goodbye to the bulky excel sheet. Buildxact acts as the center of your paint 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, spend less time on job estimates 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.
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Pricing for painting estimating software​

Cloud-based | Instant access | Mobile-friendly 

Entry

£99

per month

For the custom builder starting off with digital takeoffs and estimates to speed up quotes

Pro

£179

per month

For a growing team of builders interested in scaling their business using end-to-end project management

Entry

£109 per month

per month

Requires annual commitment

For the residential builder starting off with digital takeoffs and estimates to speed up quotes

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Pro

£197 per month

per month

Requires annual commitment

For a growing team of builders interested in scaling their business using end-to-end job management

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Entry

£88 per month

Billed annually as £1,060

Requires annual commitment

Save £248 per year over monthly payment plan

For the residential builder starting off with digital takeoffs and estimates to speed up quotes

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Pro

£160 per month

Billed annually as £1,917

Requires annual commitment

Save £447 per year over monthly payment plan

For a growing team of builders interested in scaling their business using end-to-end job management

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FAQ’s

For painters, we recommend starting with the Entry subscription.

For £109 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.

Watch how to do a M2 basic takeoff.

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