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Features for Builders & Renovators
Easy to use painting estimating software
Buildxact works for painting contractors, offering customer bidding and project management all in one platform
Unlike a one-dimensional painting estimating app, Buildxact residential painting estimating software combines takeoff and estimating tasks with project management and accounting; so you 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 labor costs. Complete takeoffs 80% faster, quote 5X quicker to win back more time in your day and gain that competitive edge.
Improve painting estimate accuracy
Accurate estimates for painting contractors can make or break a business' profitability. Eliminate human error by using painting estimating software that includes material quantities, job scheduling and the ability to create invoices.
Win more projects
Get more bids 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 software program. 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 your precise estimates never miss a thing.
Reduce uncertainty
Remove the guesswork of your project’s profitability with a clear view of budgets and labor costs 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, labor rates and more, or build your own template to reuse again and again. No matter the material, estimate based on individual items, linear feet, and square feet.
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 dealers 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 dealers. Keep your team of subcontractors in the loop with automated email and text reminders.
Simple cost tracking and accounting
Track your project budgets and labor 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
“One of the main reasons I chose Buildxact was to be able to do takeoffs in a PDF format and save all that information where I don’t have to do it again and again and again.”
“The people that I’ve met at Buildxact are the critical difference in helping me build my business, helping me scale it, helping me organize it, helping me brand it, helping me improve it, make it more efficient."
Pricing for painting estimating software
Cloud-based | Instant access | Mobile-friendly
Entry
$169 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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- 1 USER
- Extra User: $67/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Pricing Assistant - powered by 1build
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
- User Access Controls
Most Popular
Pro
$279 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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- 2 USERS
- Extra User: $77/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Pricing Assistant - powered by 1build
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
- User Access Controls
Teams
$439 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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- 4 USERS
- Extra User: $87/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Pricing Assistant - powered by 1build
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
- User Access Controls
Entry
$133 per month
Billed annually as $1,596
Requires annual commitment
Save $432 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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- 1 USER
- Extra User: $53/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Pricing Assistant - powered by 1build
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
- User Access Controls
Most Popular
Pro
$222 per month
Billed annually as $2,667
Requires annual commitment
Save $681 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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- 2 USERS
- Extra User: $62/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Pricing Assistant - powered by 1build
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
- User Access Controls
Teams
$356 per month
Billed annually as $4,273
Requires annual commitment
Save $995 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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- 4 USERS
- Extra User: $71/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Pricing Assistant - powered by 1build
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- Buildxact Onsite Mobile App
- User Access Controls
Entry
$149
per month
For the custom builder starting off with digital takeoffs and estimates to speed up quotes
- 1 USER
- Extra User: $59/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- User Access Controls
Pro
$249
per month
For a growing team of builders interested in scaling their business using end-to-end project management
- 2 USERS
- Extra User: $69/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- User Access Controls
Teams
$399
per month
For a growing team of builders interested in scaling their business using end-to-end project management
- 4 USERS
- Extra User: $79/month
- Free Training and Support
- Digital Takeoffs
- Simple and Fast Estimating
- Customizable Quote Builder
- Job Management
- GANTT Charts
- Purchase Orders & Change Orders
- Dealer Connection
- Accounting & App Integrations
- Flexible Invoicing
- Client Portal
- User Access Controls
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FAQ’s
For painters, we recommend starting with the Entry subscription.
For $169 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 square feet vertical takeoff or square feet basic takeoff will help you get the job done.
Use the polygon takeoff tool to easily measure up your elevation plans.
For questions and more information
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how it works
- Meet with us today for a one-on-one conversation: we'll email you all the details
- Learn how some simple planning and prep protects profit
- Start cutting 80% of time it takes to complete takeoffs and quote customers 5x faster
- Win the jobs you deserve
