A modern solution to manual estimation

By Dani Sheehan.

Speed up your processes and streamline workflow operations with estimating software.

How do you calculate estimates for a new roofing project? Do you still pull out your measuring wheel, calculating the square footage, materials, labor and costs all by hand? If you do, you know it’s a time-consuming process, prone to error and inefficiency. Manual estimation often becomes a bottleneck for companies, slowing down operations and negatively impacting customer satisfaction.

Why manual estimation slows you down

Manual estimation increases the amount of time it takes to provide an accurate quote to potential customers. These delays can frustrate customers and lead to lost business, especially if a competitor provides a faster response.  

From a business perspective, manual calculations increase the likelihood of errors in quantities and costs. This can result in:

• Underpricing: reducing your profit margins.
• Overpricing: driving customers to competitors.
• Inaccurate adjustments: struggling to update quotes mid-project when changes occur.

Errors also complicate the final billing process, creating tension with customers and potentially losing revenue.

How estimating software transforms operations

Estimating software streamlines your workflow, offering advantages such as:

• Speed and efficiency: Automating material quantities and labor costs helps generate accurate quotes quickly.
• Error reduction: Automated calculations minimize mistakes and provide consistent results.
• Transparency: Price changes and project updates are instantly reflected, ensuring clear communication with customers.
• Integration: Many software solutions integrate with other programs to improve workflow processes.
• Profitability: Accurate estimating ensures that you are not losing money on jobs from estimating errors.

By moving to an estimating software solution, you can elevate your customer experiences, improve accuracy and grow your business more quickly.

Choose The EDGE® Estimator

If you’re looking for a tailored software solution, Estimating Edge offers The EDGE Estimator, designed specifically for the roofing industry. It includes a roofing-specific database and advanced features to handle complex calculations. Robust yet intuitive, you’ll be fully operational within a week! By investing in estimating software like The EDGE Estimator, you can improve productivity, minimize errors and deliver exceptional customer service.  

The days of manual estimation slowing down your projects are over – learn more about The EDGE and start modernizing your processes today.