Painting estimating software for independent painters
Know your costs. Protect your margin.
Finishing a job shouldn't be the first time you discover what it leaves. Painting Estimate Pro is being built to help you review materials, labor, overhead, and estimated job profit before sending your quote.
Explore free painting toolsPlanned at $99 one-time · No monthly subscription
In development · Illustrative previews below
What does an $85 door price leave?
Illustrative example- Price per door
- $85
- Estimated cost per door
- $67
- Estimated profit per door
- $18
21.2% estimated margin
Sample target: 35%
Price to reach the sample margin target
About $103.08 / door
Assumes the same $67 cost. Illustrative figures, not suggested market rates.
The work is done. But did the quote cover it?
Extra prep. Another trip for supplies. More hours than expected. Costs missing from the estimate reduce what remains from the price.
Time beyond painting
Preparation, masking, cleanup, and touch-ups count too.
Expenses beyond paint
Supplies, travel, and overhead need to be accounted for.
Rates that haven't kept up
Changing costs can change the margin behind a familiar price.
Review the assumptions before you commit to the quote.
See which rates deserve a second look.
A single target margin. Different results across your services. The planned Price Book Health view helps you identify where to review your prices and cost assumptions.
Price Book Health
Illustrative preview · Sample target margin: 35%- Current price
- $1.80 / ft²
- Estimated margin
- 42.2%
- Current price
- $1.50 / ft²
- Estimated margin
- 28.0%
- Current price
- $1.25 / linear ft
- Estimated margin
- 36.8%
- Current price
- $85 / door
- Estimated margin
- 21.2%
Two rates to review before your next quote.
In this example, ceilings and doors fall below the target. Review their underlying costs and prices before reusing those rates.
Margin is estimated profit divided by price. Actual results depend on your inputs and job conditions.
Three checks before the quote goes out.
- 1
Include the work.
Define surfaces, preparation, and expected labor.
- 2
Include the costs.
Bring materials, labor, and overhead together.
- 3
Review the margin.
See what the proposed price leaves after estimated costs.
Planned reusable rates let you start future estimates with your own business assumptions.
The planned Pro offer
A repeatable way to review every quote.
For independent painters and small painting businesses that want focused estimating tools without a full management platform.
One-time purchase · Planned lifetime access
- Reusable labor, material, and service rates.
- Room and surface estimates with overhead.
- Target-margin review and Price Book Health.
- Professional estimate output and estimate-versus-actual review.
Free painting calculators and templates
Explore the free tools planned for painting costs, paint quantities, estimates, and invoices. Pro will bring reusable rates, job costs, and margin review into one workflow.
Interior painting cost calculator
Plan the cost of walls, ceilings, trim, and labor.
Exterior painting cost calculator
Break down exterior surfaces, materials, and labor.
Paint quantity calculator
Estimate paint needs from surface area, coats, and coverage.
Painting estimate template
Present a clear breakdown of the work and price.
Painting job cost calculator
Bring labor, materials, and overhead into one view.
Painting invoice template
Present completed work in a straightforward invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Pro being built for?
Independent painters and small painting businesses that want a focused estimating and profitability workflow.
Will this tell me what to charge?
No. Pro is being designed to show how your proposed price relates to estimated costs and margin. You decide what to charge.
What if my actual costs change?
An estimate depends on its assumptions. Actual labor and material costs may differ. Estimate-versus-actual review is a planned feature.
Are the sample prices recommended rates?
No. They illustrate the product concept and are not market-rate recommendations.
Will there be a monthly subscription?
The planned offer is a $99 one-time purchase with lifetime access.
Can I use it today?
Not yet. The product and free tools are in development.
Give your next quote a closer look.
Explore how the planned Pro workflow brings estimated costs and margins into one view.