Contractor guides
Estimate guides for contractors.
Practical, no-hype guides on the work around the work: estimating from photos, writing HVAC and roofing estimates that hold their margin, and following up so more quoted requests get booked. Every example on these pages is fictional and labeled as one.
Start with the guide that matches your bottleneck.
- 01How to Give a Contractor Estimate from PhotosWhat photos to ask for, what a photo cannot show, and how to price the unknowns honestly.For: how to give an estimate from photos · photo estimate for contractorsRead the guide
- 02How to Write an HVAC Estimate (with Template)Line-item anatomy, a filled example, and a copy-ready template for HVAC quotes.For: hvac estimate template · how to write an hvac estimateRead the guide
- 03Roofing Estimate Guide: What to Include and How to Price ItSquares, tear-off, underlayment, flashing, permits, and pricing storm damage from photos.For: roofing estimate template · roof replacement estimate exampleRead the guide
- 04How to Follow Up on an Estimate (Scripts Included)The 24-hour, 3-day, 7-day ladder, with a short script for each stage.For: how to follow up on an estimate · quote follow-up messageRead the guide
These guides describe the workflow InspectAI is built around. See it run in the live demo, or read the trade pages for HVAC, roofing, and plumbing contractors.