Eliminate Manual Construction Estimates and Boost Conversions
A general contractor spends about 300 billable hours a year re-keying notes into Word and Excel. That’s a full month off the calendar and dozens of estimates that never get sent.
1. The Problem Most Contractors Face
- 1–2 hours spent on manual estimates everyday is a missed chance to land more work and earn more profits.
- Faulty estimates fuel low bid win rates, needless confusion, and a poor experience for their clients.
- Word, spreadsheets, and bid management apps mean 3 apps to juggle and a 30 % productivity slip.
2. Feature Overview: EmendoAI Estimate Maker
EmendoAI is the only app in construction estimating that transforms a quick jobsite video into an accurate construction estimate, no manual entries, no blueprints. Simply record your walkthrough once, let AI instantly build the estimate, review it, and email it, all within 10 minutes. Export professional, branded estimate PDFs, add your own terms & conditions, and send it with a single click.
Here's step by step video of AI Estimate at EmendoAI:
3. Benefits & Use Cases
- 80% Time Saved: Produce an estimate in ≤10 min instead of spending hours.
- +25% Bid-Win Rate: Quick and accurate pricing builds trust and speeds sign-off.
- Zero Re-typing: One-click invoice pulls every cost line into QuickBooks.
Errors are minimised with AI-generated estimates which prevent client disputes, costly reworks and scope changes. Generate professional, branded estimate documents that elevate customer satisfaction and reinforce your brand value. Automated reminders keep you on top of every estimate so nothing goes unnoticed and deals close faster.
4. What Makes EmendoAI Special
| Step | Old Way (Spreadsheets & Word) | EmendoAI's Way |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | Handwritten notes, scattered photos | One simple jobsite walkthrough video |
| Create the estimate | Typing line items manually into spreadsheets | AI auto-identifies materials and fixtures and generates an estimate. |
| Review & Edit | Tedious cell-by-cell edits, risk of errors | If tweaks are needed, quick and intuitive edits are just a click away. |
| Send to Client | Formatting PDFs, typing emails, and keeping track of them | One-click professional PDF and email ready to send |
5. Get Started
Get your first month free. Try EmendoAI Video Estimator today. Send your first AI-generated estimate before the next coffee break.
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6. Next Steps
Paperwork shouldn’t cost you daylight. Record your next job walk, let AI handle the admin, and spend those reclaimed hours winning projects, not formatting PDFs. EmendoAI is a full-stack construction management platform, covering project management, bookkeeping, material management, and more, so if you’re ready to increase your margins with the help of AI, dive into the details in this blog.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does it take to learn?
Most users create their first video estimate in under ten minutes. The interface is point-and-tap, with built-in tips and an AI assistant to walk you through each step, so there’s virtually no training curve.
2. Is my client data secure?
All videos and estimates are encrypted in transit. EmendoAI’s infrastructure is secure.
3. What if the AI miscounts or I need to add a custom line item?
Tap the estimate and edit. The estimate refreshes instantly, no reopening spreadsheets.
4. Do I still need floor plans or blueprints to generate an estimate?
No. EmendoAI’s Video Estimator extracts the materials list directly from your recorded video. If you do have a PDF plan set, you can attach it for reference, but the system doesn’t rely on blueprints to build the scope.
