Site Work
Foundation · Excavation · Grading · Site prep · Drainage
Pulled from parcel dimensions and lot data — already known.
Estimate.IQ AgentYour estimate.
Your estimate.
Built on real data.
Before you touch a drawing.
Not a ballpark. Not a national average. Estimate.IQ Agent pulls your parcel data, checks local labor rates, and builds a scope-specific cost breakdown — calibrated to how you actually build.
- Any US address
- Calibrated to your market
- From $29/month
See it in action
Your drawings. Your notes. Your estimate.
Estimate.IQ doesn't pull from a generic database. It reads your plans, your site photos, your specs, and your company standards — then builds a cost breakdown that reflects how you actually build.
Parcel at 742 Ridgeline Dr
742 Ridgeline Dr, Austin, TX 78701
Estimate.IQ: Smart residential estimating, powered by your project data. From plans to pricing in minutes — analyzes your drawings, performs complete takeoff, reads your notes and site photos to produce clean, professional estimates ready for clients or internal review.
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Project BinderReference BinderWeb Search
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Every estimate is grounded in what you give it — your plans, your rates, your firm's way of building. The more context, the sharper the output.
How it pulls it together
Two data streams. One accurate estimate.
Estimate.IQ already knows your location, local labor rates, and material costs. Add your drawings and specs — every line item traces back to a real source.
Automatic
Already knows
Austin, TX — Travis County
2026 local material costs
County labor rates
Lot dimensions + structures
R-1 · setbacks · ADU rules
Estimate.IQ Agent
Reads both streams. Sources every number.
You add
Your context
Your bid set PDF
Site photos
Project specs
Your markup + standards
Output — every line traced
Framing: $61,500
from your bid set
MEP: $39,800
Travis Co. labor rates
Foundation: $48,200
parcel + local index
Markup: 12%
your firm standard
Every number has a source. Every source is real.
What it covers
Every trade. Every line item. Before you draw a line.
Most estimates start with your drawings. Estimate.IQ starts with your address — parcel data, local costs, and jurisdiction already loaded before you upload a single plan.
Structure
Framing · Sheathing · Roofing · Structural steel · Exterior envelope
Calibrated to your market's labor rates.
Mechanical
MEP rough-in · HVAC · Plumbing · Electrical · Fire suppression
IBC and local fire code requirements already factored in.
Finishes
Interior finishes · Exterior cladding · Flooring · Millwork · Painting
Adjust material grade to match your standard.
Site & Parcel
Lot preparation · Hardscape · Landscaping · Fencing · Utilities connection
Lot dimensions and structures already mapped.
Soft Costs
Permits · Engineering fees · Inspections · Contingency · Firm markup
Set your markup once — applies across every estimate.
Other tools start with your drawings. Estimate.IQ starts with your address.
ROI Calculator
See what accurate estimates are worth to your business.
Play with your numbers
Projects per year
24 projects
Estimator hourly rate
$85
Average project value
$450,000
Project margin
12%
Traditional estimate hours
14 hrs per project
Estimate.IQ estimate hours
3 hrs per project
Errors prevented per year
3 per year
Average error cost
$9,500
Current win rate
22%
Estimate.IQ win rate
28%
Return on your plan
369×
$128,352 net annual benefit
Estimate.IQ is included in higher InQI plans — no per-project fee.
Labor$22,440
Errors$28,500
Wins$77,760
Labor Savings
$22,440
264 hrs saved/yr
Errors Prevented
$28,500
3 costly errors avoided
Win Rate Lift
$77,760
+6% win rate
Net ROI Value
$128,352
after plan cost
Value breakdown
- Estimating labor recoveredhours saved x estimator rate$22,440
- Rework and error preventionerrors prevented x average error cost$28,500
- Additional margin from winswin rate lift x project value x margin$77,760
- InQI plan costEstimate.IQ included in plan−$348
- Net annual benefit$128,352
Platform comparison
| Traditional Software(Sage, ProEst) | Estimate.IQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual plan cost | ~$6,000 | $348 (plan incl.) |
| Getting started | Weeks of setup + training | Enter an address |
| Speed to first number | Manual takeoff per project | Minutes, before drawings |
| Grounded data | No parcel or code data | Parcel, local costs, jurisdiction |
| Estimating hours per project | 14 hrs | 3 hrs |
WHO USES IT
Real estimates for real decisions.
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
Bid the lot before you sign it.
Site data, codes, and cost breakdown — ready before your client meeting.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Qualify scope without burning estimator hours.
Know if a job is worth pursuing before allocating your best people.
ADU SPECIALIST
Feasibility before the client meeting.
ADU eligibility, setbacks, and cost estimate — from the address, in minutes.
POOL BUILDER
Cost and scope before the proposal.
Run the address. Get pool scope, site constraints, and local costs — before you write a single line.
LANDSCAPE / DESIGN-BUILD
Estimate a full yard redesign before the proposal.
Pool, landscaping, hardscape, planting — Estimate.IQ pulls scope and local costs from the address. No guesswork, no spreadsheet from scratch.
HOMEOWNER
Sign up for free →Know what it costs before you hire anyone.
Get a realistic cost picture for your renovation, addition, or backyard project — before the first contractor quote.
QUESTIONS
What builders actually ask
Answers about estimates, scope, and local costs. Ask the Estimate.IQ team.
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What is Estimate.IQ Agent?
Estimate.IQ Agent builds cost estimates from your address — and from your company. It reads your company pricing, your labor rates, your code books, your past project wins, your drawings and specs. Every line item reflects how your firm actually builds, not a national average you have to adjust. A number you can defend because it came from your data.
Estimate.IQ Agent builds cost estimates from your address — and from your company. It reads your company pricing, your labor rates, your code books, your past project wins, your drawings and specs. Every line item reflects how your firm actually builds, not a national average you have to adjust. A number you can defend because it came from your data.
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