Estimating software for remodelers
Estimating Software for Remodelers
Quote the remodel, lock in every change order as the project evolves, and see what you actually made — free, built for remodelers who still swing the hammer.
The real problem remodelers face
Remodels are notorious for scope changes — a client changes their mind on finishes, or an unexpected structural issue turns up behind a wall.
Over a multi-week remodel those changes can quietly erase the entire profit margin if they aren't documented and priced as they happen, and you may not realize it until the job's already done.
How TradeShield works for remodeling jobs
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Quote the remodel
Price the full remodel scope — labor, materials, finishes, and subs — and send a clean estimate the client can approve from their phone.
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Lock in every change order as the project evolves
When finishes change or a structural surprise turns up, build a change order, send it, and get a signed approval before the work happens. Stack as many as the remodel needs.
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See your actual profit in Insights
When the remodel wraps, the Insights tab shows quoted vs. actual cost across the job and every change order so you know whether you made money — not just whether the quotes went out.
The TradeShield difference
See your real profit in the Insights tab
Most quoting apps stop once the estimate is sent. TradeShield keeps going: the Insights tab rolls up the original quote plus every signed change order and compares it against what the remodel actually cost — labor, materials, finishes, and subs — so you can see in plain numbers whether the job made money. It's the only tool in this category built to tell a working remodeler that.
What you need vs. what generic quoting apps give you
| What you need | TradeShield | Generic quoting apps |
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| Quote built for multi-phase remodel scopes and finishes | Yes | Varies |
| Change order required before changed finishes or new scope are started | Yes — built-in dual sign-off | Rarely a dedicated workflow |
| See if the remodel was actually profitable across all changes | Yes — Insights profit tracking | Not typically included |
| Free to use | Yes | No — typically $39+/month |
Frequently asked questions
How do I price a remodel that might uncover surprises?
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Quote the known scope accurately — labor, materials, finishes, and subs — and treat anything uncovered as a separate, signed change order. TradeShield makes that fast, and the Insights tab later shows quoted vs. actual cost so your remodel pricing keeps improving job over job.
What's the best way to handle a client who keeps changing their mind on finishes?
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Make every finish change a signed change order before you order or install. TradeShield requires dual sign-off, so a swapped tile or upgraded fixture becomes a documented, priced, approved line — not a margin you quietly give away — and the Insights tab shows the running profit as changes stack up.
How do I track whether a remodel actually stayed profitable?
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The Insights tab rolls up the original quote plus every signed change order and compares it against actual cost — labor, materials, finishes, and subs — so you see real profit for the whole remodel. It's built so a remodeler running the job can see whether it paid, not just whether the quotes went out.
Is TradeShield free for remodelers?
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Yes. TradeShield is free during our ongoing beta — no credit card, no trial expiry, and no login required to build your first remodel quote.
Quote your next remodel free
Build a professional remodel quote in minutes, lock in every change order as the project evolves, and see your real profit in Insights — free during beta.