Contractor Estimating Software That Wins More Jobs
Build professional estimates in minutes, deliver them digitally, and convert approvals into scheduled jobs automatically.
Slow Estimates Cost You Real Money
Every day a quote sits unfinished is a day your competitor gets closer to closing that deal. Most contractors lose jobs not because their price is wrong, but because they took too long to respond. When you are juggling active job sites, writing estimates after hours on a laptop feels impossible. The result is missed deadlines, lost leads, and revenue that walks out the door.
Delayed responses
Handwritten quotes take days to reach customers.
Unprofessional formats
Spreadsheet estimates undermine your credibility.
No follow-up system
Sent quotes disappear with no tracking or reminders.
Professional Estimates in Minutes, Not Hours
myCT1 gives you line-item estimate templates built for your trade. Add materials, labor, permits, and markup with a few taps. Reuse saved templates for common jobs so you never start from scratch. Every estimate includes your branding, scope of work, terms, and warranty details.
- Line-item builder with quantity, unit pricing, and markup
- Reusable templates for your most common job types
- Automatic tax calculation and deposit requirements
- Branded proposals with your logo and company details
Send, Track, and Get Approved Digitally
No more printing, mailing, or chasing signatures. With myCT1, estimates are delivered instantly via email with a secure link. Clients review every line item, sign electronically, and you get notified the moment they approve. You can even collect deposits online before work begins.
Instant delivery
Estimates sent by email in one click.
E-signatures
Clients sign and approve from any device.
Real-time alerts
Get notified when clients view or sign.
Deposit collection
Collect payments before work starts.
Know Exactly Where Every Quote Stands
Sending an estimate is only half the job. The money is in the follow-up. myCT1 shows you which estimates have been viewed, which are waiting for a response, and which need a follow-up call. Automated reminders keep prospects engaged so fewer quotes go cold.
Estimate created
Build and send a professional proposal.
Client approves
E-signature and optional deposit collected.
Job auto-created
All details transfer to a new active job.
Crew assigned
Schedule the work and assign your team.
Approved Estimates Become Scheduled Jobs Instantly
When a client signs your estimate, myCT1 automatically converts it into an active job. Customer info, line items, scope of work, and pricing all carry forward. No retyping, no copy-paste errors, no lost details. Your office stays organized and your crew knows exactly what was promised.
Start Winning More Jobs Today
Build estimates faster, deliver them instantly, and convert approvals into real work. Try myCT1 free for 30 days and see how professional estimating changes your close rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is contractor estimating software?
Contractor estimating software is a digital tool that helps contractors create accurate, professional estimates and proposals. Instead of handwriting quotes or building spreadsheets from scratch, estimating software lets you build line-item estimates, apply markup and tax calculations, attach scope of work details, and send polished proposals that clients can review and approve online.
Why does estimating speed matter?
Homeowners and general contractors typically request quotes from multiple contractors at once. The first contractor to deliver a clear, professional estimate has a significant advantage. Studies show that responding within 24 hours dramatically increases your win rate. Slow estimates signal disorganization and give competitors time to close the deal first.
Can estimating connect with job scheduling?
Yes. With myCT1, when a client approves an estimate, it converts directly into a scheduled job. Customer details, scope of work, line items, and pricing all carry over automatically. This eliminates double entry and ensures nothing gets lost between the sales process and the actual work.