ToolEstimate was built because repair cost estimation is time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to errors that compound into budget overruns. We set out to build tools that give contractors and property managers accurate first-pass estimates in under two minutes — without spreadsheets, without subscriptions, and without guesswork.
The platform is used by 4,217 professionals across the country for cost estimation, materials planning, and client proposal preparation. Every tool is free, requires no account, and stores nothing from your sessions.
The principles that guide every product decision we make
We calibrate our calculation models against real project data rather than generic cost databases. When accuracy and convenience conflict, accuracy wins.
Nothing you enter in a ToolEstimate calculator is transmitted or stored. Tools run entirely in your browser. This is a design principle, not a promise we can revoke.
Our tools are designed for people who price repair work for a living. Default values, terminology, and output formats reflect professional practice, not consumer assumptions.
Every calculation model is documented in the tool interface and on the blog. Users can audit the formulas and understand exactly how each output is derived.
Professionals with direct repair industry experience
Robert spent 11 years in construction estimating before building ToolEstimate. He created the first version to solve his own workflow problem and has maintained it since 2022.
Sandra validates and updates the calculation models using current labor market data and regional material pricing from over 12 supplier networks.
Thomas researches repair industry trends and writes the technical articles that explain the methodology behind each tool. He holds a background in quantity surveying.