Contractor Estimating Software
Contractor estimates built on reliable measurements
Accurate estimates start with accurate data. You can convert Hover measurements data directly into detailed, visual estimates in a few clicks—no spreadsheet required.
Video description: Detailed measurements with a 3D home model, and a "Create estimate" button underneath.
Measure. Estimate. Close. One platform.
Three steps, no spreadsheets, no second trips, no version drift between what you sold and what production builds.
Photograph the property
Scan the exterior with your phone. Walk the property in about 5 minutes. Submit. Your measurement report arrives fast—no return visit, no ladder.
Build your estimate
Measurement data populates Hover Estimates in a few clicks. Review quantities, apply your pricing and templates, and finalize the bid. The math is already done.
Present and propose
Generate a visual proposal at the appointment. Show the homeowner the design, walk through options, and collect the e-signature.
Property measurements that drive your estimate—automatically
Scan any property with your phone. Hover builds a 3D model and delivers your measurement report. That data flows directly into Hover Estimates. No manual calculation. No copy-paste from a PDF. No assumptions about what the pitch was.
- Covers roof, walls, siding, windows, doors, trim, and exterior features.
- Works from exterior photos or uploaded blueprints.
- Exports to PDF, XLS, XML, or directly into Hover Estimates.
An estimate engine configured to how you bid
Every contractor bids differently. Hover Estimates is built to match your business—not the other way around.
Fully configurable labor, materials, markup, waste, and tax.
Custom estimate templates by job type and trade.
Include multiple structures in a single estimate.
Role-based permissions: set what field reps can and can't adjust
- Manufacturer install specs built in

Visual estimates close faster than spreadsheets
Your estimate is connected to a 3D model of the property. Homeowners can see the materials being quoted. Your estimate earns the trust. Your proposal seals the deal.
Visual estimates tied your Hover measurements and designs.
One-click proposal generation from estimate data.
Good / Better / Best pricing tiers for natural upselling.
Mobile and tablet optimized with built-in e-signature.

Proven to grow your business
10M+
homes scanned by Hover.
300K+
construction professionals trust Hover.
5
minutes to scan a home exterior.
Better data. Better estimates. Better margins.
Estimating software is only as good as the measurements it starts with. Hover connects both in one platform—so your bids are grounded in reality from the first number to the last line.
FAQ
Hover keeps sales and production working from the same dataset to reduce discrepancies, rework, and margin erosion. Everyone sees the same scope from the start.
Yes. A detailed view helps homeowners compare options more confidently, and you can reflect those choices in the project plan so the final estimate matches what was decided.
Hover Estimates is built for teams involved in selling and delivering exterior and restoration work—especially sales reps, sales managers, and production leaders who need fast decisions and clean handoffs.