If you still pull out a highlighter to count wall studs, this guide is for you. We’ll show—in everyday language—how artificial intelligence (AI) now measures plans, prices materials and spits out a polished quote before your coffee gets cold.
• Old way: trace every wall by hand, then key numbers into Excel.
• New way: upload a PDF plan → software spots walls, doors, windows and tallies them automatically.
• Under the hood, AI uses computer vision (it’s like facial-recognition, but for floor plans).
• Save hours: Users report 6-hour roof takeoffs drop to 45 minutes.
• Fewer mistakes: Software doesn’t forget to count the back porch.
• Win more bids: Faster quotes = you reply first.
• Standard pricing: Plug in your own material/labor rates once, reuse forever and also use AI generated pricelists for local vendors.
• Happier clients: Clear, itemized quote builds trust.
• Upload drawing (30 seconds)
• AI detects walls and tile zones (10 seconds)
• Click “Generate Estimate”—done (5 seconds) Total: 1 minute vs 40 minutes by hand.
• Plumbing: Teach the software your local copper prices once a month.
• Roofing: Turn on “slope” mode so AI adjusts shingle counts automatically.
• Landscaping: Use the polygon or auto AI map poylgon tool to capture irregular lawn shapes.
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