Painting estimating software for independent painters
Know your costs. Protect your margin.
Finishing a job shouldn't be the first time you discover what it leaves. Painting Estimate Pro helps you review materials, labor, overhead, and estimated job profit before sending your quote.
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What does an $85 door price leave?
Illustrative example- Price per door
- $85
- Estimated cost per door
- $67
- Estimated profit per door
- $18
21.2% estimated margin
Sample target: 35%
Price to reach the sample margin target
About $103.08 / door
Assumes the same $67 cost. Illustrative figures, not suggested market rates.
The work is done. But did the quote cover it?
Extra prep. Another trip for supplies. More hours than expected. Costs missing from the estimate reduce what remains from the price.
Time beyond painting
Preparation, masking, cleanup, and touch-ups count too.
Expenses beyond paint
Supplies, travel, and overhead need to be accounted for.
Rates that haven't kept up
Changing costs can change the margin behind a familiar price.
Review the assumptions before you commit to the quote.
See which rates deserve a second look.
A single target margin. Different results across your services, shown here as an illustrative example. Price Book Health helps you identify where to review your own prices and cost assumptions.
Price Book Health
Illustrative preview · Sample target margin: 35%- Current price
- $1.80 / ft²
- Estimated margin
- 42.2%
- Current price
- $1.50 / ft²
- Estimated margin
- 28.0%
- Current price
- $1.25 / linear ft
- Estimated margin
- 36.8%
- Current price
- $85 / door
- Estimated margin
- 21.2%
Two rates to review before your next quote.
In this example, ceilings and doors fall below the target. Review their underlying costs and prices before reusing those rates.
Margin is estimated profit divided by price. Actual results depend on your inputs and job conditions.
Three checks before the quote goes out.
- 1
Include the work.
Define surfaces, preparation, and expected labor.
- 2
Include the costs.
Bring materials, labor, and overhead together.
- 3
Review the margin.
See what the proposed price leaves after estimated costs.
Reusable rates let you start every new estimate with your own business assumptions already filled in.
Launch price
A repeatable way to review every quote.
For independent painters and small painting businesses that want focused estimating tools without a full management platform.
One-time purchase · Lifetime access
Launch price — save $20
- Reusable labor, material, and service rates.
- Room and surface estimates with overhead.
- Target-margin review and Price Book Health.
- Professional estimate output and estimate-versus-actual review.
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Free painting calculators and templates
Free tools for painting costs, paint quantities, estimates, and invoices — more are on the way. Pro brings reusable rates, job costs, and margin review into one workflow.
Interior painting cost calculator
Plan the cost of walls, ceilings, trim, and labor.
Exterior painting cost calculator
Break down exterior surfaces, materials, and labor.
Paint quantity calculator
Estimate paint needs from surface area, coats, and coverage.
Painting estimate template
Present a clear breakdown of the work and price.
Painting job cost calculator
Bring labor, materials, and overhead into one view.
Painting invoice template
Present completed work in a straightforward invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Pro built for?
Independent painters and small painting businesses that want a focused estimating and profitability workflow.
Will this tell me what to charge?
No. Pro shows how your proposed price relates to estimated costs and margin. You decide what to charge.
What if my actual costs change?
An estimate depends on its assumptions. Actual labor and material costs may differ, which is exactly what the Actual review tab is for — compare what a job actually cost against what you quoted.
Are the sample prices recommended rates?
No. They illustrate the product concept and are not market-rate recommendations.
Will there be a monthly subscription?
No — Pro is a $79 one-time purchase (launch price, down from $99) with lifetime access. No recurring fees.
Can I use it today?
Yes — Pro is live now, and the free tools are available with no account needed.
Give your next quote a closer look.
See how the Pro workflow brings estimated costs and margins into one view.