Estimating software like Handoff, Xactimate, or other AI tools?
AI-assisted, reviewed by our team · Last verified Oct 16, 2026 · How we research
For a small remodel outfit, commenters point to Handoff for AI line-item estimates built from scope descriptions, voice and photos, and say Xactimate is built around insurance restoration rather than general remodeling. Handoff's pricing page (re-checked 2026-10-16) lists Flex at $119 per month billed annually ($149 otherwise) with a 7-day free trial, and Buildxact offers a free tier.
DIY-first path before subscribing: put your own price book (materials, labor rates, markups) in a spreadsheet, then use a free assistant (ChatGPT or Claude free tiers, or a local model through Ollama) to turn your site notes into a scope and line items priced *from your sheet*. That keeps your numbers yours instead of national averages, which commenters flagged as the weak spot of AI estimates. Use a paid app when you want proposals, CRM and e-sign in one place. More in Best free AI tools for contractors.