Remodeling Software
Win More Remodeling Projects with Visual Estimates
BuildFolio helps remodeling contractors create stunning estimates with AI Photo-to-Quote, Living Estimates with material selection cards, and built-in financing. Let homeowners explore cabinet styles, countertops, and finishes visually.
Quick Summary
BuildFolio is remodeling contractor software with Living Estimates, material photo cards for visual selection, AI Photo-to-Quote, and built-in financing. Perfect for kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and whole-home updates where customers want to see their options.
Living Estimates for Remodeling
Living Estimates let homeowners explore your remodeling quotes interactively—selecting cabinet styles, countertop materials, and finishes while watching their total update in real-time.
Material Selection Cards
Show cabinet door styles, countertop samples, tile options with 16:9 photo cards. Customers see exactly what they’re choosing.
Allowance-Based Pricing
Set allowances for finishes. When customers select options above/below allowance, the total updates to show the difference.
iPad Presentation Mode
Present at the kitchen table with presentation mode. Swipe through material options, get signatures on the spot.
Complete Remodeling Sales Workflow
Design meeting to signed contract: Show material cards on iPad. Build Living Estimate with selections. Get e-signature and financing approval. Track changes through construction.
- Share with spouse for household decisions
- Monthly financing visible for every selection
- Change orders tracked through project
Why Visual Estimates Win
Material Photo Cards for Visual Selling
Material cards let you show finishes and selections with professional product photography. Customers see exactly what their remodel will look like.
What you can show
- Cabinet door styles and finishes
- Countertop materials (quartz, granite, marble)
- Flooring options and patterns
- Tile selections for backsplash/shower
- Fixtures and hardware
How it works
- Upload product photos from suppliers
- Organize into categories (cabinets, counters, etc.)
- Link photos to pricing options
- Customers see visual + price together
Visual Estimates Convert Better
When homeowners can see materials visually instead of reading SKU numbers on a spreadsheet, they make faster decisions and choose more upgrades. Material cards make the selection process enjoyable instead of overwhelming.
Track Real Profit on Every Remodeling Job
Remodeling projects are notorious for margin erosion. Material costs fluctuate. Change orders pile up. Selections upgrade mid-project. BuildFolio’s Profit Intelligence tracks actual costs against estimates so you know your real margins – not just what you hoped to make.
Stop Guessing Your Margins
- Track material costs, labor hours, sub costs per job
- See real-time margin vs. estimate comparison
- Get alerts when jobs trend over budget
- Learn which project types are most profitable
Property Intelligence Built In
Enter an address and instantly see property data: year built, square footage, last sale price, estimated value. Use this to qualify leads, estimate scope, and price appropriately – before you even visit the home.
- ATTOM API property data
- Qualify leads before site visits
Why BuildFolio vs. Other Software
vs Jobber: Jobber tracks jobs. BuildFolio tracks profit – so you know which remodels actually make money. vs ServiceTitan: Same powerful features at 1/10th the cost ($39/mo vs $500+). vs Housecall Pro: Living Estimates with visual material selection, plus AI and property intelligence they don’t have.
Remodeling Software by Project Type
BuildFolio works across your remodeling mix—kitchen renovations, bathroom updates, basement finishes, and whole-home projects. Use the same quoting structure while tailoring material cards and pricing to each project type.
Kitchen Remodels
Show cabinet styles, countertop materials, backsplash tiles, and appliance packages. Customers select finishes and see prices update instantly with allowance-based pricing.
- Cabinet door styles with photo cards
- Countertop allowances with upgrade pricing
Bathroom Renovations
Present tile options, vanity styles, fixtures, and shower configurations. From powder room updates to primary bath transformations, visual estimates help customers make decisions faster.
- Tile and fixture photo galleries
- Shower system configurations
Whole-Home & Additions
Manage complex projects with multiple phases, material selections across rooms, and change orders tracked through construction. Built-in financing makes large projects accessible.
- Multi-phase project tracking
- Change order management
Pricing: Start Free, Upgrade When Visual Estimates Prove Themselves
Start using BuildFolio as your remodeling contractor software on the Free plan. Move to Pro when Living Estimates and material cards start driving faster decisions and more upgrades.
Free — prove the workflow
- Lead capture widget for remodeling inquiries (50/month)
- Financing widget so homeowners preview monthly payments
- Job hub with notes, attachments, and basic reporting
Pro — full visual estimate stack
- Living Estimates with material selection cards
- Material photo cards for cabinets, counters, tile
- AI Photo-to-Quote for remodeling scopes
- iPad presentation mode for design meetings
- Change orders and 1-Click Final Invoices
- SMS automation, invoice reminders, QuickBooks sync
Remodeling Contractor Software: FAQ
Can I upload my own material photos?
Yes. Upload photos from suppliers, manufacturers, or your own portfolio. 16:9 aspect ratio works best for material cards.
How do allowances work in Living Estimates?
Set a base allowance for each category. When customers select options above/below allowance, the total updates to show the difference.
Can I track change orders?
Yes. Modify approved estimates and get digital approval. Full audit trail of all changes through construction.
Does financing work for big remodels?
Yes. Built-in financing shows monthly payments for every selection. Customers can pre-qualify without leaving your estimate.
Can I present on iPad?
Yes. Presentation mode is designed for in-home sales. Swipe through materials, build the estimate together, get signatures.
How much does BuildFolio cost?
Free tier available. Professional with Living Estimates starts at $39/month. See pricing.
Ready to Win More Remodeling Projects?
See how BuildFolio’s Living Estimates and material photo cards can help you close more deals with visual selling.
Quote Smarter. Close Faster. Keep More.
Stop guessing your margins. BuildFolio shows you exactly which jobs make money.