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Description

CostMate is a specialized estimating software designed for residential builders in New Zealand, particularly targeting solo operators and small teams involved in renovations, such as bathrooms, decks, and extensions. It calculates labor costs using phase-specific production rates that take into account real-world site conditions like access issues, height variations, existing building constraints, and team size, moving away from a simple square-metre pricing approach. The software automatically applies BRANZ wastage percentages to material amounts, ensuring that estimates are both accurate and compliant with industry standards. Furthermore, every estimate inherently incorporates New Zealand Building Code stipulations related to external moisture, wet areas, energy efficiency, and timber framing, eliminating the need for a separate checklist. Before an estimate is forwarded to clients, a quote-checking procedure reviews the details and highlights common oversights in residential quotes. CostMate operates on a robust rules engine rather than a language model, ensuring that every quantity, wastage percentage, and code item is precise and can be traced back to its origin. It is important to note that this software does not function as a quantity surveying tool, project management system, or job scheduling application, making it distinctly tailored to the estimating needs of builders. Additionally, its design emphasizes transparency and reliability, allowing users to have confidence in the accuracy of their estimates.

Description

VilloAI is an innovative estimating software designed for arborists and tree service businesses, utilizing AI technology to enhance efficiency. This solution features an AI agent that can be integrated into your website, effectively capturing potential leads, gathering job-related photos, and producing a preliminary estimate draft complete with recommended line items and estimated crew hours—all before any phone call is made. Homeowners can easily upload their images via a user-friendly guided intake process. The software evaluates critical factors such as tree height, trunk width, potential hazards, and their proximity to nearby structures to automatically create an estimate. In cases where the AI lacks sufficient confidence to provide a quote, it conveniently schedules a complimentary on-site assessment directly on your calendar. VilloAI seamlessly integrates with platforms like Jobber and SingleOps, making it an ideal choice for owner-operators managing between one to five crews. The services it offers include tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, wood chipping, and storm cleanup, with a free plan also available for users. This comprehensive tool not only saves time but also enhances overall customer experience.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Google Calendar
Jobber

Integrations

Google Calendar
Jobber

Pricing Details

$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$99/month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

CostMate

Founded

2026

Country

New Zealand

Website

costmate.co.nz

Vendor Details

Company Name

VilloAI

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

villoai.com

Product Features

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Change Orders
Customer Management
Project Management
Quote Management
Scheduling
Takeoff

Product Features

Arborist

Billing & Invoicing
For Utility Arborists
Inspection Management
Job Scheduling
Photos In Reports
Quotes / Estimates
Recurring Appointments
Vegetation Mapping

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