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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
No
API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Google Calendar
No
Jobber
No
Pricing Details
$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$99/month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
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
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Change Orders
No
Customer Management
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Scheduling
No
Takeoff
No
Product Features
Arborist
Billing & Invoicing
No
For Utility Arborists
No
Inspection Management
No
Job Scheduling
No
Photos In Reports
Yes
Quotes / Estimates
Yes
Recurring Appointments
No
Vegetation Mapping
No