EstimatorXpress - Estimating Software
for Plasterers and Decorators

Whether you’re pricing up a job for a customer, builder or developer, we're sure you want to be able to provide an accurate, professional quote quickly and easily – every time.

EstimatorXpress Plastering & Decorating Trade edition is one of our suite of trade estimating software products designed specifically to estimate residential or light commercial plastering and/or decorating jobs.

Why choose EstimatorXpress Plastering and Decorating edition?

#1. Massive time savings

The number one reason for purchasing estimating software is to save you time and EstimatorXpress will do exactly that - you can reduce estimating to a matter of minutes.

Whether it's an existing room to re-plaster, a whole house to decorate, office or shop, simply enter dimensions into pictures of what you're pricing up to get an accurate estimate, labour & material schedules and quote in seconds.

Plastering Contractors & Painting & Decorating firms can now take estimating down to just 15-30 minutes a job!

Check out our Getting Started videos to find out more

#2. 100% accurate estimates

EstimatorXpress Plastering & Decorating Trade edition has hundreds of thoroughly tested in-built estimating calculators which are constantly checked and reviewed for accuracy. The software doesn't make mistakes when tired or overworked. It won’t forget the calculations and dimensions used if distracted for any reason, and it won't make errors in overlooking VAT, wastage, critical costs and/or profit. It will even calculate the wear and tear of your tools!

View the full image gallery of EstimatorXpress estimating calculators

#3. Seriously simple to use

Designed for the computer novice you simply input dimensions and quantities into detailed on-screen drawings and EstimatorXpress does the hard work for you. Change the size of the room and it will estimate more materials, plant and labour – simple! And if you have Health & Safety Xpert you can export the estimate from EstimatorXpress and Health & Safety Xpert will identify and produce all the necessary health and safety paperwork for you.

Watch how to link EstimatorXpress with Health & Safety Xpert

#4. Live material price links

Only with EstimatorXpress can you choose to link to hundreds of live material prices using the HBXL Price Tracker™ database. Plus you can also choose to link your estimating software to one of our builder merchant partners including Builders Express, Screwfix, Electricfix*, Plumbfix*, TradePoint*,Travis Perkins, Jewson, Keyline, Builderwarehouse and Graham. Plus more coming soon...

Call us on 0845 1234 065 to find out if EstimatorXpress links to your preferred merchant.

*Live price link to TradePoint, Plumbfix or Electricfix is subject to membership validation

Watch how to download material prices into EstimatorXpress

#5. An extra member of the team!

It’s like having someone else working with you! The software will guide you through the estimate creation. Then from your estimate it will give you a report of materials and tools required instantly. Oh and building tips. Then Gantt charts, order sheets and labour time schedules… what a mate!

#6. Unrivalled customer support

Converting your estimating methods over to software could seem a bit daunting. At HBXL we place Customer Service as our top priority which is why we provide a Tutorial Guide, online support, telephone support, video tutorials and much, much more. Plus you can contact us by telephone with any questions and we will ensure you're creating business-winning estimates from day one.

Read what customers say about our Customer Support Team

#7. Save £££'s

Cheaper than using a QS or paying for an estimating service you'll see a profitable return on investment from your software purchase. Plus you get total financial control over every estimate so you know where every penny is going on the job!

Take a look at the cost reports and schedules in EstimatorXpress

#8. Professional quotes

EstimatorXpress Plastering & Decorating Trade edition gives you the Quote Wizard to generate professional quotes that allow you to show as much or as little detail as you want. These quotes are proven to boost your win rate by 230% and give your customers more confidence in you and your business.

Watch how to produce a professional quote in EstimatorXpress

#9. Industry Standard

With more successful builders, Contractors and Trade Subcontractors using EstimatorXpress throughout the UK than any other estimating software, and the winner of multiple awards year on year, it's the industry standard for estimating, pricing and quoting.

Check out our software awards pages

#10. Exclusive X-Connex™

All HBXL software uses exclusiveX-Connex data sharing technology to exchange information about a job between software products which is why you can use your plan to create the estimate and give the estimate to Health & Safety Xpert to put together your H & S paperwork. You can only get this type of technology with HBXL – so if you have all three products you only need to enter the project information once!

Find out more about X-Connex data sharing technology - exclusive to HBXL