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How to Win More Work Using Hardscape Estimating Software

Hardscape Estimating Software

Simply put, hardscape estimating software is a computer program that allows hardscaping companies to come up with accurate job estimates, quotes and bids.  It is used to replace manual processes and help modernize hardscape companies.

Modern hardscape software is hosted in the cloud and accessed through a web browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.  This allows you to access the software wherever you have internet access no matter if it’s in the office, on the jobsite, at home or travelling.  Alternatively, older software is usually downloaded to each computer it was to be used on.  You must use that one computer to utilize the software.

Hardscape takeoff software is a little bit different from hardscape estimating software.  A takeoff is completed by measuring the areas where you’ll be performing your work and performing calculations to determine how much of each material is needed to finish the job.  This can be a very tedious task when working on a large project.

When working with hardscape takeoff software, you first upload your plans into the software.  Then you’ll measure the plans by clicking your computer mouse along the edges of your plans.  Finally, the program does all the calculations for your and will tell you exactly how much of each material you’ll need to perform the work.  Often, takeoff is included in a good hardscape estimating software.