What is estimating software for tradies?
Estimating software helps a trade business turn job scope, measurements, materials, labour and pricing into a reviewable estimate before quoting or starting work. Jaggery is designed for repeatable renovation and installation work and keeps that estimated scope connected to the project that follows.
How do Jaggery Work Templates help with estimating?
Work Templates store a proven starting scope with required and optional items plus quantity rules. Applying a template creates an independent project Work, so the estimator starts from a repeatable method without copying an old customer quote.
Does Jaggery use current catalogue pricing when estimating?
Yes. When a Work Template is applied, Jaggery copies current catalogue pricing into the new project Work. The live Work can then be reviewed and changed independently without mutating the reusable template.
How does an estimate connect to quoting and job costing?
The Work created during estimating stays in the project context. That scope can support quoting, while approved purchases and later invoicing remain connected to the job so the business can compare planned scope with actual costs and profitability.
Does Jaggery replace PDF drawing takeoff software?
No. Jaggery's current estimating strength is repeatable scope, project measurements, quantity rules and catalogue pricing. Businesses that need drawing-scale digital takeoff from plans should use an appropriate takeoff workflow and bring the resulting measurements into Jaggery.