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How to Create a Quick Estimate

Quick Estimates let you create fast, no-contact quotes without needing full customer details.

Updated over a month ago

Quick Estimates allow you to send fast, simple estimates without requiring full customer information or a formal estimate setup. These are perfect for quoting cold leads, walk-ups, or any time you want to move quickly without saving a full customer profile.


Quick Estimate vs. Standard Estimate

Quick Estimates are designed for speed and flexibility, allowing you to send pricing with or without customer info, while Standard Estimates offer a more detailed quoting process with full client records, scheduling options, and follow-up tools.

Quick Estimates:

  • Faster, flexible quoting: Great for cold leads, in-person quotes, or when you’re in a rush.

  • Customer info optional: You can send an estimate without filling out customer details—but you still can include them if desired.

  • Different interface: The layout is streamlined, starting directly with service and pricing inputs.

Standard Estimates:

  • Full customer flow: Designed for complete, detailed quotes with all customer details.

  • Better suited for repeat customers: Standard Estimates are ideal when building full client records.


When Should You Use a Quick Estimate?

  • You're quoting someone on the spot and want to move fast

  • You're testing pricing or sending cold outreach estimates

  • You don’t want to create a full customer record yet


How To Create a Quick Estimate

Step 1: Start an Estimate

Tap "Create Estimate" from your Dashboard or Estimates tab

Step 2: Select Estimate Type

Choose the Quick Estimate button.

Step 3: Enter Customer Details (Optional)

Choose or create a customer contact.

Customer Details can be left blank.

Step 4: Add Services to the Estimate

Choose the service(s) and price you want to include in the quick estimate.

Step 5: Billing Information (Optional)

Add in:

  • Discounts

  • Tax

  • Deposit

Step 6: Additional Information (Optional)

Add any photos, terms, footers, or a client message.

Step 7: Save or Send

Press 'Save & Continue'

Once you've viewed the preview of the quick estimate, you can either Exit & Save or send it immediately via text, email or link.

Once sent/saved, Quick Estimates appear in your Estimates tab. You'll notice a few key differences:

  • They say “No Customer” (if you didn’t enter a customer)

  • You’ll only see these options:

    • Schedule

    • Invoice (you’ll need to add a customer here)

    • Decline

    • Paid


FAQs

Can I convert a quick estimate to a standard estimate?

Not directly. However, you can create an invoice from a Quick Estimate, and during that process, add full customer information.

Can I add customer info to a Quick estimate?

Yes. Customer info is optional. You can fill it in or skip it entirely.

Do Quick Estimates show up differently in the Estimates tab?

Yes. Quick estimates display a unique icon (2 triangles) in the Estimates Tab.

Can I schedule from a Quick Estimate?

Yes. You can schedule, invoice, decline, or mark it as paid—just like a standard estimate.

Are Quick Estimates included in Analytics or Reporting?

Yes. They are included in your pipeline totals and financial reporting, just like standard estimates.

What is a Quick Estimate?

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