Denver, CO
WINDOWS ESTIMATING.

## Window Estimating in Denver Moves Fast — Your Bids Need To Denver's housing stock runs from century-old Victorians in Capitol Hill to mid-century ranches in Lakewood to new-build neighborhoods pushing out toward Aurora and Commerce City. Every one of those projects puts a different demand on your estimate. Single-hung replacements in a 1920s craftsman require different rough opening assumptions than a multi-panel slider install in a Stapleton townhome. One estimate template does not cover all of it. Estimate.Pro is built for window contractors who juggle that variety. You do the walkthrough. The app builds the scope. You send the bid — median time from first measurement to sendable estimate is 8 minutes. --- ## What Makes Window Estimating Different in Denver **Altitude and thermal performance specs matter here.** Denver sits at 5,280 feet, and Colorado's energy code — currently the 2021 IECC as adopted by the state — sets minimum U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) requirements that are stricter than many other metros. For Climate Zone 5B, the prescriptive path calls for U-factor ≤ 0.27 and SHGC ≤ 0.40 on vertical fenestration in most residential applications. If your bid doesn't reference those specs, you're leaving yourself open to change orders after the city inspection. Estimate.Pro lets you attach spec notes directly to line items. Flag the U-factor requirement on every window line. The inspector and the homeowner both see it. **Hail damage replacement volume is significant.** The Denver metro is one of the highest-hail-frequency corridors in the country. After a named storm event, replacement volume spikes and every crew in the market is chasing the same jobs. Speed of bid matters. When you're turning three insurance-assist quotes in a day, 8 minutes per bid isn't a marketing number — it's the difference between getting a callback and losing the job to someone who already sent paperwork. **Permit requirements vary by municipality.** Denver proper requires a building permit for window replacements that change the rough opening size or the egress dimensions. Like-for-like replacements in existing openings often qualify for a simpler process. Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, and Westminster each have their own permit offices and fee schedules. Estimate.Pro's scope-of-work output includes a permit notes field so you can document which jurisdiction applies and what the homeowner should expect. **Labor rates here have climbed.** A skilled window installer in the Denver metro currently runs $28–$38/hr for journeyman-level work, higher for crews with demonstrated experience on historic or energy-rated projects. Your saved material cost workspace in Estimate.Pro lets you set your own labor rates by task and update them once — every future estimate pulls those numbers automatically. --- ## How Estimate.Pro Works for Window Contractors **AR measurement on supported devices.** Walk the job, point your phone at each opening, and capture dimensions. On supported devices, ONNX-assisted live AR measurement gives you a dimension attached to the actual opening. On older phones or photo uploads, measurements are clearly flagged as estimates — you decide whether to field-verify before sending. **AI scope-of-work generation.** After the walkthrough, the app drafts a line-item scope: window count, sizes, type (casement, double-hung, awning, slider, fixed), removal and disposal, flashing and trim, caulking, and any interior finish work. You review, adjust, and send. **Saved cost workspace.** Set your Denver-market material costs — vinyl vs. fiberglass vs. wood-clad frames, low-E glass upgrades, argon fill — once. Every estimate you build from that point reflects your actual supplier pricing, not national averages that don't match what Builders Surplus or ABC Supply is quoting you this week. **Stripe Connect invoicing.** On Elite, you can collect deposits and payments directly through the estimate. 0% platform fee on Pro+ plans. On the Free tier the platform fee is 3%. --- ## Pricing That Makes Sense for a Single Crew or a Growing Shop - **Free forever** — no credit card required, build and send estimates today - **Pro** — $39/seat/month, includes full AR measurement and saved cost workspace - **Elite** — $79/seat/month, adds Stripe Connect, invoice exports, and advanced workflows - **Crew** — $399/month flat for multi-seat teams No per-estimate fees. No percentage of your contract value taken by the platform on Pro+. --- ## Built for Denver Window Contractors You're competing against regional chains, big-box install programs, and other independents who've been in the market for decades. Your edge is response time, professionalism of the bid document, and accuracy on the numbers. Estimate.Pro is the field operating system that handles the paperwork side while you stay on the tools. Sign up free. Run a real estimate on your next job. See the 8-minute target for yourself.