Memphis, TN
WINDOWS ESTIMATING.

## Window Estimating in Memphis Moves Fast — Your Bids Should Too Memphis sits in a climate zone that punishes single-pane and low-quality window installations. Summers push heat gain through underspec'd glass. Winters are mild but unpredictable, and the Mississippi River corridor adds humidity that accelerates frame rot and seal failure. When a homeowner in Midtown calls about fogged double-panes or a contractor in Germantown needs a commercial replacement scope, the job needs to be priced fast and priced right. Estimate.Pro gives Memphis window contractors a walkthrough-to-bid workflow that hits an 8-minute median. That matters when you're running crews across East Memphis, Bartlett, and Collierville on the same day. --- ## What Makes Window Estimating Different in Memphis **SHGC requirements matter here.** Tennessee follows the 2021 IECC, which sets maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) values for Climate Zone 3 — the zone covering Shelby County. Residential replacement windows typically need to meet U-factor ≤ 0.30 and SHGC ≤ 0.25 for south- and west-facing openings. When you're building a scope, those specs have to be in the line items, not an afterthought. **Historic district work adds scope.** Midtown, Cooper-Young, and the South Main Arts District have properties under historic preservation review. Window replacements in these areas may require approval from the Memphis Landmarks Commission. That approval process adds lead time and sometimes restricts frame material or muntin profile — both of which affect your material cost. **Storm season drives replacement demand.** Shelby County sits in a tornado-active corridor. Post-storm replacement work spikes after spring severe weather events, and contractors who can turn a bid around in under 10 minutes win more of those calls than contractors who take two days to scope. --- ## How Estimate.Pro Builds the Scope Open a new project. Walk the site or review photos. The AR measurement tool — ONNX-assisted on supported devices — captures rough opening dimensions in the field. Camera or photo measurements are flagged as estimates so you know exactly where to verify before you commit. The app pulls window unit count, rough opening size, frame type, glazing spec, and installation method into a structured scope of work. Labor rates for Shelby County are loaded into your saved material cost workspace, so your line items reflect what Memphis crews actually cost — not a national average. You adjust, you send. The client receives a professional bid. Median time from walkthrough start to sendable bid: 8 minutes. --- ## Calculators Built Into the Workflow - **U-factor / SHGC compliance check** — confirms your specified unit meets 2021 IECC Climate Zone 3 thresholds before the bid goes out - **Rough opening vs. unit size calculator** — accounts for shimming and flashing allowances by frame material (vinyl, fiberglass, wood clad, aluminum) - **Labor cost by installation type** — new construction, insert replacement, and full-frame tear-out carry different labor hours; the app separates them automatically - **Permit fee estimator** — uses Memphis / Shelby County fee schedules to include permit cost as a line item, not a surprise --- ## Pricing That Works for One Truck or a Full Crew Estimate.Pro is free to start — no credit card, no trial expiration. When your volume grows: - **Pro** — $39/seat/month. Full estimating workflow, saved cost workspace, AR measurement. - **Elite** — $79/seat/month. Adds Stripe Connect invoicing, invoice exports, 0% platform fee on payments. - **Crew** — $399/month flat. Unlimited seats for larger window contracting operations. The Free tier charges a 3% platform fee on Stripe Connect payments. Pro and Elite drop that to 0%. --- ## Built for 25 Trades, Calibrated for Windows Estimate.Pro supports 25 trades under one login. If you also handle exterior doors, siding, or insulation alongside window work, those scopes live in the same system. One walkthrough can generate line items across multiple trades without rebuilding from scratch. Memphis window contractors compete on response time and accuracy. Estimate.Pro gives you both.