Milwaukee, WI
WINDOWS ESTIMATING.

## Window Estimating Built for Milwaukee Contractors Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan. That geographic fact shapes every window job you bid. Wind-driven rain off the lake, freeze-thaw cycling that punishes frame seals, and humidity swings between January and July demand product specs that a generic spreadsheet won't capture on its own. Estimate.Pro is built for that reality. ### From Walkthrough to Bid in 8 Minutes You open the app on-site. You walk the property. The AR measurement tool — powered by an on-device ONNX model on supported hardware — captures rough opening dimensions as you move through the house. Camera and photo measurements are flagged as estimates so nothing gets mixed into your hard numbers without your sign-off. The app then generates a scope-of-work draft: unit count, frame type, glazing spec, installation method, trim-out, and disposal. You review it, adjust for the job-specific conditions you know — a balloon-framed 1920s bungalow in Bay View reads differently than a new-construction double in Wauwatosa — and send. ### Why Milwaukee Window Jobs Are Different **Wisconsin Energy Code requirements.** The 2021 Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) enforces minimum U-factor and SHGC thresholds aligned with IECC Climate Zone 6. Milwaukee falls squarely in Zone 6, which means you're spec'ing windows to U-0.30 or better for residential replacements. Estimate.Pro lets you tag glazing specs per opening so your quote reflects the actual product, not a placeholder. **Lead paint exposure on pre-1978 stock.** Milwaukee has a significant share of pre-1978 housing, particularly in neighborhoods like Clarke Square, Riverwest, and Harambee. EPA RRP rule compliance adds labor time and disposal cost to almost every full-frame replacement on older stock. Your estimate should line-item that work, not bury it in overhead. **Permit requirements through the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS).** Window replacements that alter rough opening size or involve structural header work require a building permit in Milwaukee. Permit fees are calculated on project valuation. A mid-size replacement project at $8,000 in declared value runs roughly $130–$160 in permit fees under the current DNS fee schedule. Estimate.Pro's cost workspace lets you save permit line items as a reusable template so you're not recalculating from scratch each time. **Seasonal demand.** Replacement window demand in Milwaukee concentrates in April through October. Homeowners who discover failed seals or frost buildup over winter move fast once spring arrives. That compression means you're often bidding multiple jobs the same week. Speed matters. An 8-minute median from walkthrough to sendable bid is not a rounding error — it's the difference between a proposal in a homeowner's inbox tonight and one that arrives after they've already signed with someone else. ### What the App Calculates For window jobs specifically, Estimate.Pro handles: - **Per-opening unit pricing** tied to your saved material cost workspace — IGU, triple-pane, fiberglass, vinyl, wood-clad, aluminum-clad - **Installation labor by frame condition** — pocket replacement vs. full-frame tear-out vs. new construction flange - **Flashing and air-sealing line items** referenced against residential best practice (ASTM E2112 installation standard for windows and doors) - **RRP compliance labor and disposal** as a toggleable add-on - **Trim-out and interior casing** as a separate billable phase - **Permit fee estimation** based on declared project value You build the scope once, adjust the quantities, and the estimate is ready to send via Stripe Connect on Pro+ plans — with 0% platform fee on Pro and Elite tiers. ### Pricing That Fits Your Operation Solo operator or small crew estimating on the go: the Free tier costs nothing and requires no credit card. When you're ready to send invoices and collect payment through the app, Pro at $39/seat/month covers it. Crew at $399/month flat works for multi-estimator shops bidding commercial glazing and multi-family retrofits across the metro. ### Milwaukee's Window Market The metro has a dense stock of mid-century and early-twentieth-century housing that needs ongoing window work. New construction in Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, and the northwest suburbs adds a separate track of new-install bids. Both segments reward contractors who show up with a detailed, professional estimate fast. Estimate.Pro puts that on your phone, not in a back-office spreadsheet that goes out two days later. Start free. No credit card. Your first walkthrough-to-bid in under 10 minutes.