Portland, OR
WINDOWS ESTIMATING.

## Window Estimating in Portland Is Not the Same as Anywhere Else Portland averages around 144 rainy days a year. That number matters to you because every window you install is a water intrusion liability if the spec is wrong. Clients in Sellwood, Irvington, and the West Hills are replacing century-old sash windows in craftsman bungalows — jobs where flashing details, historic preservation guidelines, and energy code compliance all land on the same bid sheet. Write a sloppy estimate and you lose the job to someone who looked more professional. Write a slow estimate and you lose it to someone who replied first. Estimate.Pro is built to fix both problems. --- ## What Makes Portland Window Jobs Specific **Oregon Energy Code (OAR 918-460-0010)** sets U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) minimums for fenestration. For climate zone 4C — which covers Portland — vertical fenestration must meet a maximum U-factor of 0.30. Your bid needs to reflect compliant product specs, not just a line item that says "windows." **Historic districts add review layers.** Portland's Irvington, Ladd's Addition, and Alphabet Historic Districts require design review for window replacements that alter the exterior character. That process adds lead time and documentation. Your estimate should account for it. **Moisture management is non-negotiable.** Oregon Building Code requires proper flashing, integration with the water-resistive barrier, and sill pan flashing on all rough openings. If your estimate template doesn't line-item those materials, you're eating the cost or eating the callback. --- ## From Walkthrough to Bid in 8 Minutes Estimate.Pro's AR measurement tool runs on-device using ONNX-assisted live AR on supported phones and tablets. You point it at a rough opening, it captures the dimensions. On older devices or photo uploads, measurements are clearly marked as estimates so you know exactly what to verify. The AI scope-of-work engine reads your walkthrough notes and builds the line items: demo, disposal, flashing, sill pan, unit cost, trim, caulking, haul-off. You review, adjust for site conditions, and send. Median time from walkthrough to sendable bid is 8 minutes. You can store your own material costs — the glass package you actually buy from your Portland supplier, not a national average that's 15% off — in your saved material cost workspace. Prices stay yours. They don't feed any public database. --- ## Pricing That Fits a Window Crew Estimate.Pro runs on three paid tiers: - **Pro — $39/seat/month.** One estimator, full AR measurement, AI scope builder, PDF bids. - **Elite — $79/seat/month.** Adds Stripe Connect invoicing (3% platform fee on Free, 0% on Elite) and invoice exports. - **Crew — $399/month flat.** Unlimited seats. Right for a shop running multiple crews across the metro. There is also a free forever tier. No credit card required to start. --- ## Built for 25 Trades, Including Yours Estimate.Pro covers 25 trades. Windows is one of them — not an afterthought. The scope templates are built around actual window replacement and new-construction workflows: rough opening prep, unit installation, trim-out, punch list. You are not adapting a general contractor template. --- ## Portland-Specific Workflows Worth Building Into Your Bids **Triple-pane specs are common here.** Portland's mild-but-wet climate means many homeowners are choosing triple-pane for condensation control and sound attenuation from street noise in inner SE and NE neighborhoods. Your estimate template should have a triple-pane line ready. **Lead paint disclosure on pre-1978 stock.** Portland has a dense housing stock built before 1978. Oregon's RRP (Renovate, Right, and Protect) rules — aligned with EPA RRP — require certified firms for disturbance of lead-painted surfaces. If you're replacing windows in a pre-1978 home without containment line items, you're leaving compliance cost off the bid and possibly violating state rules. **Permit thresholds.** The City of Portland Building Services requires a permit for window replacements that alter the size or structural framing of the opening. Replacement-in-kind in the same opening typically does not require a permit, but any rough opening modification does. Know which job type you're quoting before you price it. --- Start free at Estimate.Pro. No credit card. Your first bid could go out today.