XactRemodel
Bid estimation and construction software for remodeling contractors
About XactRemodel
XactRemodel is Verisk's (Xactware) cloud-based estimating and job management software for residential remodelers. It pairs zip-code-specific material and labor pricing backed by the Xactimate database with 2D/3D floor plan sketching, automatic takeoffs, proposals, scheduling, and QuickBooks Online invoicing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Local, zip-code-level pricing backed by Xactimate removes most manual price lookups
- Floor plan sketching automatically generates line items and quantities for the bid
- Published, low monthly pricing with a 7-day free trial
- Estimates convert directly into schedules and QuickBooks Online invoices
- AI Estimator turns plain-language scopes into structured estimates
- Shares the Xactware ecosystem with Xactimate, useful for contractors who also do insurance work
Cons
- Large item catalog and setup create a learning curve for new users
- Some reviewers find default price lists run below their local market rates
- HOVER, 3D building, CRM, and scheduling automation require the Pro plan
- Phone support costs $20 per call; free support is chat-only
- Small and mostly dated public review base
Key Features
Local Pricing Database
Zip/postal-code-specific material, labor, and equipment pricing backed by Xactimate data, updated regularly.
Floor Plan Takeoffs
Each new floor plan automatically adds line items and quantities to the bid as you draw.
2D to 3D Floor Plans
Create unlimited 2D floor plans, view and edit them in 3D, and share them with clients.
Underlay Images
Insert photos or plans as underlays on the sketch canvas and trace over them for precise floor plans.
Professional Proposals
Generate client-facing proposals and reports from estimates, with custom price lists.
AI Estimator
Describe a project in plain language and have XactAI build a structured estimate; a connector for Claude is also available.
Project Scheduling
Turn estimates into project timelines, milestones, and tasks; Pro adds a Magic Wand schedule sync and a company-wide calendar.
QuickBooks Online Integration
Move from estimate to invoice without re-entering data, syncing with QuickBooks Online.
HOVER Integration
Pro plan imports HOVER measurements to speed up floor plan creation.
Mobile Sketch AR and Scan
Pro plan includes Sketch AR and Sketch Scan on mobile (Scan requires an XactAI license).
Multi-User Management
Manage access levels, permissions, and project assignments for users under one account.
Pricing
- Billed annually (saves $20/month vs. monthly billing)
- Access to XactRemodel pricing database
- Professional proposals and custom price lists
- 2D floor plans viewable in 3D
- Automatic line items from floor plans
- Image underlays
- Multi-user project assignment
- QuickBooks integration
- Billed annually (saves $29/month vs. monthly billing)
- Everything in Standard
- Component editing
- 3D floor plan building
- HOVER integration
- Company-wide project calendar
- Client and vendor management with task reports
- Magic Wand automatic schedule creation
- Sketch AR and Sketch Scan on mobile
Best For
Kitchen and bath remodel bids
Sketch the room, let takeoffs populate line items, and price them with local material and labor costs.
Client presentations
Share 2D and 3D floor plans and professional proposals so homeowners can see the planned work.
Remodel job scheduling
Turn an accepted estimate into a timeline with milestones and tasks for each phase.
Estimate-to-invoice bookkeeping
Push estimates into QuickBooks Online for invoicing without re-keying data.
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