CostCertified Reviews

“Great software... grow your business

Pros

Fast quoting, can get proposals to customers in a few hours

Cons

Waiting for some features like credit cards.

“Great software for fencing and decking

Pros

Good measurement / takeoff features. Able to build assemblies which we can get estimates out faster

Cons

Takes a while to import items.

“Able to close higher value jobs

Pros

Their automated scheduling saved countless hours each week, allowing us to focus on delivering quality projects. We started winning more jobs thanks to Bolster’s impressive proposals, making a significant difference to our bottom line. The support team helped set up our account with construction items and assemblies, ensuring we hit the ground running.

Cons

None

“Good for winning jobs

Pros

Bolster’s automated scheduling saved us countless hours and kept projects moving smoothly. The AutoCost library, with local hardware store data, ensured our estimates were always accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, the support team’s guidance on creating winning proposals gave us a competitive edge, resulting in more successful bids and satisfied clients.

Cons

No negatives that I can think of

“Great tool for winning jobs

Pros

Presentations, upsells, fast estimating

Cons

Long to set up

“Great software for winning jobs

Pros

The CostCertified/Bolster platform has helped me close more deals with the interactive proposals and upselling items

Cons

Takes a while to set up

“Great support!

Pros

I’m not the most tech-savvy guy out there—I’d much rather be on a job site than in front of a computer. I was very overwhelmed by the software at first and wanted to quit almost right away, but my on-boarder Alex walked me through each step, making sure I understood how to set up interactive quotes, schedule jobs automatically, and manage invoices. Now, I can give my customers great-looking estimates in no time, and everything’s synced up with my scheduling and invoicing. It’s a huge time-saver and makes my business look more professional—without all the headache. Thank you for all of your help Alex!

Cons

If you are not into tech like me, it might take you a bit of time to learn.

“Nothing Like it!

Pros

I’ve been using CostCertified for a while now, and it has completely transformed how I manage my construction business. My customers love the sales experience thanks to the interactive, dynamic quotes—it's engaging, informative, and makes a great first impression. On top of that, creating estimates is incredibly fast and straightforward, saving me a ton of time. I also love how the scheduling automatically syncs with each estimate, making it effortless to keep projects organized. And when it comes to billing, CostCertified lets me easily generate invoices and collect payments, which has streamlined my entire workflow. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with how much more efficient and professional my business looks since switching to CostCertified!

Cons

It's not a magic pill. You have to commit a bit of time into learning and setting the software up.

“Game Changer!

Pros

We are custom renovators and have always struggled to communicate a conceptual scope of work during the initial sales phase. CostCertified has been a game-changer, allowing us to present endless combinations of scope and selections in a single quote. This not only educates our customers, but also sets clear expectations that their design and scope decisions ultimately drive their budget. The proposals CostCertified enables us to create are visually impressive and project a professional image, which has significantly contributed to our company’s growth. Since implementing CostCertified over a year ago, we’ve seen more than a 30% increase in business.

Cons

This is not a magic pill. I see from other reviews, some people expect CostCertified to work perfectly right out of the box. The software is highly customizable and requires a bit of time set it up. Once set up it saves a tone of time and helps speed up estimating and allows us to manage the project with little input once the project moves fwd.

“Great for winning jobs

Pros

The presentations have allowed us to win jobs of 50k+ with ease, and we can estimate jobs right on the spot. Customers can also upsell themselves which is a great feature and helped us to increase our job size.

Cons

Takes a while to set up, I recommend going on a higher plan to get them to help you set the software up.

“Good Estimation tool

Pros

I love the presentations. Since using this software my closing rate has increased by 20%. The interactive proposals are amazing

Cons

It takes some time to learn.

“Disappointment

Pros

Look forward to cancel

Cons

This softwere is terrible and now I understand that you have to do a contract of one year without free trial because people would not subscribe like when the product worth away more then yours, but cost less the $100. I’m really disappointed and paying for this very expensive $400 monthly. It is so unpractical, too many steps to do very sample basic things, very inaccurate prices prices, impossible to write description how need and make you loose costumers because it is complicated for them too.

“Exceptional software for estimates

Pros

Once I got the hang of using this software, putting together a detailed home quote turned into a fast and easy process. Plus setting up my database made all the difference because now I can quickly pull items from previous quotes and reuse them.

Cons

Figuring out how to navigate the software was a bit tricky at first and I had to make some big adjustments to the labor pricing to match our local market.

“Be cautious when purchasing

Pros

What I liked most was the whole concept of what they offer. During the sales process, they showed us this amazing estimate just like the one we did send out to our own customers and it was honestly impressive. I loved how customers could interact with the estimate, making upgrades or downgrades to fit the project to their preferences, needs and budget. It really adds a nice touch!

Cons

Setting up the system was quite complex. We had to spend around 6 weeks working closely with the team to customize templates, calculators and backend processes. However, the meetings with the development team didn't go as planned. We ended up attending 7 to 8 meetings, but it seemed like they misunderstood our intentions and thought we were only there to ask questions rather than seeking their assistance in building everything out. Additionally, the software lacks project management capabilities, so we had to purchase another program to handle that aspect of our business. Considering the price we paid, it felt quite expensive for the features provided. The initial purchase only included one user, and we had to pay extra for additional users, which made it difficult for the three of us to utilize the software effectively for estimating, reporting, and task assignment. Unfortunately, there was no trial period offered, which they explained as the software being too customizable to provide one. While I understand that reasoning, it would have been reassuring to have some sort of guarantee or refund option, even with certain conditions, to instill confidence in our $4000 investment.

“This program has made a positive impact on my operations

Pros

The system provides us with professional proposals that we can accurately and quickly deliver to clients. We also particularly like the seamless customization to our niche business, streamlining the entire process from start to finish.

Cons

We didn't encounter any major issues. However, since our company offers highly customized products, it took some time to input all our items into the system. But the effort has definitely paid off!

“A dedicated team is always ready to help

Pros

My rep has been absolutely amazing for our business. Whenever we have urgent questions, he’ll even call during his own personal time to help us work things out. In short the customer support has been fantastic. Plus The way the information is presented to our clients is impressive too.

Cons

I think that the presence of the various time-saving formulas will be a game-changer.

“Poor support! Not recommended....

Pros

After purchasing the product for $1700 for six months, I encountered difficulties in obtaining assistance. The person who was supposed to help me create my profile and set everything up went on vacation and never returned. Unfortunately, there is no refund policy, so they do not reimburse your money.

Cons

It was very very difficult to learn about the system on my own.

“Great software .. Boosted my business growth..

Pros

I cannot stress enough the value of CostCertified software. I can generate painting quotes within minutes. One major advantage is the ease of accessing product items or entire house assemblies with a simple click. Pricing can be saved per item, as all the information can be preloaded. Any new items added are automatically saved to my company's database, which can be accessed on my phone or iPad since it's cloud-based. The system also includes built-in CRM, enabling me to see when customers last viewed their quote, allowing for timely follow-ups. Additionally, scheduling features will be available by the end of October. CostCertified provides comprehensive onboarding support to help set up company files if needed. Moreover, you can personalize pictures for your customers to enhance their association with your quotes.

Cons

So far, I have been using the product for 5 years, and the company has made numerous improvements during that time. I have no complaints at the moment.

“Smooth and easy onboarding

Pros

The software is highly customizable to suit my business methods and branding which enhance my company's professional image and appearance for my customers.

Cons

My customers had a hard time adjusting to the non-traditional estimate format.

“Make sure to test it before buying

Pros

There's not much I like about this software. The software feels a bit clumsy. Whenever I try to highlight something, it unexpectedly exits from there causing me to lose all the recent changes. Editing items can be quite tedious.

Cons

If you're considering purchasing this program, I would highly recommend opting for a long trial period or choosing the monthly payment option. The company doesn't provide refunds for unused time or offer any flexibility if the software doesn't meet your needs.