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Description

CostMate is a specialized estimating software designed for residential builders in New Zealand, particularly targeting solo operators and small teams involved in renovations, such as bathrooms, decks, and extensions. It calculates labor costs using phase-specific production rates that take into account real-world site conditions like access issues, height variations, existing building constraints, and team size, moving away from a simple square-metre pricing approach. The software automatically applies BRANZ wastage percentages to material amounts, ensuring that estimates are both accurate and compliant with industry standards. Furthermore, every estimate inherently incorporates New Zealand Building Code stipulations related to external moisture, wet areas, energy efficiency, and timber framing, eliminating the need for a separate checklist. Before an estimate is forwarded to clients, a quote-checking procedure reviews the details and highlights common oversights in residential quotes. CostMate operates on a robust rules engine rather than a language model, ensuring that every quantity, wastage percentage, and code item is precise and can be traced back to its origin. It is important to note that this software does not function as a quantity surveying tool, project management system, or job scheduling application, making it distinctly tailored to the estimating needs of builders. Additionally, its design emphasizes transparency and reliability, allowing users to have confidence in the accuracy of their estimates.

Description

Transform a larger portion of your website visitors into eager buyers with a tailored solution that effortlessly fits into your digital framework. Increase the conversion of online traffic into valuable leads and sales for your contractor network, while also gaining exposure in directories of reputable enterprise brands you wish to collaborate with, creating an additional source of potential clients. Establish connections with local contractors via directories managed by trusted enterprise brands, allowing for enhanced visibility into the interactions between your clientele and contractors. Empower your customers to obtain estimates and schedule projects through enterprise directories, your website, and social media platforms. Facilitate the process of acquiring quotes for comprehensive projects, covering both products and labor entirely online. Equip contractors with additional leads and resources to enhance their success associated with your brand. The ServiceWhale platform offers enterprise directory listings, quoting widgets for your website, and a cohesive CRM, ensuring a streamlined experience for all parties involved. Ultimately, this approach not only boosts your brand’s visibility but also fosters stronger relationships between contractors and consumers in the marketplace.

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Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Pricing Details

$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$300.00/month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CostMate

Founded

2026

Country

New Zealand

Website

costmate.co.nz

Vendor Details

Company Name

ServiceWhale

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

servicewhale.com

Product Features

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Change Orders No 
Customer Management No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

Product Features

Construction Management

Accounting Integration No 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Change Orders No 
Commercial No 
Contract Management No 
Contractors Yes 
Equipment Tracking Yes 
Estimating No 
Incident Reporting No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
RFI & Submittals No 
Residential Yes 
Subcontractor Management No 
Timesheets No 

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Change Orders No 
Customer Management No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

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