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Cost Estimating Software / Data Entry software ?

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Hi there. New to contractortalk but have been in this racket for a while. 10 years to be exact. Not as tenured as some of the locals on this site, but then again I do this as fill in work as my main business is swimming pool construction and renovation.

My question is pretty basic. What is a good program for data entry that includes cost estimator software? Also, What is a good program for cost estimating software that is easy to use and how long will it take to enter the data for a simple bid.

I have a company which appears to be a regional based company and they want me to use such software and I fear it will be cutting my bids down rather than paying me what the HUD guidelines are. :censored:
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foothillsco said:
Of course, if you deviate from their pricing and say things, like, Repair base only pays $15 for 1' 1/2" copper pipe repair and modify it to $200 per, they understand and accept it. I have found plumbing to be the only broken part and my clients haven't pushed back.
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I've forwarded this issue to our research department and they are looking into it. I will let you know when I hear back on a resolution.

FYI: Meanwhile, within plumbing there is a minimum charge repair option for small items which might work in conjunction with appropriate comments.
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Paul Pfieffer said:
My question is pretty basic. What is a good program for data entry that includes cost estimator software? Also, What is a good program for cost estimating software that is easy to use and how long will it take to enter the data for a simple bid.

I have a company which appears to be a regional based company and they want me to use such software and I fear it will be cutting my bids down rather than paying me what the HUD guidelines are. :censored:
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HUD has selected RepairBASE, which is also used by most of the regionals. To avoid cross-posting in multiple threads, I'll refer to this other thread where I posted the recent announcement about HUD's decision.

http://www.preservationtalk.com/showthread.php?p=44174#post44174
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