Create an Estimate
Create estimates from descriptions, photos, videos, Walkthrough Mode, plans, takeoffs, or an existing PDF or CSV.
By Handoff and 2 others3 authors8 articles
- How to create an estimate with HandyDescribe the job in chat and Handy (Handoff's AI assistant) builds an estimate you can review and refine with follow-up messages.
- How to create an estimate from photos, videos, or drawingsAttach photos, videos, PDFs, or drawings in the Handy chat and Handy reads them to build an estimate.
- How to recreate an existing estimate from a PDF or CSVAttach an estimate as a PDF, CSV, or Excel file in the Handy chat and ask Handy to replicate it as a new Handoff estimate.
- How to capture a walkthrough on your phoneTalk through a job and take photos in the mobile app. Handoff turns them into notes you can convert into an estimate or another document.
- How to measure a room with Room Scan (Beta)Scan rooms with a LiDAR iPhone or iPad to capture dimensions and a 3D model, then start an estimate from the floor plan.
- What AI takeoff is and when to use itAI takeoff reads residential plans up to 7,000 sq ft and builds an editable estimate, annotated drawings, and a summary report in 1 to 2 hours.
- How to run an AI takeoffUpload residential plans, add instructions, and start a takeoff from the chat plus menu to get an estimate, drawings, and a report.
- How to use Live Mode (Beta)Talk to Handy by voice instead of typing. Start a conversation, ask questions, update estimates, and end the session when you finish.