Frequently asked questions

How does Bid.Fast work?

You record a voice walkthrough of the job on your phone — talking through the scope, materials, and any details you notice. Bid.Fast transcribes your audio and uses AI to generate a complete, itemized labor and materials estimate in under 90 seconds. You then share the estimate link with your client.

What trades does Bid.Fast support?

Bid.Fast works for any trade contractor: roofers, electricians, plumbers, painters, HVAC technicians, general contractors, concrete/flatwork, landscapers, drywall, flooring, solar, and fencing contractors. The AI is tuned for each trade's standard units, line items, and market rates.

How accurate are the estimates?

Estimates are based on current US market contractor rates and are calibrated to the high end of the range — so you never underprice. You can also add your own custom prices for materials and equipment you use regularly, and the AI will use your exact prices instead of guessing.

Can I send estimates in Spanish?

Yes. Bid.Fast has full English and Spanish support. You can set your dashboard language independently from the language your client receives their estimate in.

How do clients receive and approve estimates?

When you're ready to share, your client gets a clean, professional estimate link they can open on any device. They tap Accept or Decline, and you get notified instantly. No app download required for the client.

Is there a free plan?

Yes — you get 3 free estimates to start, no credit card required. After that, Pro is $29/month for unlimited estimates, PDF export, email delivery, and priority support.

What's included in the Pro plan?

Pro ($29/month) includes unlimited estimates, PDF export with company branding, email delivery to clients, full EN + ES bilingual support, client accept/decline links, and priority support.

Can I use my own labor rates and material prices?

Yes. In Settings you can set your default labor rate ($/hr), markup percentage, and expense flat fees. You can also build a custom Price Book with your real material and equipment prices — the AI uses these exact rates when they match a job.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Bid.Fast works in any phone or desktop browser. Just go to bid-fast.app, log in, and start recording your walkthrough. Your client doesn't need an app either — they just open the estimate link.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Cancel from your dashboard settings and you won't be billed again.

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