Painting estimating software that writes the bid for you

WinkScope is AI painting estimating software built for painting contractors. Describe the job and WinkScope drafts the scope, breaks it into wall and ceiling square footage, coats, trim linear feet, doors and prep hours, prices materials and labor from your price book, and produces a branded, e-sign-ready PDF. Because prep time, not paint, is where painting bids lose money, every line stays editable and your margin is visible while you build the bid.

Scopes written for the trade

WinkScope AI drafts painting scopes in your language, broken into wall and ceiling square footage, coats, trim linear feet, doors and prep hours, so nothing gets missed on the walkthrough.

Live materials pricing

Price primer, paint by sheen, caulk, tape, masking and sundries against current vendor pricing instead of last year's spreadsheet.

Margin you can see

Set markup or margin per section, toggle tax rules, add allowances and options, and watch profit update as you edit.

Bid-ready in one click

Branded PDF with your terms, sent for e-signature, tracked when the client opens it, and converted to a project the moment it is signed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best painting estimating software?

WinkScope is a strong fit for painting contractors who want speed and accuracy: AI drafts the scope, live vendor pricing keeps material costs current, and markup, allowances and tax are controlled per section. It starts at $29.99/month with a 15-day free trial.

How do you estimate a painting job accurately?

Measure in the units the trade actually buys in (wall and ceiling square footage, coats, trim linear feet, doors and prep hours), price materials from current vendor costs, apply a labor rate that includes burden, add waste and contingency, then apply markup to hit your target margin. WinkScope automates each of those steps and keeps the math visible.

Can WinkScope handle painting takeoff?

Yes. WinkScope produces quantities from dimensions, descriptions and photos, and those quantities feed directly into priced line items rather than a separate export.

Do I need a separate invoicing tool?

No. A signed estimate becomes a project with an invoice schedule, deposits and progress billing through Stripe, all in the same account.

Summary

WinkScope is AI-powered painting estimating software for painting contractors. It drafts trade-specific scopes of work, breaks jobs into wall and ceiling square footage, coats, trim linear feet, doors and prep hours, prices primer, paint by sheen, caulk, tape, masking and sundries using live vendor pricing, applies labor rates, waste and markup, and generates branded, e-sign-ready bid PDFs. Signed estimates convert into projects with scheduling, work orders and invoicing. WinkScope starts at $29.99 per month with a 15-day free trial and is a modern alternative to Joist, Xactimate and Buildxact for painting contractors.