Smart Placeholders

They Haven't Picked Yet?
Use an Allowance.

Customer hasn't selected their fixtures, flooring, or finishes? Add allowance items with placeholder costs. When they make their selections, update once and the entire estimate adjusts automatically.

Try Allowances
Estimate #1052 - Bathroom Remodel
Line Items
Demo & Removal $1,200
Plumbing Rough-In $2,400
Vanity ALLOWANCE $800
Tile Flooring ALLOWANCE $1,500
Labor - Installation $1,800
Estimate Total $7,700

See How Allowances Work

Bathroom remodel estimate with fixtures TBD

Bathroom Remodel Line Items

Demo & Removal $1,200
Plumbing Rough-In $2,400
VanityALLOWANCE $800
Light FixturesALLOWANCE $400
Tile FlooringALLOWANCE $1,500
Labor - Tile Installation $1,800
Estimate Total $8,100

When the customer picks their $1,200 vanity instead of the $800 allowance, just update that one item. Total becomes $8,500 automatically.

Stop Waiting for Selections to Start Estimating

Get Estimates Out Faster

Don't wait weeks for fixture selections. Send the estimate now with allowances, finalize selections later.

Auto-Adjusting Totals

Change one allowance amount and the estimate total updates instantly. No manual recalculation.

Clear Visibility

Allowances are clearly marked so everyone knows which items are placeholders vs. final prices.

Realistic Budgeting

Help customers understand the ballpark before they shop. Overspend on tile? They'll see it in the total.

Track Selection History

See what was originally budgeted vs. what was actually selected. Great for project review.

Professional Process

Customers appreciate a clear process for handling TBD items. Shows you've done this before.

Ready to Handle the Unknowns?

Stop letting undecided selections slow down your estimates. Use allowances and keep moving.

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