The bid was accurate. It still went unanswered.
Estimating software gets the numbers right. It doesn't win the job. The electrician who follows up is the one still in the running — FollowUpDesk automates that for $29/month flat.
No takeoffs. No assemblies. Just closed bids.
Features
What estimating tools do
Takeoffs, assemblies, labor units, branded proposals. Keep them.
Where the money leaks
The bid sent nine days ago with no reply and no second touch.
AI follow-ups in your voice
Day 3, 7, 14, and 30 with escalating urgency, sent from your number.
Reviews after the job
Automatic review requests that feed your next round of local leads.
$29/mo flat
Unlimited users, month-to-month, one-click cancel.
Five-minute setup
Import open bids by CSV, pick a cadence, done.
Estimating software vs FollowUpDesk
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | Estimating tools |
|---|---|---|
| Takeoffs & assemblies | No (keep yours) | Yes |
| Bid follow-up cadence | Core product | Manual reminders |
| AI messages in your voice | Yes | No |
| Automatic review requests | Yes | Rarely |
| Pricing | $29/mo flat | Hundreds per seat |
| Setup | 5 minutes | Training required |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best electrical estimating software?
For takeoffs and assemblies, Accubid, ConEst, and McCormick lead commercial work; residential shops often use simpler quoting inside Jobber or Housecall Pro. None of them chase the bid after you send it — that's what FollowUpDesk does for $29/month flat.
Does FollowUpDesk build electrical estimates?
No takeoffs, no assemblies, no pricing databases. We track every bid you've sent, chase the unsigned ones, and request reviews after the job. Keep your estimating tool.
Why do won bids come down to follow-up?
Homeowners and GCs collect several bids and rarely decide the day they receive them. The contractor who follows up two or three times is the one still in the conversation when they choose.
What does electrical estimating software cost?
Commercial estimating platforms run from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per seat per year. FollowUpDesk is $29/month flat for unlimited users on the follow-up side.
Can I see what my unfollowed bids are worth?
Yes — the free missed-lead calculator at /tools gives you a dollar figure with no signup.
How fast can I start?
Five minutes: CSV import your open bids, pick a cadence, first follow-ups go out today.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support