Bolster Reviews & Product Details

It's simply the best sales and estimating software out there for contractors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The cost can be high for smaller teams starting out - but it's worth it. Even the monthly option I would recommend for guys just starting out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Bolster for construction estimation, and it saves me time and allows me to get more important things done. I like that the software makes quotes and estimates a breeze, and it's highly customizable. You can get prices by square foot or by quantities, which aligns well with my needs. The estimation tools are great, and the time saving is epic. The initial setup was pretty simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some minor issues on the Android app. The screen sizing is weird in the invoice section and a few other areas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how quick it is to bang out an estimate and send it off without second guessing numbers. AutoCost keeps prices up to date so I’m not losing money on material changes, and the proposals look clean so customers actually trust them. The takeoff tool saves me from messing with paper plans, and once the estimate’s done it already builds a schedule and budget. Getting paid is easier too since clients just click and pay instead of me chasing checks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It took me a little time to learn where everything was and how to set up jobs the way I like, but once I got the hang of it it’s been solid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Really enjoying the app. In our outdoor contracting business (decking, fencing, landscaping) we use Bolster to estimate, send proposals and keep track of projects. I have set up templates for my team to use and all they need to do is input dimensions. All images, selections and profit markup is added to my line items, and all labour is also included in my library which makes quoting very fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We needed some help to set up, we have a lot of items in our excel spreadsheets, these were not accepted by the application but after the import tool was updated we could upload them and everything added automatically Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a flooring contractor, we needed something that kept our bids consistent and easy to send out. Bolster has helped us standardize our pricing and cut down the time it takes to turn around quotes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it’s not super plug-and-play. You’ve got to spend some time setting it up the way you want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bolster makes estimating fast, accurate, and professional. It saves me hours. I’m make more on jobs using templates that don’t miss line items. It’s easier to delete than remember every single item. My numbers on point.

I have never dealt with any company that if needing help, but are super busy, once you get a moment to relax (usually after business hours) a custom made “how to” video is already in my email inbox. Ryan has solved 99% of my problems this route. This saves me time from having to schedule when our free time aligns. I have seen a few less than positive reviews and I don’t get it. The pure effort these guys give is enough for me to know my invested money is not going to waste.

Do you think you call a support line when needing questions answered? Maybe wait on hold while support is located? Hell no, you speak to an actual person, know them on a first name basis, and have their cell phone number. This is what I need in construction estimating.

Just a couple days ago, an update was released. IMO, it was huge, it further simplified a system I got accustomed to streamlining the estimating process yet again to another level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don’t think this counts as a dislike but I’m a negotiator, it was a little tough to justify the price because I had gone from $0 a month to what it costs now. I could have used an even more scaled down version to get off my feet. On the other hand, the last estimate I sent out would not have been possible with my original method. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a landscaper I used to spend half my evenings chasing numbers and typing up quotes. With Bolster I can price out a yard or patio job in minutes, and the proposals look sharp. Once the estimate’s done it automatically builds out my schedule and material list, so I’m not scrambling with suppliers or crews. It saves me time in the office and keeps me in the field where the work gets done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It took me a little while to figure out how to set up my own assemblies for landscaping jobs, but once I built them out it’s been smooth sailing. The support team was always there when I had a query. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What don't we like!? Bolster has been a revelation in our custom home business. We love the software for many reasons - it has saved us hours, if not days of time, when estimating, which means we can turn around quotes faster. These speedy quotes, or presentations as Bolster calls them, have aided us in winning more jobs for our business, increasing our revenue by an order of magnitude. The selections features save us and customers so much time in the budgeting phase of our projects, which sets expectations for our clients and allows them to be informed from day 1 of working with them. Our support on the software has also been amazing, our CSM Ryan has been super responsive and helped us from the beginning, not to mention George who has helped build out our account so that we have our own pricing and the pricing of our subcontractors in system as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A few bugs here and there, but the team is so good and quick at responding to things, they are usually ironed out within the day or by the next day we log on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For sure it is the selections and options. They give our customers a great experience and allows us to also close bigger jobs, because customers always select upgrades. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The set up time. I had some issues with support initially but they gave me a year on the platform for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the best construction software programs out there for sure. I like the way the estimating is connected to the proposal, CRM and then project management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Was hard for some of our older team members to get the hang of it at first. The Bolster team helped. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.