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TurboBid

by TurboBid

Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision

On-premise HVAC and mechanical estimating with weekly vendor pricing updates and wizard-based overhead calculations.

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About This Product

TurboBid is an on-premise estimating solution for small to midsize mechanical contractors covering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing project estimation. It features Trade Service material pricing updated weekly, wizard-based overhead and labor burden calculations, on-screen takeoff, and customizable bid reports. One-time purchase from $1,395 or monthly plans starting at $99/month.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Not available
Free trial
Yes
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
On Premise

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.0
Features
6.4
Support
5.0
Value
5.5
Integrations
6.5
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

63 features confirmed across 10categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Estimating & Quoting29features

Quoting & EstimatesWizard-based estimating formatDigital TakeoffDigital takeoff from digital prints5 Step WizardAutomated Estimating and Proposal ProcessesBid PackageBill Of Materials GenerationBOQ and Estimation ManagementCustomizable Labor and Material Database
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Design Development WizardDesign Document And Proposal ExportDynamic Material Cost Updates and Revised PricingExcel Generator with Customizable Bid Summaries and ReportsGood Better Best Option GenerationLabor Units DatabaseLinear Measurement for Conduit and Cable RunsMaterial Quantity DeterminationMulti-Vendor Pricing Per ItemOverride Labor And Material Values During TakeoffMaterial TakeoffPricing Service IntegrationProfessional ProposalsProposal ManagementReal-Time Access to Manufacturer Options and PricingRoom-Specific Labor DifficultyUnified Materials Pricing and Labor Rates ScreenVendor Price File UpdatesVendor Price Files from Partnered Supply HousesBuilt-in Database of Price Estimates for HVAC Components and ServicesLabor and Material Cost CalculationChange OrdersChange Order Revisions

Platform & Customization9features

Automated Closeout Package CompilationAutomatic Monthly Data BackupBackup And RestoreCentralized Database ManagementData ImportData Import/ExportDocument ManagementDocument StorageCustom TemplatesItem and assembly picture display in proposalsThird-Party IntegrationIntegration with TurboCloud, Trade Service, EPIC, and NetPricer
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Configuration Console

Reporting & Analytics7features

ReportingCustomizable bid package reportsAnalyticsBid Analysis metrics (Cost Per Square Foot, Labor Hours)Audit Report GenerationLost Project ReportingPricing Detail ReportingWhat-If Scenario AnalysisFlat Rate Pricing Reports

Invoicing & Payments5features

InvoicingService work Invoice generationPricebook SynchronizationPrice BookGrid view with item pictures and catalogsCustomizable Flat Rate Price Books CreationCustomizable Flat Rate Pricing Columns and Task Groups

Compliance & Safety4features

Duct Traversal MeasurementLinear measurement for conduit or cable runsBuilt-In SecurityCode Compliance ReportingCode ComplianceCode Section Compliance

Inventory Management2features

Bill Of Materials ManagementImport Parts Pricing Updates

Technician Management2features

Recruiting & StaffingEmployee ManagementChecklistsEstimate Checklist

Accounting Integration2features

Job CostingDirect and indirect cost accountingBurden Rate And Margin Calculation

Training & Education2features

Contractor Training and Support IncludedIn-App Video Tutorials

Scheduling & Dispatch1feature

Work OrdersWork Order generation

Integrations 17 across 6 categories

Productivity 6
AutoCAD Native
Autodesk Revit Native
Bluebeam Native
Google Sheets CSV
Microsoft 365 Native
Microsoft Excel CSV
Industry-Specific 5
Epic
PlanSwift
Trade Service
TurboCloud
TurboPricer
Accounting 2
QuickBooks Desktop Native
QuickBooks Online Native
Field Service 2
BuildingConnected Native
Procore Native
eCommerce 1
NetPricer
Data & Automation 1
Zapier Zapier

Pricing

Model
Subscription
Starting at
$99/mo
Notes
Offers both subscription ($135/mo) and one-time purchase ($1,395) options. TurboCloud (cloud version) may have separate pricing. Free 14-day trial available. Separate editions for electrical and plumbing — each sold independently.
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