Industry
The Rise of Instant Quoting in Home Services
How technology is changing the way homeowners and contractors connect — and why the old "call for a quote" model is dying.
Jan 25, 2026·7 min read
Quotly
Home improvement, simplified
Home projects,
priced in minutes.
Get instant, transparent quotes from verified local contractors. No phone calls, no waiting, no obligation.
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How it works
Three steps to your quote
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Choose a service
Pick from our growing list of home services.
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Describe your project
Enter your address and project details.
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Get instant quotes
Compare real prices from verified contractors.
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Compare contractors
Review ratings, availability, and pricing side by side.
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Connect & get it done
Unlock contact info and hire your contractor directly.
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Why Quotly
The smarter way to hire contractors
No more guesswork, no more phone tag. Get real pricing from real contractors — instantly.
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Instant quotes
Get accurate pricing in under 2 minutes — no waiting for callbacks.
Verified contractors
Every contractor is verified through Google Business Profile.
Transparent pricing
See full cost breakdowns — materials, labor, permits, and tax.
Hyper-local
Matched by ZIP code. Quotes from pros in your neighborhood.
Detailed breakdowns
Line-item details so you understand exactly what you're paying for.
No obligation
Browse quotes, compare contractors, decide on your own time.
Built for both sides
Whether you need a quote or give them
For Homeowners
Get instant quotes for your home project in minutes. Compare prices, view detailed breakdowns, and choose the right contractor.
- Compare multiple contractors
- No phone calls required
- Detailed cost breakdowns
- Small convenience fee
For Contractors
Set your own pricing, customize your calculator, and let Quotly send quotes on your behalf. Reach homeowners already looking for your services.
- Free to use — always
- Set your own material & labor rates
- AI-powered quoting assistant
- Verified business badge
- Reach local homeowners
- Branded PDF quote generation
- Pricing calculators
Contractor tools
Everything you need to win more jobs
A full suite of tools to manage pricing, generate professional quotes, and let AI handle discovery calls.
Quote Management
Track every quote in one place
Your dashboard shows all quotes — auto-generated from homeowner requests and manually created ones. Filter by status, search by client, and manage your pipeline.
- View all auto & manual quotes
- Filter by status: active, sent, expired
- Create manual quotes for walk-in clients
- Download branded PDF for any quote
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Pricing Calculator
Your pricing, your rules
Set your own rates for materials, labor, overhead, and profit margin. The calculator uses your exact numbers so every quote reflects your real pricing.
- Per-service material & labor rates
- Condition modifiers (slope, terrain, accessibility)
- Tax, permit, and overhead percentages
- Preview estimates before they go live
Branded PDF Quotes
Professional quotes with your branding
Every quote can be downloaded as a professional PDF with your company logo, contact info, and full cost breakdown. Send it directly to clients or print it on-site.
- Upload your company logo
- Itemized cost breakdowns
- Project details & address
- Payment terms & company info
- Unique quote numbers for tracking
What people are saying
Trusted by homeowners & contractors
"I got three driveway quotes in under 5 minutes. Ended up saving over $2,000 compared to my first estimate."
Sarah M.
Homeowner, Kent WA
"Setting up my pricing took 10 minutes. Now Quotly sends quotes to homeowners in my area automatically."
Mike R.
Contractor, Tacoma WA
"The cost breakdown was so detailed I could see exactly where every dollar was going. No surprises."
James K.
Homeowner, Federal Way WA
FAQ
Common questions
Is Quotly really free for contractors?
Yes, 100%. Contractors can set up their pricing, receive leads, and generate quotes at no cost. There are no hidden fees, sign-up charges, or commitments.
How do you verify contractors?
We verify contractors through Google Business Profile matching and phone verification. Only legitimate, established businesses appear in our results.
How accurate are the quotes?
Quotes are generated using each contractor's actual pricing — their real material costs, labor rates, and margins. The numbers you see are what the contractor would charge.
What services do you support?
We currently support lawn care, driveway installation, fence installation, pressure washing, kitchen remodeling, and HVAC services — with more coming soon.
Do I have to commit to a contractor?
Not at all. You can browse quotes, compare contractors, and decide on your own time. There's zero obligation.
How much does it cost homeowners?
Homeowners pay a small convenience fee of $0.99 to unlock multiple quotes from verified contractors. That's it — no subscriptions, no hidden charges.
What if I don't select a contractor from Quotly?
No problem. If you go with a contractor not provided by Quotly, just show us proof and we'll refund your $0.99 — no questions asked.
By the numbers
Quotly at a glance
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Transparent pricing
See exactly what you're paying for
Every quote comes with a full detail view — here's what it actually looks like inside Quotly.
quotly.us/quote/DRV-20260408-0042
Quote Details
DRV-20260408-0042
Download PDF Quote
Customer
jane.doe@email.com
1234 Maple Dr, Kent, WA 98032
Contractor
Pacific Northwest Paving
4.8 rating
(253) 555-0189
Driveway Project Details
| Material: | Concrete |
| Driveway Area: | 600 sq ft |
| Thickness: | 4 inches |
| Condition: | New Installation |
| Slope Difficulty: | Level 2/3 — Minor Challenges |
| Old Driveway Removal: | Yes — 540 sq ft asphalt |
| Location: | 98032 |
Cost Breakdown
Concrete Material— 8.2 cubic yards (600 sqft @ 4")$2,400
Installation Labor— 600 sqft$1,800
Slope Difficulty Adjustment— Level 2/3$240
Accessibility Adjustment— Level 1/3$0
Old Driveway Removal— 540 sqft @ 4"$600
Grading & Prep— Level 1/3$0
Permit Fees$156
Tax (10.1%)$525
Total Quote:$5,721
The old way vs. Quotly
Stop wasting time on estimates
✕The old way
- Call 5+ contractors and leave voicemails
- Wait days or weeks for callbacks
- Schedule in-home visits around your work
- Get vague verbal estimates with no breakdown
- No easy way to compare apples to apples
✓With Quotly
- Enter your address and project details once
- Get multiple quotes in under 2 minutes
- No scheduling, no site visits needed
- See detailed line-item cost breakdowns
- Compare contractors side by side instantly
Coming soon
We're just getting started
New services are added regularly. Here's what's on the roadmap.
SidingSoon
DeckingSoon
LandscapingSoon
Bathroom RemodelSoon
WindowsSoon
FlooringSoon
PaintingSoon
PlumbingSoon
ElectricalSoon
Gutter InstallSoon
RoofingSoon
Snow RemovalSoon
SidingSoon
DeckingSoon
LandscapingSoon
Bathroom RemodelSoon
WindowsSoon
FlooringSoon
PaintingSoon
PlumbingSoon
ElectricalSoon
Gutter InstallSoon
RoofingSoon
Snow RemovalSoon
Your journey
From idea to hired contractor
Faster than brewing your morning coffee.
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You have a project idea
A cracked driveway, an overgrown lawn, or a kitchen that needs a refresh.
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You have a project idea
A cracked driveway, an overgrown lawn, or a kitchen that needs a refresh.
Minute 1
Enter your details
Pick your service, enter your address, and select your preferences.
Minute 2
Receive instant quotes
See pricing from verified local contractors with full breakdowns.
Minute 3
Compare & choose
Review pricing, ratings, and company details side by side.
Minute 4
Connect directly
Unlock contact details. No middlemen, no referral fees.
That weekend
Project gets done
Your contractor shows up, does great work. That's Quotly.
For contractors
Your pricing, your rules
Set up once, get leads forever. Quotly uses your actual rates to generate quotes automatically.
Custom pricing engine
Set your material costs, labor rates, overhead percentage, profit margins, tax rates, and minimum charges. Every quote reflects your real numbers.
AI quoting assistant
For complex services like kitchen remodels, our AI chat walks the homeowner through their project and generates a detailed quote using your pricing rules.
Material cost database
Maintain your own library of materials with unit costs, suppliers, and part numbers. Reference them across quotes for consistency.
Service area targeting
Define exactly which ZIP codes you serve. You'll only receive quote requests from homeowners in your coverage area.
Quote history & analytics
Track every quote generated on your behalf. See which services get the most requests and where your leads come from.
Verified business badge
Stand out with a verification badge that shows homeowners you're a legitimate, established business.
Trust & security
Built with your safety in mind
Verified contractors only
Every contractor goes through Google Business Profile verification and phone confirmation before appearing in results.
No hidden fees
Contractors never pay to use Quotly. Every quote shows full cost breakdowns — what you see is what you'd pay the contractor.
Your data stays private
Your contact info is only shared with a contractor when you explicitly choose to connect. We never sell your information.
Popular services
See what's possible
Driveway Install
Renton, WAExample: 600 sq ft concrete driveway
$4,800 – $7,200
- Concrete, asphalt, or gravel options
- Old driveway removal included
- Slope & accessibility adjustments
- Draw your exact area on the map
Lawn Care
Kent, WAExample: Weekly mowing, 5,000 sq ft lawn
$35 – $75 per visit
- Mowing, trimming, edging
- Fertilization & aeration add-ons
- Seasonal frequency options
- Satellite-measured lawn area
Fence Installation
Auburn, WAExample: 150 linear ft, 6ft wood fence
$3,200 – $5,800
- Wood, vinyl, or chain link
- Gate installation included
- Old fence removal available
- Terrain difficulty adjustments
Pressure Washing
Covington, WAExample: House + driveway combo
$250 – $600
- House, driveway, deck, fence surfaces
- Chemical treatment options
- Multi-story adjustments
- Surface condition pricing
Blog
Tips, guides & industry insights
Real advice for homeowners and contractors — no fluff, just what works.
Homeowner Guide
5 Things to Know Before Replacing Your Driveway
Material choice, drainage, permits, and timing — here's what most homeowners wish they knew.
Mar 28, 2026·6 min
Pricing
How Much Does Fence Installation Really Cost in 2026?
We analyzed hundreds of quotes to break down real costs of wood, vinyl, and chain link by region.
Mar 15, 2026·8 min
Contractor Tips
Why Transparent Pricing Wins More Jobs
Mar 3, 2026·5 min
Seasonal
Spring Lawn Care Checklist: What to Do First
Feb 20, 2026·4 min
Homeowner Guide
Pressure Washing: DIY vs. Hiring a Pro
Feb 8, 2026·5 min
Built for the AI era
Quotly is an agent-first platform
We're building Quotly so AI agents can request, compare, and book home services on behalf of homeowners — through conversation or API.
Step 2 — Describe your project
Step 3 — AI refines your quote
Conversational quoting, powered by APIs
Every contractor on Quotly has a programmable pricing engine. AI agents — whether they're ChatGPT, a custom assistant, or your own app — can call our APIs to get real quotes in real time. No forms, no waiting.
RESTful Quote API
Request quotes programmatically with service type, dimensions, materials, and location. Get structured JSON back instantly.
Agent-native design
Built so AI assistants can browse contractors, compare prices, and initiate bookings through natural conversation.
Webhooks & callbacks
Get notified when a contractor responds, a quote is updated, or a lead converts — pipe events into any workflow.
Embed anywhere
Drop a Quotly widget into your site, app, or chatbot. Homeowners get instant quotes without leaving the experience.
Coming soon — API beta
POST /v1/quotes
{
"service": "driveway",
"area_sqft": 600,
"material": "concrete",
"zip": "98405"
}
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