Your building skills. Our building software.
Difficult times require big decisions. Our user-friendly software tools are business-changing. Detailed estimates and stunning 3D models that win you the work. Health & Safety documents for COVID-19 security. Contracts that get you paid. Project Management to keep you on track. Take a demo slot to view any or all of these valuable pieces of kit. We’re here for you.
Estimating software. Quotes in minutes. That's minutes.
Fast track your Estimating by choosing from 100s of Mix and Match templates to easily create 1000s of job types!
WORRIED ABOUT YOUR FREE TIME, BANK BALANCE AND STRESS LEVELS? HELP IS AT HAND…
Make the full amount
Link up to the latest materials prices. Know that every single build cost has been allowed for. Your profit will be yours to keep not dip into.
WIN MORE, BETTER WORK
Worthwhile customers want smart-looking quotes. (So do banks.) They also want detail. Accuracy. A plan. Lists. Schedules. Shiny shoes...
GET YOUR WEEKENDS BACK
Quoting, form-filling, scheduling, invoicing was never meant to take over your life. It stops here. Deal with paperwork easily with our estimating software.
TAKE BACK CONTROL
Easily track your projects. Manage daily, weekly, monthly tasks in a click. Organise trades, plant, materials. Stay on top of cash flow. Be organised.
SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE
The EstimatorXpress dashboard analyses your projects for an insight into your business. Simple charts show what’s profitable, your win rate….
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
From pricing to getting paid. Our software uses unique X-Connex technology so all the products talk to each other saving time and ensuring accuracy.
AWARD-WINNING ESTIMATING SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY.
Les Hough, L Hough Building and Roofing Services LtdI would recommend HBXL to anyone, the quotation that it gives out keeps me in front of my competitors.
I get more work because of the quotation it breaks all the work down and the clients love it.
Also the back up from customer care team is the best, they will sort out any problems with a friendly customer service that makes me happy.
Would I recommend HBXL? YES YES YES.
Happy user.
Mark Borthwick, Borthwick DBMI have used Plans Xpress for a few years now after moving from AutoCAD lite. Originally I was drawn to HBXL for the multiple tool plug ins and bought PlansXpress and EstimatorXpress which was a great time saving tool as long as you input all the details into PlansXpress. A change of circumstances meant I didn't need the additional tools, but will be sticking with PlansXpress. Training and support is first class and I would happily recommended HBXL building software.
Terry Wallace, Fire Sprinkler Systems (UK) LtdJoe and the team have been nothing but helpful and service is first class. We use the PlansXpress program and can't fault it! Not to mention its a million times easier to use than AutoCAD.
Neil Tressler, Neil Tressler Building Contractors LtdI would recommend HBXL estimating software it easy to use and probably the best on the market. Also a very good price.
Turn estimating into a breeze saves time, with professional estimates and contract for clients to sign and return keeping all paperwork in one place.
Manage your building projects your way.
Pick your software tools.
Take-Off & Estimate Kit
Trace over your building plan in PlansXpress, specifying as you go, ready for instant pricing in EstimatorXpress estimating software for an accurate cost.
EstimatorXpress
EstimatorXpress, a unique estimating software tool with hundreds of project templates that needs minimal input to give you a speedy yet detailed and accurate quote.
Design & Estimate Kit
Draft architect quality new plans with simple drawing tools in PlansXpress read by award-winning EstimatorXpress estimating software for an accurate cost.
PlansXpress
Possibly the easiest CAD tool around for drawing residential building plans. Spot on for winning the work, planning permission, Building Reg compliance…
Mix & Match Software Tools
All these software products have X-Connex technology which means one lot of project data is shared across each product saving you time and avoiding errors.
Health & Safety Xpert
Keep everyone safe on site and meet your legal duties with Health & Safety Xpert. Get Covid-19 Secure. Gives you all the relevant documents that inspectors need to see.
ProjectXpert
To have everyone and every thing in the right place at the right time requires ProjectXpert - especially when one delay can throw everything. Time is money!
ContractsXpert
Legal security. Avoid disputes and ensure that you get paid on time with ContractsXpert. And not just the contracts - all the letters required by law too.
CIA Accounts
CIA Accounts has been specifically tailored to the UK construction industry. It knows what a builder needs for invoicing. No add-ons needed. It’s all there.
So let us take a load off your mind and
make light work of your paperwork.
Why smart builders choose HBXL!
They get more done in less time
The software is easy to use
They win 230% more business
We’re tried and trusted by 1000s of building firms
The support is amazing -
award-winning in fact All our HBXL users have access to:
Unlimited Support Mon-Fri 9-5 (phone / email / Support website)
Regular update releases
Free EstimatorXpress Software Skills course
Video tutorials
Regular business tips
The option to continue support and updates for a small (really small) annual fee
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