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Our Methodology

How We Work

Transparency is our trust signal. Here's exactly what happens when you use EstimateHawk — and what we promise never to do.

The Process

How We Compare Estimates

01

Upload

Drop your PDF or Excel file. We accept the estimate formats contractors actually use.

02

AI Extraction

Our AI reads every line item, quantity, unit cost, and category — the same way an experienced estimator would, but in seconds.

03

Comparison

Side-by-side analysis highlights pricing gaps, missing scope, and anomalies across all your bids.

Our Principles

What We Don't Do

We don't take sides

We show the data, you make the decision. No bias, no favorites.

We don't recommend contractors

No pay-to-play rankings. No sponsored placements. Just data.

We don't share your data

Not with insurance companies, not with contractors, not with anyone.

No subscription required

$49 per project — one-time charge. Buy a Pass when you have bids to compare.

Security

Your Data Is Safe

We treat your estimate data the way you'd want a bank to treat your financial data.

  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • TLS encryption in transit
  • Data stored in secure US data centers
  • No third-party data sharing or selling
  • You can delete your data at any time
  • Regular security audits
Honest Assessment

Accuracy & Limitations

Works best with

  • Structured PDFs (Xactimate, contractor bids)
  • Excel and spreadsheet estimates
  • Standard construction line items with clear quantities and pricing

Known limitations

  • Highly non-standard PDF layouts may need manual corrections
  • AI extraction improves with user corrections over time
  • Scanned or low-quality PDFs may have reduced accuracy

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not satisfied? Get a full refund on any monthly plan, no questions asked. Cancel anytime — your data is always yours.

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SEE FOR YOURSELF

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