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AI Estimating for Electricians: DIY Prompts vs. Software (2026)

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Flat illustration of an electrical contractor's estimating desk with a laptop showing a blank line-item estimate, a spool of copper wire, cable coil, wire nuts, lineman pliers, a voltage tester and a hard hat, with the Augmented Trades logo

The electrical trade has a math problem in 2026, and it’s not the kind you fix with a calculator. Updated July 28, 2026: CompanyCam, Jobber, Housecall Pro and LeadTruffle were re-verified against their own pricing pages and all four had changed. CompanyCam replaced Pro/Premium/Elite with Core/Crew/Scale and dropped its three-user minimum; Jobber now sells tiers … Read more

AI Estimating for Plumbers: DIY ChatGPT Prompts vs. Done-For-You Software (2026)

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Flat illustration of a plumbing estimating desk with a takeoff sheet showing a blank pipe-run diagram, a clipboard with a blank quote pad, a pen, a scale ruler, copper fittings and a closed laptop, with the Augmented Trades logo

Updated July 28, 2026: CompanyCam, Jobber, Housecall Pro and LeadTruffle were re-verified against their own pricing pages and all four had changed. CompanyCam replaced Pro/Premium/Elite with Core/Crew/Scale and dropped its three-user minimum; Jobber now sells tiers with users included; Housecall Pro publishes Essentials at $189/mo ($149 annual, 5 users included) and MAX at $329/mo ($299 … Read more

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