Now, it is easier for subcontractors to complete their estimates on an iPhone (News - Alert) or iPod Touch without getting involved in cost overruns thanks to the latest from On Center Software.

The new Carpet Estimator Application is targeted toward both the carpet layer community consisting of both the professionals and hobbyists.

Carpet Estimator app is a stand alone tool and has a floor plan generator which is easy to use. It is a mobile solution that can help in achieving error free estimates. There are 10 predefined shapes which can be used for building rooms. It has made provision for curves too.

Room dimensions can be changed easily using dragging arrows. Carpet orientation can be changed as desired. The view of the carpet when it is laid in the room can be observed. Dragging an arrow can be used for adjusting seams. Carpet role width and price data can be entered which will be used in the estimate. The worked out estimate regarding room area and perimeter and carpet and trim prices are provided as summery. Estimate for individual room can be stored with a name for easy reference. 

File Manager can be used for storing individual room estimate in the database. Previous estimates can be viewed and edited as required. Unwanted estimates can be deleted from the database.

Report Builder is provided to be used for generating a report by utilizing room data. The report provides material break up which can be edited and sent to clients as an e-mail attachment. Help menu provides link to on line information and tutorials available on the company website. Carpet Estimator App is made available through iTunes App Store.

Carpet Estimator App has not been designed as a part of its construction products suit which includes products such as Quick bid, On-Screen Takeoff, Digital Production Control and Digital Takeoff Tables.