LP Helps Contractors Cut Siding Estimate Time Up to Two-Thirds or More

LP Aligns With Go Figure for iPad App That Can Improve Contractor Sales and Productivity

With a new app for iPads, LP can help contractors reduce a 1,5-hour siding estimate process to 20 to 30 minutes. Best of all, remodelers in the LP BuildSmart Preferred Contractor Program who qualify can get this service free.

“Contractors can capture measurements via a Go Figure app by simply taking a picture of a house with Spike and an iPad and tracing the house's areas for measurement on the touchscreen,” said Michelle Forchetti, segment manager, repair and remodeling (R&R), LP^® SmartSide^® Trim & Siding.

Easy Measuring and Calculating to Increase Close Rate
"Go Figure then measures the areas, adds the quantities and creates a worksheet that calculates costs. By taking faster measurements, contractors can turn around bids quicker, pursue more jobs and increase their close rate," Forchetti said. Contractors can take angled photos of homes and still get accurate measurements for point-and-shoot estimates.

"Spike and Go Figure work together to completely change how contractors take measurements," said Greg Farnell, managing partner of Go Figure. "When using Go Figure with the ikeGPS Spike laser rangefinder device, contractors must have Go Figure and the Spike apps installed on their iPad. Both can be downloaded from the App Store. Then a contractor can access the camera inside Go Figure and the data transfers automatically."

Simple and Accurate
The LP SmartSide product catalog is on the Go Figure app, so contractors can plug in LP siding products, set their own pricing and adjust pricing on site. The app can be used for any exterior surface, such as roofs, windows, gables and more.

Go Figure lets contractors generate accurate stock lists and estimates - within 2 % on siding calculations. Contractors can track projects from start to completion, all from within one easy-to-use app.

"Contractors can make more money and have more free time when using Go Figure," Forchetti said. "This LP SmartSide Trim & Siding alignment with Go Figure is one more way remodelers benefit from estimating and installing our premium engineered wood siding."

Added Farnell, “We've had feedback from contractors telling us this app is one of the best investments they've made for their businesses.”

LP SmartSide siding products feature treated engineered wood lap, trim, fascia, soffit, shakes and panel. These products come with an industry-leading 5-/50-year limited warranty. LP's proprietary SmartGuard^® process provides additional strength to LP SmartSide siding products and helps them resist damage from termites and fungal decay. Visit www.lpsmartside.com for complete warranty details.

 

For more information about the app visit www.gofigureapp.net. For more information about LP SmartSide Trim & Siding visit lpsmartside.com or contact LP toll-free at 1.888.820.0325.