Write an estimate
When an owner asks for a price, the request lands in your app. This is how you answer it.
1:20 video · 11 steps
- Step 1 of 11
Open your estimate requests
Home shows how many owners are waiting on a price.
- Or tap Estimates in the bar at the bottom.
9:41▮▮▮ ⏻Bayside Marina1todayJobs Today0urgentUrgent0activeIn Progress2 estimate requests waiting›Tap to send a priceHomeTodayVesselsEstimatesWorkflowsWhy don't I see any requests?
Requests arrive only once KEEL approves your account, and only from owners who added you to their boat.
- Step 2 of 11
Pick a request
Each card shows the boat, how soon, and what's wrong.
- Need to see it first: tap it, then Tell them.
- Can't take this one: tap it, then Can't take it.
9:41▮▮▮ ⏻‹Estimate RequestsSalvationThis weekBilge pump leakCycling every 20 minutes and the compartment is still wet.Requested for Oct 8, 2026Need to see it firstCan't take this oneBlue HeronWhen you canStern light outWon't come on from the panel.No preferred dateNeed to see it firstCan't take this oneHomeTodayVesselsEstimatesWorkflows - Step 3 of 11
Check the proposed date
The owner's date is filled in. Change it or leave it.
9:41▮▮▮ ⏻‹Build estimateSalvationRequest #12Bilge pump leakCycling every 20 minutes and the compartment is still wet.Proposed date · owner requested Oct 8, 20262026-10-08Item 1Bilge pump leakLabor hours0Rate ($/hr)95PARTSNo parts on this line.+ Add partLine total$0.00How do I type the date?
Year, month, day with dashes, like 2026-10-08. Or leave it blank.
- Step 4 of 11
Describe the job
Item 1 starts with the owner's words. Say what you'll do.
Item 1Replace bilge pump and testLabor hours0Rate ($/hr)95PARTSNo parts on this line.+ Add partLine total$0.00 - Step 5 of 11
Enter your labor hours
How long the job takes you. Decimals are fine.
Item 1Replace bilge pump and testLabor hours6Rate ($/hr)95PARTSNo parts on this line.+ Add partLine total$0.00 - Step 6 of 11
Enter your hourly rate
Dollars per hour. Line total works itself out.
Item 1Replace bilge pump and testLabor hours6Rate ($/hr)145PARTSNo parts on this line.+ Add partLine total$870.00 - Step 7 of 11
Add a part
Only if the job needs parts. Otherwise skip ahead.
Item 1Replace bilge pump and testLabor hours6Rate ($/hr)145PARTSNo parts on this line.+ Add partLine total$870.00 - Step 8 of 11
Fill in the part
Name, quantity, and price for one. Line total adds it in.
- Leave qty blank and it counts as one.
- Tap × to take a part off.
Item 1Replace bilge pump and testLabor hours6Rate ($/hr)145PARTSBilge pump1×189+ Add partLine total$1,059.00 - Step 9 of 11
Add another job, if needed
One line per job. Skip this if there's only one.
- A line with no description is left out.
Item 1Replace bilge pump and testLabor hours6Rate ($/hr)145PARTSBilge pump1×189+ Add partLine total$1,059.00+ Add line itemEstimate total$1,059.00 - Step 10 of 11
Send the estimate
Check Estimate total, then tap the green button.
+ Add line itemEstimate total$1,059.00Send estimateWhat if it says Add a line item?
Every estimate needs at least one line with a description. Write one under Item 1 and send again.
- Step 11 of 11
Tap OK
The owner gets it to approve in their app.
9:41▮▮▮ ⏻‹Build estimateSalvation+ Add line itemEstimate total$1,059.00Send estimateEstimate sentEstimate EST-00031 is on its way to the owner for approval.OKWhat happens after I send?
The owner approves it from their app. When they do, it becomes a work order.
The owner approves it from their app. Then it becomes a work order.
These are the real screens. Anything in a box is exactly what you'll see.