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Construction Estimating Software

Stop losing jobs to slow estimates.

Save reusable templates, import your customer list from a spreadsheet, and convert estimates to invoices in one click. Built for contractors who'd rather be on the job site than behind a desk.

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Then $19/month — cancel anytime before day 30 and you're never billed.

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  • Cancel any time before day 30 and you're never billed
  • Most contractors send their first estimate in under 5 minutes

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How It Works

Three steps from estimate to getting paid.

1

Add Line Items

Choose from 6 charge types — square feet, cubic feet, quantity, flat rate, per foot, or per hour — and build your estimate fast.

2

Send the Estimate

Generate a professional PDF and share it with your client. Track status as accepted, held, or completed.

3

Convert to Invoice

One click turns an accepted estimate into an invoice. All line items carry over — no re-typing required.

Estimates That Win The Job

Send polished PDF estimates your customers actually want to sign.

  • Branded with your company Your name, logo, and contact info on every page.
  • Itemized pricing that builds trust Line-by-line transparency — no surprises for the customer.
  • Accept online in one click No printing, no faxing, no back-and-forth.
  • Quote right from the job site Mobile-first — build and send estimates from your phone.
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Estimate
Acme Construction Co.
Springfield, IL · (555) 123-4567
No.
0142
Bathroom Remodel · Johnson Residence
  • Demolition & haul-away
  • Drywall, tile, and paint
  • Vanity, faucet, and fixtures
  • Skilled labor — 32 hours
Total $5,700

Estimate Templates

Stop rebuilding the same estimate every job.

Save your best bids as reusable estimate templates. Start every new estimate with one click — line items, pricing, notes, and job title all carry over. Built for contractors who bid the same kinds of jobs over and over.

  • Save once, reuse forever Turn any estimate into a template. Every line item, charge type, and price comes with it.
  • Build templates from scratch No existing estimate? Build a template directly — perfect for setting up your library on a Sunday night.
  • Edit anytime, stay accurate Fix a typo, swap an item, update a price. Your templates evolve with your business — no clone-and-delete dance.
  • Works for every trade Kitchen remodels, concrete driveways, retaining walls, landscaping installs — one template per recurring job.
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Templates 12 saved
Kitchen Remodel
14 line items · last used 3 days ago
Use
Concrete Driveway
8 line items · last used 1 week ago
Use
Bathroom Remodel
12 line items · last used 2 weeks ago
Use

Everything You Need to Bid, Bill, and Get Paid

Purpose-built tools for contractors.

6 Charge Types

Price work by square feet, cubic feet, quantity, flat rate, per foot, or per hour. Cover every trade from concrete to framing to electrical.

PDF Estimates

Generate clean, professional PDF documents for every estimate. Include your company info, signature, and detailed line items.

One-Click Invoicing

Convert any accepted estimate into an invoice instantly. All line items, quantities, and pricing carry over — no double entry.

Change Order Management

Handle scope changes cleanly. Add, remove, or modify line items after acceptance with tracked change orders that convert to invoices.

Estimate Templates

Save reusable estimate templates for the jobs you bid most often — kitchen remodels, driveways, retaining walls. Start every new bid with one click instead of from a blank page.

Reusable Item Catalog

Save your most-used materials and services. Pull them into any estimate with one click instead of typing descriptions and prices every time.

CSV Import

Bring your existing customer list and items catalog with a one-time CSV upload from Excel, Google Sheets, or your old CRM. We auto-match the columns — you just confirm.

CSV Export — No Lock-In

Export your customers, estimates, invoices, and line items as CSV anytime. Open in Excel or Google Sheets. Your data is always yours.

Mobile-Friendly

Create and send estimates from your phone or tablet. Fully responsive so you can work from the job site, the truck, or the office.

QuickBooks Export

Email a month of customers, items, invoices, and estimates to your inbox as QuickBooks Online CSV files or QuickBooks Desktop IIF files. Ready to import — no double entry, no copy-paste.

Switch In Minutes

Bring your customers. Bring your prices. Be productive on day one.

Already running on spreadsheets, an old CRM, or QuickBooks? Move your customer list and your reusable item catalog over with a CSV upload. No retyping. No copy-paste. No "I'll do it next week."

CSV
customers.csv
247 rows
1. Upload your spreadsheet
Customer Name Name
E-mail Address Email
Phone # Phone
2. We auto-match your columns
247 imported
3 duplicates skipped
3. Start estimating

Starter catalog included

New accounts come pre-loaded with a curated catalog of common construction line items, so you're never staring at an empty dropdown.

5-step guided setup

Right after signup, we walk you through company info, your first customer, and your first estimate — no empty dashboard, no guesswork.

No lock-in, ever

Decide to leave? Every customer, estimate, invoice, and line item exports back out as CSV. We don't hold your data hostage.

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30-day free trial. Most contractors send their first estimate within 5 minutes of signup.

Built for the Job Site

Quote it on your phone. Before you leave the driveway.

You shouldn't have to go back to the office to write an estimate. Estimation Builder works on the phone in your pocket — tap in line items, set a charge type, send a PDF. Done before the homeowner's coffee goes cold.

  • Phone-first, not phone-friendly Designed to be used with one thumb from the truck — not a desktop tool shrunk down.
  • Fast enough to bid on the spot Reusable item catalog means you're not re-typing prices. Most estimates go out in under 5 minutes.
  • Works for every trade Landscapers, concrete crews, remodelers, general contractors — six charge types cover every way you bill.
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New Estimate Draft

Customer

Johnson Residence

Job

Concrete Driveway

Tear-out (800 sq ft) $1,200
Concrete pour $4,800
Finishing & sealing $700
Total $6,700

Built in under 5 minutes, from the job site.

What Contractors Are Saying

“Estimation Builder has completely streamlined how we handle our bids. What used to take hours now takes minutes, freeing us up to focus on the quality of our concrete work instead of chasing paperwork.”

T
TRH Concrete Services

“The ability to promptly deliver professional estimates to potential clients has given me a competitive edge, helping me secure more bids. It's more than just a tool, it's a game-changer for my business.”

T
Triple T Construction

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One plan. Every feature. No surprises.

Estimation Builder

Everything you need to run your estimates

$19 /month
  • Unlimited estimates
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited customers
  • Change order management
  • PDF generation
  • Reusable item catalog
  • QuickBooks Online & Desktop export
  • Company branding & signature
  • Mobile-friendly access
  • 30-day free trial
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Frequently Asked Questions

Estimation Builder supports six charge types: square feet, cubic feet, by quantity, flat rate, per foot, and per hour. This lets you price any type of construction work accurately — from flooring and concrete to framing and electrical.

Add your customer, create a new estimate, and add line items with descriptions, quantities, and your preferred charge type. Estimation Builder calculates totals automatically. Generate a professional PDF and share it with your client.

Yes. Once your customer accepts an estimate, you can convert it to an invoice with one click. All line items, quantities, and pricing carry over automatically — no re-typing.

Change orders let you add, remove, or modify line items after an estimate has been accepted. Each change order is tracked separately and can be converted to its own invoice, keeping your billing clean and transparent.

Yes. You get full access to every feature for 30 days. You'll enter a card at signup, but you won't be charged during the trial — cancel anytime before it ends and you won't be billed. After your trial, the service is $19 per month.

Yes. Estimation Builder is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Create and send estimates right from the job site — no app download needed.

Yes. You can draw or upload your signature in your company settings. Your signature will appear on all estimates and invoices automatically, giving your documents a professional touch.

The item catalog lets you save materials and services you use frequently. When building an estimate, pull in catalog items instead of typing descriptions and prices each time — saving you time on every bid.

Yes. Estimation Builder includes a built-in QuickBooks export that emails you a month of your business data ready to import into either QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop. For QuickBooks Online, we generate CSV files for customers, items, and invoices. For QuickBooks Desktop, we generate a single IIF file covering customers, items, invoices, invoice payments, estimates, and change orders. Just pick the format and month, and we'll email the files to you — no double entry, no copy-paste, no accounting headaches.

Yes. Save any estimate as a template — title, notes, and line items all carry over. Start your next bid from a template with one click instead of from a blank page. Templates are fully editable, and you can build a new template from scratch without needing an existing estimate. Perfect for kitchen remodels, concrete driveways, retaining walls, or any job you bid more than once.

Yes. Upload a CSV file from Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, or your old CRM. Estimation Builder auto-detects your columns (name, email, phone, address, city, state, zip) and lets you confirm the mapping before importing. Duplicate emails are skipped automatically. The same flow imports your items catalog so you can bring your reusable line-item price list with you.

Yes. Export your customers, estimates, invoices, and individual line items as CSV at any time. Open them in Excel, Google Sheets, or pull them into another tool — your data is always yours, with no lock-in.

Most contractors send their first estimate within 5 minutes. Signup walks you through a 5-step guided setup, your account starts with a curated catalog of common construction line items, and you can import your existing customer list directly from a spreadsheet. No empty "My Sample Company" state to clean up.

Switching is straightforward. Bring your customer list with a CSV import, bring your price list with the items catalog import, and start estimating immediately. If you ever decide to leave, every customer, estimate, invoice, and line item exports back out as CSV — no lock-in, no holding your data hostage.

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