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Construction Estimating Software

Stop losing jobs to slow estimates.

Build professional estimates in minutes, convert them to invoices in one click, and manage change orders without the paperwork. Built for contractors who'd rather be on the job site than behind a desk.

30-day free trial Cancel anytime No charge during trial

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Full access for 30 days. Then $75/mo.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

$75 /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 $75 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.

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