Can you replicate my existing spreadsheet estimating process?

Yes; that's often the starting point. We audit your spreadsheet logic, identify what it's actually tracking, and build a proper system that does the same thing reliably, without breaking when someone edits the wrong cell.

Does it work for my specific trade?

We build trade-specific systems, not generic estimating templates. Whether you're in concrete, roofing, framing, pools, or any specialty trade, we design the system around your materials, labor units, and pricing methodology.

Can it connect to my accounting software?

Yes. We build integrations with QuickBooks, Sage, and other accounting platforms so job costs flow automatically between estimating, production, and financial reporting.

Estimating & Bidding

Custom Estimating & Bidding Software for Contractors

"Your estimating logic is your competitive edge. Don't flatten it into a generic tool."

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The Problem

Why off-the-shelf estimating software falls short

Generic estimating tools don't understand trade-specific materials, waste factors, or labor units
Your pricing logic lives in one person's head or a 40-tab spreadsheet
Bidding workflows are manual; proposals go out inconsistently with no version tracking
Historical job costing data isn't connected to your estimating inputs
You can't easily adjust for market conditions, material price swings, or regional factors

What We Deliver

Estimating systems built around your trade's reality

Trade-specific estimating engines with your materials, assemblies, and labor rates

Automated bid generation from takeoff data with consistent formatting

Historical cost comparison so estimates get smarter over time

Proposal workflows with version tracking and client-facing exports

Material price integration for real-time cost adjustments

Margin analysis dashboards that connect estimates to actual job costs

Field Example

What this looks like in practice

A concrete contractor was estimating in a spreadsheet that only the owner understood. When he was on vacation, the team couldn't bid. We built a structured estimating system that captured his pricing logic, automated common assemblies, and generated consistent proposals. The team now bids without bottlenecks, and accuracy improved because the system enforces their actual cost structure.

FAQ

Common questions

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Who We Build For

Built for your type of operation

We tailor this capability to the unique workflows and challenges of each trade.

Custom Home Builders

Custom Builders

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Specialty Contractors

Specialty Trades

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Spreadsheet Replacement

If your most important business system is a spreadsheet, that's a risk, not a strategy.

Custom Dashboards

If you need to open five tabs and a spreadsheet to know how your business is doing, that's the problem.

Your estimating logic shouldn't live in one person's head.

Let's build a system that captures your pricing knowledge and scales with your team.

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