Materials Costing
Line-item material inputs with quantity, unit cost, and automatic subtotaling.
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Construction Estimating
Software Built to
Protect Your Margins
Generate accurate, margin-protected estimates online in minutes — not spreadsheets. Built for US contractors who are tired of underpricing every job.
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ProjectOffice Renovation #2241
Materials$42,800
Labor$31,200
Equipment$8,500
Subcontractors$14,000
Overhead
(18%)+$17,370
Profit
(22%)+$25,168
Total Quote $139,038
Built for Fast, Accurate Estimating
Create professional estimates with automatic overhead and profit calculations.
Estimate in 3 Minutes
Structured workflow gets you from blank project to complete proposal in under 3 minutes flat.
Bank-Grade Security
AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. SOC 2 Type II certified. Your data is fully protected.
Automated Profit Protection
Set overhead and margin once. They apply automatically to every estimate — zero manual work.
Core Solution
Overhead-Aware Estimating. Automatically.
QuickEstimate removes the burden of manual overhead calculation by automatically embedding your company's running cost rate into every single estimate you create.
Set Overhead % Once
Enter your real company running cost percentage. It locks in and protects every future bid automatically.
Target Margin Enforcement
Define your minimum profitable margin. See live whether you're hitting it as you build the estimate.
Professional Branded Proposals
One click exports a polished, client-ready PDF that wins trust before they've read a single number.
Materials$42,800
Labor$31,200
Equipment$8,500
Subcontractors$14,000
Overhead (18%
auto)+$17,370
Profit Margin
(22%)+$25,168
Total Quote
$139,038
Where Your Profit Disappears
Materials Undercount
–18%
Overhead Omission
–22%
Labor Miscalculation
–12%
Subcontractor Gaps
–8%
Margin Guesswork
–25%
Illustrative: Profit Lost Per Project –$18,400
*Illustrative example based on common estimating gaps we hear from contractors — actual figures vary by project and business.
Real Business Cost
Poor Estimates Are Silently Destroying Your Business
Every missed line item and guessed margin is a slow profit leak that compounds across every project you run.
Cash Flow Problems
Underbidding forces you to fund gaps from your pocket — a cycle that kills growing businesses.
Underpriced Contracts
Win the job, lose the profit. Contracts that look good on paper become financial disasters at completion.
Scope Creep & Disputes
Vague estimates breed change-order disputes and renegotiations that erode every dollar of margin.
Team Frustration & Burnout
When numbers don't add up, your project managers and crews bear the brunt — lower morale, higher turnover.
Use Cases
Who Benefits Most from QuickEstimate
From solo operators to multi-project firms — the right tools for every contractor type.
Estimate Faster. Win More. Keep Your Profit.
As a solo operator, your time is your most valuable asset. QuickEstimate handles the numbers so you can focus on the work — and stop leaving money on the table.
Create a professional estimate in under 5 minutes
Auto-apply your overhead to every bid automatically
Send branded PDF proposals that win client trust instantly
Know your exact profit margin before sending anything
Solo Contractor Dashboard
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Materials
costing with line-item breakdown
Auto overhead
application (set once)
Real-time profit
margin display
One-click
branded PDF export
Client
proposal approval tracking
Bid More Projects. Track Every Dollar.
General contractors juggle multiple subs, shifting scopes, and tight margins. QuickEstimate gives you the structure and visibility to stay profitable on every job.
Manage subcontractor quotes within each estimate
Track revisions cleanly without version chaos
Generate professional proposals that win premium clients
Know exactly where approval stands on every open bid
GC Multi-Project View
Every project, every bid, every margin in one place.
Subcontractor quote management
Revision management
with full history
Multi-project
margin dashboard
Client approval
tracking per proposal
Custom branded
PDF templates
Control Budget. Deliver on Margin.
Project managers need visibility and control from estimate to execution. QuickEstimate keeps your costs structured and your margin in sight throughout the project lifecycle.
Structured cost categories with full transparency
Real-time margin health monitoring per project
Change order tracking with client approval logs
Full project history for accurate future bidding
PM Control Center
Budget, margin, and approvals in real time.
Full cost
breakdown visibility
Live profit
margin tracking
Change order with
approval workflow
Complete
estimate history per project
Analytics &
reporting dashboard
Scale Profitably. Standardize Across Teams.
When multiple crews are estimating, consistency is everything. QuickEstimate ensures every estimator applies the same overhead rules and margin standards — every time.
Multi-user access with team collaboration tools
Shared overhead rate applied firm-wide
Advanced analytics across all projects and estimators
Dedicated account manager for onboarding support
Firm-Wide Dashboard
Standardize estimation across every team member.
Up to 5 team member
seats
Shared overhead rate
(firm-wide)
Advanced
multi-project analytics
Full custom
proposal branding
Dedicated account
manager
Product Features
Everything Built Into One Platform
Three pillars of profitable project estimation — costing, protection, and professional delivery.
Structured Costing That Leaves Nothing Out
Every estimate starts with a solid cost foundation. QuickEstimate structures your materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs into a clear, itemized breakdown.
- Materials with quantity, unit cost, and supplier notes
- Labor by hours, crew size, or lump sum
- Equipment — owned or rented, by day or week
- Individual subcontractor quotes within each estimate
- Automatic subtotaling and cost summary dashboard
Materials$42,800
Labor$31,200
Equipment$8,500
Subcontractors$14,000
Subtotal
$96,500
Automatic Overhead & Margin Protection
Set your company's real overhead rate once — QuickEstimate applies it automatically to every estimate you create. Pair it with your target margin and every bid is profit-protected from the start.
- Set overhead % once, applies to all future estimates
- Target profit margin with live health indicator
- Real-time margin display as you build each estimate
- Overhead calculator with 12 company cost categories
- Full cost summary dashboard before every send
Subtotal Cost$96,500
Overhead (18%
auto)+$17,370
Profit (22%)+$25,168
Total Quote
$139,038
Margin Health: 22%
Professional Proposals That Win Clients
Send polished, branded PDF proposals that set you apart from every competitor still emailing spreadsheets. Track exactly when clients view, approve, or request changes.
- Branded PDF export with your logo and colors
- Client approval tracking in real time
- Revision management with full version history
- Client notification emails sent automatically
- Full estimate archive for future reference
Proposal
#2241 Sent
Last ViewedToday 2:14 PM
Client
StatusUnder Review
Revisionv1 — No changes
Approval
Awaiting signature
Security & Compliance
Security and Compliance Comes Standard
Your estimate data, client information, and pricing are protected the same way regardless of your plan.
AES-256 Encryption
Data encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2+.
Role-Based Access
Strict access controls limit who can see customer data, internally and on your team.
SOC 2 Type II Hosting
SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure on secure, US-based servers.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing threat detection to identify and respond to security incidents.
Regular Audits
Periodic security assessments and penetration testing.
Process
From Project to Profitable Proposal in 6 Steps
QuickEstimate guides you through a clear, repeatable workflow that protects your margins at every step.
1
Create Project
Name your project, add client details, and set the location in under 60 seconds.
2
Add All Costs
Enter materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors with full line-item detail.
3
Set Overhead %
Apply your real company running cost rate to protect every business expense.
4
Set Profit Margin
Define your target margin and see exactly what to charge to stay profitable.
5
Generate Estimate
One click creates a polished, complete estimate PDF ready for client review.
6
Track Approval
Send the branded proposal and track approval status in real time from your dashboard.
All Features
Every Tool to Estimate with Confidence
Core Costing
Labor Costing
Calculate labor by hours, crew size, or lump sum with different trade rates per phase.
Equipment Costing
Track owned and rented equipment costs by day, week, or full job.
Subcontractor Costing
Add individual subcontractor quotes and compare bids without losing track of totals.
Profit Protection
Company Overhead %
Set your real overhead rate once. It applies to every estimate automatically.
Target Profit Margin
Define the exact margin you need. See live feedback as you build each estimate.
Margin Visibility
Real-time margin health indicators alert you before you underprice a single job.
Cost Summary Dashboard
Full overview of every cost category, overhead, margin, and total in one screen.
Proposals & Workflow
Branded Proposal PDF
Export polished, professional proposals with your logo and branding in one click.
Client Approval Tracking
Know exactly when a client views, approves, or requests changes on any proposal.
Revision Management
Handle client change requests with tracked revisions and full version history.
Estimate History
Full archive of every estimate — reference past projects to bid faster and smarter.
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. 14-day free trial on every plan.
Monthly
Annual
Save 30%
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Basic
Perfect for solo contractors starting with accurate estimating.
$
20.30
/mo
Billed $243.60/yr · Save $104.40/yr
- Up to 10 estimates/month
- Materials, labor & equipment
- Overhead % calculator
- Profit margin setting
- PDF export (branded)
- 90-day estimate history
MOST POPULAR
Gold
Complete solution for contractors who want profit protection on every job.
$
55.30
/mo
Billed $663.60/yr · Save $283.20/yr
- Unlimited estimates
- All Basic features
- Subcontractor costing
- Client approval tracking
- Revision management
- Full estimate history
- Priority support
Premium
For established firms running multiple estimating teams and projects.
$
/mo
- Everything in Gold
- 5 team member seats
- Team collaboration tools
- Custom proposal branding
- Advanced analytics
- Dedicated account manager
- API access
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Weighing a bigger platform too? See how QuickEstimate compares on price and features vs. Buildertrend and vs. JobTread.
FAQ
Questions Contractors Ask Before Switching
Excel is a blank canvas — powerful but dangerous. QuickEstimate is purpose-built: it
structures your costs, enforces overhead and margin rules automatically, and produces professional client
proposals no spreadsheet can match. It eliminates formula errors and version confusion entirely.
Absolutely. You set your exact overhead % based on your real company running costs — rent,
insurance, admin salaries, utilities, and more. It applies automatically to every estimate so you never
undercharge for overhead again. Adjust per-project if needed.
Yes — every plan includes branded PDF export. Upload your logo, choose your colors, and
QuickEstimate generates a polished proposal that impresses clients. Premium plans allow full custom branding
with your own template.
Yes — every plan includes a 14-day free trial with full feature access. No credit card
required to start. If you don't win more profitable projects within 14 days, simply cancel. We're confident
QuickEstimate will transform how you estimate.
Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 encryption. We're hosted on SOC
2
Type II certified infrastructure in the USA. Your estimate data, client information, and pricing is fully
private and never shared.
Yes — Gold and Premium plans include real-time client approval tracking. You'll see exactly
when a client opens your proposal, if they've requested changes, or when they've approved it. No more
chasing
clients by phone.
Stop the profit leak — QuickEstimate makes accurate, margin-protected estimating effortless. Reach out and we'll show you how.
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