Construction Estimate Calculator
Professional construction project estimation tool
PROJECT ESTIMATE
Project Information
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Contractor Information
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Cost Breakdown
Labor $0
Materials $0
Overhead & Profit $0
Total Estimated Cost $0
This estimate is valid for 30 days and subject to final measurements and material selections.
Estimate Calculator
Project Parameters
Labor Breakdown
| Trade | Hours Needed | Base Rate/hr | State Multiplier | Loaded Rate/hr | Labor $ | Notes |
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Total Labor Cost: $0
Materials Breakdown
| Item/Room Finish | Qty / Allowance | Unit Cost $ | Total $ |
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Subtotal Materials: $0
Additional Costs
Final Calculation
Total Direct Labor: $0
Total Materials (incl. Design Fees): $0
Subcontractor Bids: $0
GC Markup on Materials + Subs: $0
Overhead / Admin Fee (10%): $0
Contingency: $0
Pre-Profit Total: $0
Profit: $0
FINAL ESTIMATE: $0
Design Fees Structure
Bundle design services into your bid so clients don't shop another designer. Set your rates below and they'll automatically integrate with your estimates.
| Tier | Description | Hourly / Flat? | Rate/Package |
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| Associate | Entry-level selections, basic render support | Hourly | $75/hr |
| Lead | Manages client, does full material boards, main point of contact | Hourly | $125/hr |
| Senior | High-end / architectural, layout changes, spec book, site walks | Hourly | $175/hr |
| Flat Bath Package | Tile, vanity, paint, fixtures, lighting, mirrors | Flat | $800 / bath |
| Flat Kitchen Package | Cabinets, counters, plumbing, lighting, paint | Flat | $1,500 / kitchen |
Design Fee Calculator
Hourly Services
hrs × $75
hrs × $125
hrs × $175
Flat Rate Packages
× $800
× $1,500
Total Design Fees: $0
How It Integrates:
When you set "Designer Involved?" to "Yes" in the Calculator tab, these design fees are automatically added to your Materials cost and included in all markup calculations. The client sees design services bundled seamlessly into their estimate.
State Labor Rate Multipliers
This is the engine for location pricing. Labor multipliers automatically adjust your base rates based on regional market conditions.
How It Works:
- • 0.85 multiplier = 15% cheaper than national base (e.g., Arkansas)
- • 1.40 multiplier = 40% higher than national base (e.g., Massachusetts)
- • Your Labor table automatically updates when you select a different state
| State | Labor Multiplier | Notes |
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Workflow for Quoting Jobs:
- Pick State, Sq Ft, Scope Level
- Enter realistic hours per trade
- Enter material allowances (don't under-allow — that's how you lose money)
- Add subs
- Set: Contingency (10–15% for remodels), GC markup (20–35%), Profit target (15–30%)
- The calculator spits out: Labor total, Materials total, Overhead/contingency/markup, Final number
- PROJECT ESTIMATE tab prints to PDF for client