Construction estimating software with sections, takeoffs and a cost book you make your own
For remodelers and contractors who estimate real work: sections and line items, quantities taken off from measurements, an internal margin the customer never sees, and an e-signature at the end.
- Takeoffs per line item that calculate the quantity for you
- A starter cost book of 40 common line items
- Internal cost and margin, versions and customer e-signature
US$16.95 per month · month to month, cancel anytime · all the tools for your trade
| Line item | Takeoff | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition and debris removal | 1 job | 1 job | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Wall tile | 2 × 8.5 ft × 8 ft + 1 × 5 ft × 8 ft | 176 sq ft | $18.00 | $3,168.00 |
| Floor tile | 1 × 9 ft × 6 ft | 54 sq ft | $16.50 | $891.00 |
| Shower pan and glass door | 1 ea | 1 ea | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 |
Example screen showing made-up sample data
Construction estimating software features
Sections and line items
Group the estimate into sections, each with its line items, quantity, unit price and tax.
Takeoffs that do the math
Enter units and dimensions (units × length × width × height) on each line and the quantity is calculated for you.
A starter cost book
Start from 40 common line items with reference prices and adjust them to your own.
Internal cost and margin
See your cost and margin on every estimate. The customer only sees prices.
Your default terms
Validity, terms and payment method filled in on every estimate, and changeable on each one.
E-signature on a link
Your customer views the estimate, downloads the PDF and signs or declines it online. You’re notified when they open it.
Versions without the mess
Edit an estimate after sending it and the next version is created automatically.
Expiry on its own
Once the validity date passes, the estimate is marked as expired.
From estimate to invoice
Invoice the total, a deposit or the balance, with one line per section.
A construction estimate isn’t a price list
A price list says what a square foot of tile costs. An estimate has to say how many square feet this bathroom has, where they come from and what you make on them. When the measurements live on a notepad and the prices in a spreadsheet, a single typo ends up in the customer’s total.
Construction estimating software keeps the takeoff inside each line item, so anyone can see where a quantity came from, and keeps your margin next to the price, where you can check it before you send.
Example: bathroom wall tile, from takeoff to total
The wall tile line item has two walls of 8.5 ft by 8 ft and one of 5 ft by 8 ft. You enter them as takeoff lines and the software adds up 176 sq ft. At $18.00 per sq ft that’s $3,168.00.
Floor tile is one area of 9 ft by 6 ft: 54 sq ft at $16.50, $891.00. Add demolition and the shower pan and the Tile and shower section comes to $6,859.00.
With the other sections, the estimate totals $14,860.00 before tax, and your internal cost leaves a 22.0% margin. The customer gets a link, asks to drop the glass door, you edit it, version 2 goes out, and they sign it online.
Keep the takeoff even for simple lines. When the customer asks “why 176 square feet?”, the answer is right there in the estimate.
Excel vs. construction estimating software
| Task | Excel | Gremio Software |
|---|---|---|
| Quantities | Measurements on paper, totals typed by hand | Takeoff lines that calculate the quantity |
| Prices | Copied from the last estimate | A cost book you adjust to your prices |
| Margin | Another tab, if anyone keeps it up | On every estimate, hidden from the customer |
| Changes | Several files with similar names | Automatic versions |
| Approval and invoice | Email back and forth, then retype | E-signature, then invoice with one click |
Who this construction estimating software is for (and who it isn’t for)
It’s built for remodelers, builders and specialty contractors who estimate by sections and need quantities they can back up.
It’s not what you’re looking for if you need:
- Unit-cost breakdowns into labor, materials and equipment, or separate overhead and profit lines.
- Importing a cost database from another program.
- Side-by-side comparison of two versions, or automatic follow-ups on unanswered estimates.
- Simple estimates without takeoffs: estimate software is lighter.
How to get started
Book the free demo
Bring a real estimate. In the demo we rebuild part of it with you.
Adjust the cost book
Set your prices on the line items you use most.
Send your first estimate
Your customer signs it online and you invoice it with one click.
One plan, flat rate
Month to month: cancel whenever. Nothing extra to pay for.
What you get
- All the construction estimating tools
- Sections, takeoffs and a 40-item cost book
- E-signature, versions and invoicing by section
- Unlimited users, with permissions for each person
- Receipts and invoices with your sales tax rates
- AI assistant: answers your questions and scans receipts from photos
- Payments, open balances and an income and expense ledger
- Desktop, tablet and cell phone, no install
- Export all your data whenever you want
- Email support
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my cost database from Excel?
Not today. You start from a cost book of 40 common line items and adjust the prices to your own. Customers, services and products can be imported from Excel or CSV.
Does it break line items down into labor, materials and equipment?
No. Each line item has one unit price, and each estimate keeps its internal cost and margin.
What happens if I change an estimate after sending it?
A new version is created, so you always know what the customer saw and signed.
Can I invoice in parts?
Yes. From an accepted estimate you invoice the total, a deposit or the balance. The invoice shows one line per section.
How much does the construction estimating software cost?
US$16.95 a month, one plan with every feature included, month to month: cancel anytime.
Want to see it with your own numbers?
We’ll walk you through the software using examples from your trade and answer any questions. No strings attached.