We Built QuickEstimate to Stop Contractors from Losing Profit
Too many talented contractors lose money on every job because their estimating process is broken. That frustration sparked QuickEstimate — software designed to protect contractor profitability by making accurate, margin-aware estimating effortless.
Our Mission: Protect Contractor Profitability
Every estimate is a business decision. Too many contractors approach estimating like it's an admin task — filling spreadsheets with guesses and hoping the numbers work out. We believe estimating is where profit is either protected or lost.
QuickEstimate exists to put profitable estimating in the hands of every US contractor — from solo operators to established firms. Our mission is simple: eliminate the overhead blindspots, margin slippages, and unprofessional proposal delivery that have quietly destroyed contractor profitability for years.
The QuickEstimate Difference
We didn't build yet another spreadsheet template or generic estimating tool. We built software specifically for construction — where overhead is often invisible, margins are razor-thin, and one bad estimate can sink an entire year.
Our approach: Automate overhead protection. Make margin visible. Deliver proposals that win client trust. That's it.
Laser-Focused
We do one thing exceptionally well: help contractors estimate profitably. We won't dilute that mission with feature bloat.
Transparent
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Straightforward pricing. Our customers deserve honesty from day one.
Contractor-First
We listen obsessively to our contractors. Every feature, every update, every decision prioritizes contractor profitability.
How We Got Here
The Idea Goes Public
Frustrated by how easily spreadsheet estimating lets overhead and margin slip through the cracks, we start publishing practical estimating guides for contractors while building a better way to price construction work.
QuickEstimate Launches
Overhead and margin are built into every estimate automatically, and contractors send branded proposals their clients approve and sign online.
Easier Sign-In and Team Roles
Sign in with Google, field-worker accounts for clocking in from a phone, and ready-made role templates for team permissions.
Packages, Margin Health and Free Tools
Good, better and best package options, a live margin health indicator on every estimate, and free contractor calculators anyone can use.
Stop Losing Profit on Every Job
Start free and price your next job with your real overhead and margin built in. Every feature is free for 14 days, no credit card required.