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    Interactive Live Demo

    Build a real estimate
    right here, right now

    Enter your project costs below. Watch overhead apply automatically and your margin calculate live — exactly the way QuickEstimate works on real jobs.

    Edit any number Overhead auto-applies Margin updates live Preview the proposal
    Build Estimate
    Margin Breakdown
    Proposal Preview
    Approval Tracking
    Step 1 — Your Project

    Add your costs & line items

    Type your project details below. Every number you enter instantly updates the margin preview on the right.

    quickestimate.io — New Estimate
    Project Details
    Line Items
    Description Qty/Hrs Rate ($) Total
    Subtotal (before overhead & margin) $0
    Overhead Rate
    Set once · Applies to every estimate automatically
    18%
    Typical range: 10–30% · Your overhead added: +$0
    How to use this demo Edit any field, add or remove line items, and drag the overhead slider. Every number updates your margin preview instantly. When you're ready, click "Preview Proposal" to see the client-facing PDF.
    Live Margin Preview
    Line item subtotal$0
    Overhead (18%)+$0
    Total cost$0

    Target margin 25%
    5%Typical: 20–35%60%

    Suggested Client Price
    $0
    $0 profit Net margin: 0%
    Margin health
    Margin below 15% — consider raising the price or reducing scope.

    Overhead in price$0
    Net profit$0
    Step 2 — Understand Your Numbers

    Margin & cost breakdown

    See exactly where your project money goes — and how overhead and margin protection work together to keep every job profitable.

    Line Item Cost
    $0
    Your direct project costs
    Overhead Added
    $0
    Auto-calculated & always included
    Total Cost
    $0
    What this project actually costs you
    Client Price
    $0
    What you charge the client
    Net Profit
    $0
    What you actually keep
    Margin %
    0%
    Profit as % of client price
    Cost composition — where does the client price go?
    Labor & Direct Costs
    $0
    Overhead
    $0
    Net Profit
    $0
    Why overhead protection matters

    Most contractors forget to include overhead in their estimates — it gets silently absorbed from their profit. QuickEstimate ensures it's always included, so the price you quote is the price that actually pays for your business to run.

    Step 3 — Client-Ready Output

    Your branded proposal PDF

    This is what your client receives — a clean, professional document. Your overhead rate and margin percentage stay private. They see the project and the price.

    Client Proposal Preview · PDF Export
    YourBusiness LLC
    Licensed & Insured Contractor
    Estimate #QE-0142 March 6, 2026
    Valid 30 days
    Kitchen Renovation — Davis Residence
    Mike & Sarah Davis
    Residential Renovation
    Description Qty/Rate Amount
    Subtotal$0
    Overhead & Operating CostsIncluded
    TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE$0
    👁️ What the client sees
    Project scope & line items
    Total project price
    Your branding & contact info
    Payment terms
    One-click e-approval button
    What stays private
    Your overhead rate (18%)
    Your target margin
    Your cost structure
    Your profit amount
    Looks professional. Protects you.

    A clean, branded proposal builds client confidence — and keeping your margin private protects your business. Clients approve faster when they see a professional document.

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    Step 4 — After You Send It

    Real-time approval tracking

    Once you send the proposal, QuickEstimate tracks every interaction — so you always know exactly where things stand without making a single follow-up call.

    Estimate Approved & Signed!
    Kitchen Renovation — Davis Residence · $9,660 confirmed

    Estimate sent to client

    Proposal emailed to Mike & Sarah Davis with a secure approval link.

    Today at 9:14 AM

    Client opened the proposal

    QuickEstimate detected the estimate was opened on a mobile device.

    Today at 11:32 AM

    Client reviewed for 4 minutes

    Scrolled through all line items and terms. Read time indicates serious consideration.

    Today at 11:34 AM

    Client e-signed and approved

    Digital signature collected. Project confirmed. You received an instant notification.

    Today at 2:07 PM

    Confirmation email auto-sent

    Both you and the client received a confirmation email with the signed estimate attached as a PDF.

    Today at 2:07 PM

    Project is live — start work

    No ambiguity. No follow-up calls. The estimate is approved, signed, and confirmed.

    Ready to begin
    What you get with e-approval
    Open & read notifications
    One-click client signature
    Auto confirmation emails
    Signed PDF auto-archived
    No follow-up calls needed
    Full activity audit trail
    Ready to stop underpricing your work?
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