DIYers & Homeowners
Planning your own build
Turn a rough idea — a shed, a barn, an addition — into a clear plan and a real budget, no construction background required.
🧭 From idea to estimate, guided every step
Plan Your Build, Step by Step.
BuildaDraft walks you from a rough building idea to a complete, confident cost estimate — defaults, specification, and pricing, all in one guided flow. No spreadsheets, no guesswork.
✓ Free to start✓ No credit card✓ 5-min setup
Live estimate
36' × 48' Pole Barn
Materials
$28,640
Time
< 5m
Confidence
98/100
Roofing$7,920
Framing + Posts$12,480
Contractor Pro ($199.99/mo) and Contractor Teams ($249.99/mo) coming soon. See all pricing →
What it does
One Guided Path From Idea to Estimate
BuildaDraft turns a rough building idea into a complete, priced build plan. You describe what you want to build, we suggest sensible defaults, you adjust the specification to match your vision, and we calculate a full, itemized cost estimate — all in one guided flow. No spreadsheets, no guesswork, no need to already know construction pricing.
1
Idea
Start with a structure type and rough dimensions. That's all it takes to begin.
2
Specification
Review and adjust recommended materials — roofing, siding, framing, and more — until it matches your build.
3
Estimate
Get a complete, itemized cost breakdown you can trust, save, or share.
Who it's for
Built for Anyone Planning a Build
Whether you're building for yourself or for a client, BuildaDraft adapts to how you work.
Contractors
Quoting jobs for clients
Go from a client's ask to a complete, priced proposal in minutes instead of hours — without touching a spreadsheet.
Teams & Builders
Managing multiple projects
Keep every build's defaults, specification, and estimate organized in one place as your workload grows.
What you get
A Plan You Can Actually Trust
Every build plan comes out accurate, fast, clear, and ready to grow with you.
Accurate
Industry-standard pricing data and structural engineering calculations behind every number, so you can trust the result.
Fast
Go from rough idea to complete estimate in about 5 minutes — no spreadsheets, no manual lookups.
Clear
Every stage explains what happens next in plain English, and every number in the estimate is traceable back to your inputs.
Scalable
Start free with one Build Plan. Buy a Build Pass for permanent ownership of one project, a Build Pack for five, or upgrade to Pro for ongoing work at 30 Build Plans per month.
How it works
Idea to Estimate in About 5 Minutes
Five simple steps. No learning curve, no experience required to get started.
- 1
Describe your build
Tell us the structure type and rough dimensions — no plans or blueprints needed to get started.
- 2
Review smart defaults
BuildaDraft suggests sensible materials and specs based on your structure, which you can accept or change.
- 3
Fine-tune the specification
Adjust roofing, siding, framing, and other details until the plan matches exactly what you want to build.
- 4
Get your priced estimate
See a complete, itemized cost breakdown generated from your specification — ready to review or share.
- 5
Download & Share
Keep the Build Plan for later, share it with a client, or download the full document package as PDFs (requires Build Pass or Pro).
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free or buy what you need. Build Pass for one project, Build Pack for five, Pro for ongoing work.
Free
$0
Explore the guided Build Plan workflow
- 1 active Build Plan
- Guided Idea → Estimate workflow
- Material List and Buy List views
- No credit card needed
Build Pass
$24.99one-time per Build Plan
Own one Build Plan permanently
- Permanent ownership of one Build Plan
- Project revisions
- Document downloads
- Build history
Build Pack
$41.99for 5 Build Passes
Plan multiple builds at a better rate
- 5 Build Passes — apply to any plans
- Cheaper than 5 separate passes
- Revisions and downloads per plan
Pro
$79.99/month
30 Build Plans/month, full ownership
- 30 Build Plans per month
- Full ownership and downloads
- PDF exports included
- Priority feature access
Trusted by builders
Join thousands who estimate smarter
Industry-standard
pricing data
Accurate
calculations
Professional
PDF exports
Questions?
We've got answers
Find out everything you need to know about BuildaDraft and how it works.
Who should use BuildaDraft?
Anyone estimating construction! DIYers use it for personal projects, contractors use it for client quotes, and teams use it for full project management. Start free, no experience needed.
Do I need an account to start?
The area calculator is completely free and doesn't require an account. For estimates, create a free account to get started. No credit card needed.
Why are my estimates accurate?
BuildaDraft uses industry-standard pricing data and structural engineering formulas. All calculations are transparent—you can see exactly how we arrived at each number.
Can I switch plans anytime?
Start free with 1 active Build Plan. Buy a Build Pass ($24.99) for permanent ownership of one project, or a Build Pack ($41.99) for 5 projects at a better rate. Pro ($79.99/month) covers 30 Build Plans per month. Contractor Pro and Teams are coming soon for business and team workflows.
Ready when you are
Plan Your Next Build, Step by Step
Go from a rough idea to a complete, priced build plan — free to start, no spreadsheets required.
No credit card • Free to start • Unlimited free area calculator