Property Owners
Planning your own build
Turn a rough idea — a shed, a barn, an addition — into a defined plan, a real budget, and a list of questions to ask before you sign anything.
🧭 From idea to estimate, guided every step
Know What You're Building Before You Pay To Build It.
Define the project, understand the cost, and know what to ask — whether you're planning your own build or quoting one for a client, without starting from a blank spreadsheet.
✓ Free to start✓ No credit card✓ Guided setup
Example planning estimate
36' × 48' Pole Barn
Materials
$28,640
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, and no need to already know construction pricing going in.
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 an itemized cost breakdown you can review, save, and build from.
Who it's for
Two Journeys, One Build Plan
Whether you're planning your own project or quoting one for a client, BuildaDraft adapts to how you work.
Contractors
Quoting jobs for clients
Turn a customer's project idea into an organized specification and planning estimate without starting from a blank spreadsheet.
What you get
See the Whole Project More Clearly
Every Build Plan brings your project details, planning estimate, and material information into one organized workspace.
Transparent
See the assumptions, project inputs, and cost categories used to create your planning estimate.
Guided
Move from a rough idea through specifications, estimates, materials, and buying information one step at a time.
Organized
Keep your project definition, planning estimate, material requirements, buy list, and supplier quotes together.
Flexible
Start free, permanently unlock one project with Build Pass, plan several projects with Build Pack, or choose Pro for ongoing work.
How it works
From Idea to Build Plan
Follow a guided process from rough dimensions to specifications, a planning estimate, and material information.
- 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 download.
- 5
Download & Save
Keep the Build Plan for later, and download available project documents to use when discussing it with a client or contractor (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
- Material & Buy List 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
- Material & Buy List downloads per plan
Pro
$79.99/month
30 Build Plans/month, full ownership
- 30 Build Plans per month
- Full ownership and downloads
- Material & Buy List PDF exports
- Priority feature access
Designed for property owners and builders
Now in beta — estimate smarter with us
State-level
pricing data
Transparent
calculations
Material & Buy List
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.
How are BuildaDraft planning estimates created?
BuildaDraft uses the project details you provide, structured construction assumptions, and state-level cost adjustments to create a planning estimate. Actual quantities, labor rates, supplier prices, site conditions, taxes, delivery costs, permits, and contractor pricing can vary. Verify important information locally before purchasing materials or beginning construction.
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