Fast Estimates
From a rough sketch to an organized specification and planning estimate — without starting from a blank spreadsheet.
💰 Less time rebuilding spreadsheets
🔨 Built for Solo Contractors and Small Crews
Stop Wasting Hours on Estimates
Turn a rough sketch into an organized specification and planning estimate — without starting from a blank spreadsheet. Respond to leads faster and put a clean document in front of your client instead of a hand-built spreadsheet.
✓ No credit card✓ Free to start✓ Guided setup
The Problem
Does This Sound Familiar?
The time contractors waste on estimates adds up fast. Here's what it costs you.
Spending hours per estimate
Time that could go toward the next job
Lost bids due to slow responses
Clients often go with whoever answers first
Unprofessional spreadsheet quotes
Harder to stand out next to a branded proposal
No way to manage team workflow
Duplicate work, missed deadlines, chaos
The Bottom Line
Time spent rebuilding estimates from scratch is time not spent on the next job — and a slow, unprofessional-looking quote can cost you the bid before you even get to talk price.
The Solution
BuildaDraft for Solo Contractors and Small Crews
Built by someone who understands construction. Designed for contractors who need to move fast.
Material & Buy List PDFs
Download Material List and Buy List PDFs today to use when discussing the job with a client (requires Build Pass or Pro). Branded, white-labeled proposals are part of the upcoming Contractor Pro plan.
💰 Real documents today — no blank spreadsheet
Transparent Pricing Data
State-level material cost adjustments, not a single national flat rate. Every number is traceable back to your inputs, so you can walk a client through it with confidence.
💰 Transparent, traceable pricing you can defend
Team Collaboration (Coming Soon)
Assign estimates to team members, track project pipeline, and manage a shared workflow. Coming soon with Contractor Pro for growing crews.
💰 Part of Contractor Pro ($199.99/month) — coming soon
Customer Database (Coming Soon)
Keep customer info, past estimates, and project history in one place. Coming soon with Contractor Pro.
💰 Part of Contractor Pro ($199.99/month) — coming soon
Proposal Management (Coming Soon)
Create, send, and track proposals by status, with pipeline insights. Coming soon with Contractor Pro.
💰 Part of Contractor Pro ($199.99/month) — coming soon
The Process
From Sketch to Build Plan
A guided, step-by-step process — no blank spreadsheet required.
1
Enter Job Details
Client name, project type, location — start fresh or reuse details from a previous Build Plan.
2
Select Structure & Materials
Choose building type (pole barn, deck, shed, addition, etc.) and materials. Smart defaults save time.
3
Get Your Planning Estimate
State-level pricing data calculates materials & labor. See a detailed breakdown.
4
Review & Adjust
Add markup, notes, and payment terms. Review the full estimate before downloading.
5
Download & Save
Download available project documents — Material List and Buy List PDFs — to use when discussing the job with your client. Requires a Build Pass ($24.99) or Pro.
Built for the field
What BuildaDraft does for your estimating workflow
✓ Go from a rough sketch to a downloadable estimate without starting from a blank spreadsheet.
✓ Every estimate uses the same structured material list and buy list — no more rebuilding spreadsheets per job.
✓ Own your Build Plans permanently with a Build Pass, and revise them as the job scope changes.
Pricing
Simple Plans. No Surprises.
Pay for what you need. Build Pass for one project, Pro for ongoing work.
Free
$0
Explore and estimate
- 1 active Build Plan
- Guided Idea → Estimate workflow
- Material List and Buy List views
- No credit card needed
Build Pass
$24.99one-time per 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 client jobs at a better rate
- 5 Build Passes — apply to any plans
- Cheaper than 5 separate passes
- Material & Buy List downloads per plan
- Credits do not expire
Pro
$79.99/month
For active contractors
- 30 Build Plans per month
- Full ownership and downloads
- Material & Buy List PDF exports
- Priority feature access
Contractor Pro ($199.99/mo) and Contractor Teams ($249.99/mo + $29.99/seat) coming soon. See all pricing →
Questions?
Contractor FAQ
Everything you need to know before getting started.
How long does it take to create an estimate?
It varies by project complexity, but the guided workflow means you're not rebuilding a spreadsheet from scratch each time. Your customer can see an organized specification and planning estimate same-day instead of waiting on a hand-built quote.
Can I customize estimates with my company branding?
Build Plans are downloaded as clean, organized PDFs that you can use when discussing the job with clients. Custom branding and white-labeled proposals are part of the upcoming Contractor Pro plan ($199.99/month). Start free to see the document quality — upgrade to Pro or get a Build Pass to download.
Do I own my customer data?
Yes, completely. All your customer information, estimates, and projects belong to you. You can export anytime. We never sell or share your data.
What if I need to adjust pricing?
Easy. Add markups, labor adjustments, or material overrides before sending. BuildaDraft gives you the foundation—you control the final number.
Can my team members use it?
Yes. Contractor Pro ($199.99/month, coming soon) will include unlimited team members. Assign estimates, manage projects, and track pipeline together. Perfect for growing crews.
What if I give a quote but prices change?
Our pricing uses state-level construction cost adjustments rather than a single national flat rate. Estimates are planning estimates, not locked-in prices — mention 'pricing valid for 30 days' in your proposals, and re-run the estimate before ordering if time has passed.
Is there a learning curve?
No. Most contractors figure it out in their first estimate. We have video tutorials for every feature. Support is available if you get stuck.
How much can I actually save?
It depends on how many estimates you produce and how long each one currently takes you. Most contractors spend significant time per estimate building spreadsheets from scratch — BuildaDraft replaces that with a guided workflow so you can spend more of your time on the job, not the paperwork.
Stop wasting time
Generate Your First Build Plan
Free to start. No credit card. No commitment. See how fast you can respond to your next lead.
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