BuildQuote — Free Contractor Estimate Calculator
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About BuildQuote
BuildQuote is a free online estimating tool designed for independent contractors, handymen, painters, drywall installers, tile setters, flooring contractors, deck builders, electricians, plumbers, roofers, and small general contractors. It helps you build accurate, professional quotes in under a minute, with regional pricing, overhead, and profit margin calculated automatically.
How BuildQuote Works
Enter your project details, add line items for each part of the job (choosing from common work types or entering custom rates), adjust your overhead and profit margin percentages, add sales tax if applicable, and generate a printable PDF quote in one click. Estimates save to your browser so you can return to them later. No account or signup is required.
Why Contractors Use It
Most independent contractors underprice their work by 15-25% because they forget to include overhead, use outdated rates, or fail to add a proper profit margin. BuildQuote addresses these issues by making overhead and profit explicit in every estimate, adjusting default rates for regional cost-of-living, and separating quantity from rate so you can verify the math before sending a quote.
Pricing
BuildQuote is free. No signup, no account, no data collection. Estimates and company settings are stored locally in your browser.