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Win More Bids with Accurate Cost Estimates
Generate a fully itemized construction cost estimate, add real contractor bids, and present clients with a polished summary — all in one place.
No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just numbers you can stand behind.
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- Cost To Build Calculator
- Save 1 Bid
Basic
$40 / month
$19.99
/ month
Perfect for individual projects. Billed monthly, cancel anytime.
- Full Cost To Build Calculator
- Printable Summary Page
- No Ads
- Premium Version + Stats Page
- Save up to 2 Bids
Basic Yearly
$420 / year ($35/mo)
$199.99
/ year
Save $220/yr
Best value for ongoing projects. Billed annually.
- Full Cost To Build Calculator
- Printable Summary Page
- No Ads
- Premium Version + Stats Page
- Save up to 2 Bids
⭐ Best for Contractors
Basic+
$840 / year ($70/mo)
$399.99
/ year
Save $440/yr
For pros managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Full Cost To Build Calculator
- Printable Summary Page
- No Ads
- Premium Version + Stats Page
- Save up to 12 Bids (6× more than Basic)
- Items Page — customize item costs
- Edit Item Prices — set your own unit cost per item
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Itemized cost breakdowns
Contractor bid management
Printable PDF summary reports
Customizable item pricing
Estimates in minutes
How It Works
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Step One
Run the Calculator
Enter the project details — square footage, location, construction type, and finish specifications — to generate a fully itemized cost estimate in seconds.
- Select foundation, framing & roofing type
- Choose interior & exterior finish levels
- Specify kitchen, bathroom & appliance details
- Costs calculated instantly in real time
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Step Two
Review the Cost Summary
See every cost broken down by category and subcategory — with material, labor, and totals for each line item. Expand any category to drill into the detail.
- Costs split by Material, Labor & Total
- Expandable categories for granular detail
- Toggle any line item in or out of total
- Adjust overhead & profit percentages
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Step Three
Add Bids to Adjust the Summary
Attach real contractor bids to any line item in your estimate. Toggle bids on or off to see how they affect the project total — and compare your numbers side by side.
- Add up to 12 bids per category (Basic+)
- Toggle individual bids in or out of total
- Compare your estimate vs. actual bids
- Keep all project bids organized in one place
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Step Four
View Cost Statistics
The Stats Page breaks down costs by square footage and quantity — giving you a clear picture of where the money goes and how your bid compares to the baseline estimate.
- Cost per square foot by component
- Quantity-based cost validation
- Breakdown across structure, MEP & finishes
- Available on all paid plans
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Step Five
Print & Share Your Summary Report
Generate a professional, printable summary report with full cost breakdowns by category. Share it with clients, owners, or lenders — a clean deliverable that sets you apart from the competition.
- PDF-ready, professionally formatted
- Full cost breakdown by category & subcategory
- Grand total with overhead & profit included
- Impress clients with a polished presentation
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Why Contractors Choose CostToBuild
Everything You Need to Win More Bids
Itemized Estimates
Every cost broken down by category, subcategory, material, and labor — not just a lump-sum number.
Bid Management
Add real bids to any line item, toggle them on or off, and compare actual bids against your baseline estimate.
Printable Reports
Deliver a clean, professional PDF summary to clients — a polished presentation that sets you apart from the competition.
Custom Item Pricing
Basic+ lets you adjust the unit cost of every individual item — flooring, cabinets, countertops, appliances, and more.
Cost Stats Page
Validate your numbers with cost-per-square-foot breakdowns across every component of the build.
Fast Turnaround
Generate a complete, category-level estimate in minutes — not hours. More time winning jobs, less time doing math.
Ready to Win Your Next Bid?
Start with the free calculator or unlock the full estimator with bid management today.