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Cost & bid tools

Cost-per-square-foot, a contractor quote auditor, and markup tools. Coming soon.

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This tool is being built. In the meantime, the individual calculators each give you quantities and a regional cost estimate.

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Cost and bid planning tools

These tools help you turn material quantities into ballpark budgets. Pair any calculator with our cost data and methodology page, which lists national-average material prices with their sources and the date each was checked, plus approximate regional multipliers. Every calculator that shows a cost uses these figures and links back to the sources, so your estimate is transparent and defensible.

Remember that on-site prices vary by supplier, season, and region — always confirm against a local quote before committing a bid. Browse all estimating guides and the construction FAQ for more planning help.