Construction Cost Estimator

Construction Cost Estimator

by Contractor Tools

516 ratings
106 reviews
#54 in paid Business
🔧 Utilities
💼 Business
$19.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 5, 2012
  • September 26, 2026
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Quickly generate on-site construction and repair estimates. Break down costs by material, labor, and more. Save custom items or purchase detailed costbooks for thousands of construction items. Email professional PDF estimates to clients.

✓On-site estimate creation
✓Customizable PDF reports
✓Company branding on estimates
✓Organized cost breakdown
✓Customizable costbook
✓International currency support
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What's New in Construction Cost Estimator

5.0.1

September 26, 2026

Stability and performance improvements

10

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$49.99

NHI Costbook 2014

NHI Costbook 2014

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Top Paid

📉 54-9

Business

This app dropped -9 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on October 8, 2026.

User reviews

Good but labor intensive

I’m a plumbing contractor and I’ve been using the app for more than 10 years now. I do primarily new construction, some remodeling and a little service work. I use the app for all new construction bids and remodeling.

The initial setup was very labor intensive. I bought the estimator books and they helped but some of the pricing was incredibly low. Everything had to be loaded into the app by hand from the estimator books.

As I’m sure you can guess every time you’re hit with a price increase for labor or materials, it’s entering everything by hand.

At one point I wanted to upload my pricing to my iPad so I could input information on remodeling bids onsite. Sadly there’s no way to do that and I lost the momentum pretty quickly trying to enter everything by hand on an iPad.

At the time you could purchase an add on for $35/month but with the amount of remodel work I do that price couldn’t be justified.

All of that aside, once you have everything uploaded to the app it a great timesaver.
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Simplicity

Been using this app for years. It makes billing so fast and easy.!

I have used this for years

For me this app works perfectly for my small business. I appreciate that they keep it simple and easy to use.

Una herramienta muy útil.

Si la sabes usar, puedes encontrar la respuesta a todos tus problemas. Muy buena herramienta de trabajo. Por eso le doy las 5 estrellas.

Best estimate program!

You know most of these types of programs are way off. Also they just don’t look right or are complex to use. This isn’t. It actually makes me more money as a contractor and honestly I’ve had several customers tell me they have selected me due to my presentation of bid using this software. Also insurance companies weren’t used to it at first but have come to appreciate its great details and I have never had any issues with pricing once I show and mention the price book I utilized and how I came to my figures. It’s simple to use for us old school contractors and is quite professional for everyone and transparent. I personally have used it for years. Love it! Accurate, area coordinated pricing, fair and profitable. Keep up the good work!
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Freezing on login screen

Bug

Incompatibility with older devices

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Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to sync estimates across devices

Feature

More customization options for reports

Feature

Integration with accounting software

Feature

Desktop version for office use

Feature

Multiple custom cost books

Feature

Ability to calculate tax and markup separately

Feature

FAQ

What does the Construction Cost Estimator app do?

This app helps contractors and service companies quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. It allows for detailed cost breakdowns, customization of reports, and direct emailing of professional PDF estimates to clients.

How are costs broken down in the app?

Each cost item can be broken down into Material, Labor, Other, and Subcontract costs. You can also organize costs by Phases, Areas, and Categories, and enter your overhead, profit, and tax rates for each project.

Can I create my own cost items?

Yes, you can save frequently used cost items in your own custom costbook. This allows you to build a personalized library of costs for your specific business needs.

What are the Craftsman Costbooks and how much do they cost?

Craftsman Costbooks are optional in-app purchases that provide detailed costs for over 30,000 common construction items. There are three different costbooks available, each costing $49.99. These are particularly useful for estimating unfamiliar work or verifying subcontractor bids.

Is the app compatible with different currencies and units?

Yes, the app provides full support for international currencies and units, making it suitable for a wide range of users globally. The Craftsman Costbooks, however, are localized for the US and Canada.