Start a construction estimate

Upload your plans, describe the job, and pay once. Your estimate arrives by email as a PDF and an editable spreadsheet.

Your contact info

We'll send questions, updates and your finished estimate to this email.

Your name *

Company *

Email *

Phone

Company website

The project

Project name *

Project type *

Approximate size (SF)

Project address

Trades to price

Plans & documents

Drawings, specifications, addenda, geotech reports, photos. Upload files, share a link, or both.

Drop files here, or click to browseUp to 5 files, 40 MB total. Bigger plan sets: paste a share link below.

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Describe the job

Include as much as you can: what's being built, existing conditions, what the drawings don't say, and anything unusual about the site or schedule.

Overview *

Scope details and inclusions

Exclusions, or things to ignore in the drawings

Budget & timing

Target price, if you have one

Bid due date

I don't have a target. Just tell me what it should cost.

Estimate size

Starter · $129Up to $150K project · one revision Builder · $249$150K–$750K project · 3 revisions General Contractor · $449$750K–$2M project · unlimited revisions Custom quoteOver $2M project · we'll email a price first

Pick the tier that matches the project's expected value. If the plans show a larger project than the tier you chose, we'll email you before starting. See what each tier includes or read the FAQ.

Turnaround

Standard · 3 business daysAfter file confirmation · no extra charge Rush · 24 hoursAfter file confirmation · flat $149 added to any tier

The turnaround starts when we confirm your files, which we aim to do within one business day of payment. If your bid is due within two business days, email support@datumestimation.com before ordering.

Level of detail

Full line-item estimateEvery quantity, unit and cost by division Summary by divisionDivision totals, markups and assumptions only

I'm authorized to share these plans and documents for estimating. I understand the estimate is an opinion of probable cost, not a bid or guarantee, and I'll verify it before relying on it. I agree to the Terms of Service, including the refund policy, and the Privacy Policy.

Total due today$249

Your plans upload first, then you'll pay securely with Stripe. We aim to confirm your files within one business day of payment, and your turnaround starts then.