Job Site Cost Estimator
A detailed pre-bid cost audit. Enter every cost category — labor, materials, equipment, permits, subs, disposal, insurance — and see your total estimated job cost with a full breakdown.
How This Calculator Works
Enter your labor details (hours, rate, crew size), then fill in each cost category that applies to your job — materials, equipment rental, permits, subcontractors, site prep, disposal fees, and insurance or bonds. Set your contingency percentage and optionally enter square footage.
You'll get a total estimated job cost with a visual breakdown showing what percentage of your total goes to each category, plus a contingency buffer and cost per square foot if you entered one.
Use this before you build your bid price. The Bid Calculator adds your markup and profit on top. This tool makes sure you haven't missed any costs underneath.
Enter Job Costs
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Enter your job costs to see a full cost breakdown with contingency.
Don't Leave Money on the Table
The #1 reason contractors lose money on jobs isn't bad work — it's missed costs in the estimate. This tool makes sure every dollar is accounted for.
Every Cost Category Covered
Most estimators only cover materials and labor. This tool includes permits, subcontractors, site prep, disposal fees, insurance, and bonds — the costs that kill your margins when you forget them.
Built-In Contingency
Set a contingency percentage (default 10%) to cover the unexpected — weather delays, material price changes, scope creep, or anything else that eats into your profit.
Know Where Your Money Goes
See a full breakdown showing what percentage of your job cost goes to each category. Find where your money is going and identify the biggest areas to negotiate or save.
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