The Estimating Blog

Practical guides and insights for contractors who want to estimate faster, win more bids, and protect their margins.

Estimating Guides6 min read

Roofing Estimate Template: What to Include and How to Price It Right

A roofing estimate template that wins jobs and protects your margin. Learn what to include, how to price it right, and where contractors lose money.

By Dylan L. · July 17, 2026Read more
Business Development7 min read

General Contractor Markup: How Much Should You Be Charging?

Wondering what general contractor markup percentage you should charge in 2026? Here's how to set markup, protect your margin, and stop underbidding jobs.

By Dylan L. · July 17, 2026Read more
Estimating Guides7 min read

How to Price an ADU Build: Real Numbers, Real Margin

Learn how to price an ADU build with real numbers and real margin. A NH builder breaks down costs, markup, and the pricing mistakes that kill profit.

By Dylan L. · July 17, 2026Read more
Estimating Guides7 min read

Pricing Home Additions Without Eating the Overruns

Learn how to price a home addition without eating cost overruns. A New Hampshire builder breaks down real numbers, hidden costs, and margin protection.

By Dylan L. · July 17, 2026Read more
Estimating Guides7 min read

Tiny Home Construction Pricing: What Builders Should Actually Charge

Tiny home construction pricing explained by a working builder. Learn what to charge, how to bid, and where contractors lose money on small builds.

By Dylan L. · July 17, 2026Read more
AI & Technology7 min read

AI Construction Estimating: How It Works and Why Contractors Are Switching

How AI is transforming construction estimating — and why contractors who adopt it are winning more bids, protecting their margins, and getting their evenings back.

By Dylan L. · February 20, 2025Read more
Business Development8 min read

How to Write a Construction Proposal That Wins More Bids

Learn what makes a construction proposal win — and what makes clients say no. Plus a complete template for writing professional proposals that close.

By Dylan L. · February 10, 2025Read more
Estimating Guides9 min read

Construction Estimating for Trades: Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical & More

A practical estimating guide for trade contractors. Learn how to accurately estimate roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other trade work — and how AI can do it in seconds.

By Dylan L. · February 1, 2025Read more
Estimating Guides10 min read

How to Estimate a Construction Job: Step-by-Step Guide for Contractors

Learn how to estimate any construction project accurately — from scope review to final proposal. Plus how AI can cut your estimating time from hours to minutes.

By Dylan L. · January 22, 2025Read more
Software Reviews8 min read

Best AI Construction Estimating Software for Contractors (2025)

Compare the top AI-powered construction estimating tools. Find out which software is right for your trade, your budget, and your business.

By Dylan L. · January 15, 2025Read more