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Contractor Estimate Workbook

Build costs line by line, then roll overhead, margin, tax, alternates, and allowances into a clean total.

Who it's for

Small contractors and estimators who want a repeatable cost build-up without hiding margin inside markup.

  • Price labor, material, equipment, subcontractors, and other direct costs.
  • Keep overhead, margin, tax, alternates, and allowances visible.
  • Start with an editable unit-price library instead of a blank sheet.

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Contractor Estimate Workbook cover sheet
Contractor Estimate Workbook cover sheet. Sample figures are illustrative.
Contractor Estimate Workbook summary with sample estimate data
Contractor Estimate Workbook summary with sample estimate data. Sample figures are illustrative.

Need the method behind the sheet?

Read the companion guide before you put the workbook into your process.

Read: How to Estimate General Contracting Jobs Without Missing Scope, Subs, Schedule, or General Conditions

Built for Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). Other spreadsheet apps have not been verified. Review formulas and replace all sample inputs with current information for your business before relying on the workbook.