Accurate, Faster Estimates
Without the Guesswork.

If you're tired of winging it. Tired of piecing together old spreadsheets. Tired of hoping you didn't miss something that'll blow your margin later.

This is the moment where all of that stops.

You didn't get into construction to spend half your life wrestling spreadsheets.

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But that's exactly what estimating starts to feel like.

You open a blank sheet and stare at it. Or worse, you're working off the same Frankenstein template you've rebuilt 40 times over the years.

Add a line item here, delete a line there. Oops, broke a formula again. Rebuild. Reformat. Recheck the totals. Every estimate becomes a mini renovation project of its own.

And that's before you even face

The real problems.

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01You keep realizing after the fact you missed scope, and every miss comes directly out of your pocket.
02You're unsure which items should even be included, so you guess, and hope it's close enough.
03Your client version looks amateur unless you sink another hour prettying it up.
04You're constantly rebuilding instead of reusing, which means every estimate takes way too long.
05You never trust your numbers, because you know the process behind them is shaky.
How This Template Helps

You're not slow because you need more practice.

You're slow because you don't have a structure.

Logical estimating layout that follows the real construction sequence.
A fully integrated cost code set that is easily customizable.
A fully populated estimate that stops you from missing costs.
Different versions for Cost Plus and Fixed Cost.
A clean, client-ready output that makes you look dialed in.
What's Inside

Everything you need to price the next job.

01

Client-ready summary

A clean summary output you can hand straight to the homeowner, no extra cleanup required.

02

Pre-built cost categories

Pre-built cost categories for you. No more guessing what to include.

03

Instructions + walkthrough video

Instructions and a walkthrough video. Start immediately with confidence.

04

Google Sheets + Excel

Delivered in both formats, so you can work in the tool you already use.

Bonus

Get our custom AI prompt.

Using this prompt will output these three things in 5 minutes.

1

A complete project estimate scope description for all 36 divisions of this template.

2

A Schedule of Allowances you can paste into a Google Sheet and share with clients and designers.

3

A complete list of all Inclusions, Exclusions, and Assumptions you can use when reviewing the estimate with your client.

Meet Your Construction Coach

Hi, I'm Bryan Kaplan.

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I help remodelers, contractors, and custom home builders just like you improve your business and bottom line profitability. Whether you are just getting started in the industry or ready to scale, I can help.

I was a professional carpenter, remodeler, custom home builder, and entrepreneur for over 21+ years in residential construction.

I left the client side of the business in 2018 on a mission to help residential construction business owners like you get the training, systems, and processes in place to THRIVE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

01 Do I get Excel files?
Yes, the Project Estimate Template is delivered in BOTH Google Sheets and Excel formats to match the way you work.
02 Does this work for Fixed Cost and Cost Plus?
Yes, you will receive four versions of this template when you purchase. Two are fixed price, and two are cost plus. The only difference is how pricing is displayed across all versions. We have a walkthrough video that you will receive that walks you through how to pick which version works best for you.
03 How hard is it to use this template?
The Project Estimate Template is very easy to use once you've gotten oriented to how it's laid out. Clients often tell us they will never use anything else!

Ready to Stop Guessing?

You already know your estimates take too long. You already know you're guessing more than you should. And you already know one missed line item can wipe out days of profit.

This fixes all of it. Today.
No more winging it No more starting from scratch A cleaner, client-ready proposal A faster workflow A proven structure
Instant access after purchase.
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