Digital takeoff software and estimating tools for contractors

Built Estimator is offline estimating software that keeps your data local. No subscription required for the Desktop app. No cloud dependency. Your catalog. Your trade rates. Your exports.

The estimating flow

Build the scope, set rates, check totals, export. No fluff.

1
Build scope
Add line items by hand, draft from notes, or use Guided Scope.
2
Organize by trade
Group by trade. Apply your trade and material rates.
3
Totals & hours
See cost and labor hours by trade as you build.
4
Export
Export PDF, Word, Excel, and proposals. Send it.

Local or shared projects

Local projects live on this computer. Shared projects live in a folder your team can access (NAS/internal server, shared drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud Drive).

Product preview · sample data
Project Hub
Project
Client
Address
Updated
Complete Scope Demo - Main Level Remodel Estimating
Hansen Residence - Lakeville, MN - Today 9:14 AM
Hansen Residence
Lakeville, MN
Today 9:14 AM
456 Demo Ave - Kitchen + Bath Bid Sent
Pine Street LLC - Shakopee, MN - Yesterday 4:02 PM
Pine Street LLC
Shakopee, MN
Yesterday 4:02 PM
Desert Ridge - Patio Cover + Stucco Repair In Progress
Ridgeview Homes - Phoenix, AZ - Jan 12
Ridgeview Homes
Phoenix, AZ
Jan 12
Capitol Hill - Condo Refresh Awarded
Northline Property Group - Seattle, WA - Jan 08
Northline Property Group
Seattle, WA
Jan 08
Oak Park - Basement Finish Complete
J&M Renovations - Chicago, IL - Dec 22
J&M Renovations
Chicago, IL
Dec 22
Project
Client
Address
Updated
Westfield - Retail Tenant Buildout Estimating
Westfield Ops - Orlando, FL - Today 8:05 AM - SHARED
Westfield Ops
Orlando, FL
Today 8:05 AM SHARED
Midtown - Office Refresh (Phase 2) On Hold
Halcyon Partners - Denver, CO - Today 7:41 AM - SHARED
Halcyon Partners
Denver, CO
Today 7:41 AM SHARED
Cedar Grove - Siding + Windows Bid Sent
Cedar Grove HOA - Charlotte, NC - Yesterday 6:10 PM - SHARED
Cedar Grove HOA
Charlotte, NC
Yesterday 6:10 PM SHARED
Mission District - Stair Rebuild Awarded
Valencia Property - San Francisco, CA - Jan 10 - SHARED
Valencia Property
San Francisco, CA
Jan 10 SHARED
Mock UI for illustration. Buttons are non-functional.

Three ways to add items

Pick an entry method. Switch anytime. Nothing breaks.

Product preview · buttons are non-functional

Manual Entry

Add line items with full control over unit, quantity, hours per unit, and material rate.

Precise Editable Low friction

Smart Draft Generator

Paste or dictate scope notes. Get starter line items. Review first.

Paste & parse Review first Cuts typing

Guided Scope

Build a scope first, then add labor and materials. Auto-fill from your catalog, then fine-tune.

Structured Quick start Good for teams
1

Choose Project Pack

Professional takeoff tools

Measure on the plan. Keep takeoffs tied to the job.

Scale: Calibrated (1 px = 0.052 ft)
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Totals: Lines: 0 ft • Areas: 0 sq ft • Count: 0
Tools
Floorplan
Info
Scale
Calibrated
Totals
Lines 0 ft
Areas 0 sq ft
Count 0
Tips
Select a tool to see tips

This is an interactive preview. The desktop app includes more tools, snapping, and labeling.

Trade & Catalog Manager

Set your trade rates. Build your catalog. Add items with a click.

Product preview · sample data
Carpentry
HOURLY RATE
75 $/hr
Drywall
HOURLY RATE
65 $/hr
Electrical
HOURLY RATE
95 $/hr
Flooring
HOURLY RATE
70 $/hr
Framing
HOURLY RATE
70 $/hr
HVAC
HOURLY RATE
105 $/hr
Insulation
HOURLY RATE
60 $/hr
Paint & Finishes
HOURLY RATE
60 $/hr
Plumbing
HOURLY RATE
100 $/hr
Roofing
HOURLY RATE
70 $/hr
Default trade rates — more, and fully editable, inside the software
Item Metrics Unit Used Actions
Site Setup & Protection
Sitework
HRS/UNIT 2.0
MAT RATE $150.00
 LS 3
Frame Walls
Framing
HRS/UNIT 0.08
MAT RATE $2.50
 LF 28
Electrical Rough-in
Electrical
HRS/UNIT 0.12
MAT RATE $3.25
 SF 18
Hang Drywall
Drywall
HRS/UNIT 0.05
MAT RATE $1.25
 SF 31
Paint Walls
Paint & Finishes
HRS/UNIT 0.03
MAT RATE $0.85
 SF 27
Install Vanity
Plumbing
HRS/UNIT 1.50
MAT RATE $180.00
 EA 2

Project insights at a glance

See cost by trade and labor hours by trade as you build.

Sample project data

Export-ready documents

Client-safe exports. Internal exports. Proposals. Pick what you need.

Client View Estimate
PDF Word Excel
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Company View Estimate
PDF Word Excel
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Proposal
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Offline-first
No cloud required. Works without internet. Your data stays on your device.
Lifetime License
One purchase. No Desktop subscription.
Local data
Everything stored locally. Complete privacy and control.
Fast workflow
Quick entry, instant calculations, rapid exports.
Clean exports
Professional documents ready for client delivery.
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