Digital takeoff software and estimating tools for contractors

Built Estimator is offline estimating software that keeps your data local. No subscriptions. 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).

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

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.

Carpentry
HOURLY RATE
75 $/hr
Drywall
HOURLY RATE
55 $/hr
Electrical
HOURLY RATE
85 $/hr
Flooring
HOURLY RATE
70 $/hr
Framing
HOURLY RATE
65 $/hr
HVAC
HOURLY RATE
90 $/hr
Insulation
HOURLY RATE
58 $/hr
Paint & Finishes
HOURLY RATE
62 $/hr
Plumbing
HOURLY RATE
75 $/hr
Roofing
HOURLY RATE
68 $/hr
+ more 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.

Cost by Trade
$124,750
Total estimate
Framing
$47,500
38%
Electrical
$31,800
25%
Plumbing
$24,200
19%
Drywall
$14,200
11%
Flooring
$5,800
5%
Paint & Finishes
$2,250
2%
Labor Hours by Trade
620 hrs
410 hrs
310 hrs
180 hrs
82 hrs
32 hrs
Total
1,248 hrs

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 subscriptions.
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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