Estimate versus actual
Keep the original commercial picture visible while recording real project expenditure so problems can be spotted before final account.
- Estimated costs
- Actual spend
- Margin visibility
Construction cost control
Construction Job Costing Software for UK Contractors
Compare estimated costs with what the job is actually costing while work is still underway. Track receipts, variations, milestones and margin in EstiMate.
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Know the margin before the end.
Log receipts on site and see estimate versus actual as you go.
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Quotes created
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In quotes sent
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Free plan · no card
Any device
Phone, tablet & desktop
What you get
Why builders choose EstiMate
Track receipts against the job
Record project spending as it happens rather than reconstructing costs months later from bank statements.
- Receipt records
- Project allocation
- Cost history
Control variations
Price and record additional work so changes do not disappear into the original contract sum.
- Variation pricing
- Client approval workflow
- Updated contract value
Understand the business
Use project data to understand revenue, margin and quoted-versus-actual performance across the company.
- Project analytics
- Commercial reporting
- Payment tracking
One system
From enquiry to final account
01
Create the job
Client, site address, project title. Takes 30 seconds.
02
Quote & win it
Breakdowns, optional extras, one-tap online acceptance.
03
Sign the contract
A build contract from the quote, e-signed online.
04
Run the job
Programme, site diary, snagging and variations.
05
Get paid
Milestones tracked and overdue payments chased.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel monthly subscriptions any time.
Free
£0
Try it on real jobs before you commit.
- 3 jobs per month
- Material & labour breakdowns
- Builder's calculators
EstiMate
£15.99/ month
Unlimited quotes and the full app.
- Unlimited jobs, branded PDFs
- Quote sharing, contracts & e-signatures
- Receipts, milestones & payment tracking
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EstiMate Pro
£39.99/ month
Everything, plus the full AI suite.
- AI quote writer & AI take-off
- Snagging, progress reports & 360° tours
- Construction Copilot & priority support
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is construction job costing?
Job costing compares the income and expenditure attributable to an individual construction project so a contractor can understand its financial performance.
Can I track variations separately?
EstiMate includes variation workflows so additional works can be priced and recorded rather than being lost inside the original scope.
Does EstiMate track receipts?
EstiMate includes receipt and real-cost tracking features designed to help compare actual spend with the estimate.
Why track costs before the job finishes?
Monitoring costs during delivery gives a contractor an opportunity to react to overspend or scope change before the final margin is fixed.
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A build contract from the quote, signed online.
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Price additional works and get one-tap approval.
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Every client, every quote, automatic follow-ups.
Estimate faster. Run the job. Protect your margin.
Use EstiMate from first enquiry through quotation, project delivery, variations, records and payment tracking.
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