Free Construction Estimating Excel Template

A ready-to-use spreadsheet for material, labor, and markup line items — with automatic subtotals and project totals. No signup required.

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Excel (.xlsx) format — works in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.

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What's Inside the Template

The template includes two sheets designed for residential and light commercial estimating:

  • Estimate — line items with description, quantity, unit, material cost, labor cost, and extended totals with markup
  • Summary — project info fields, category subtotals, markup/overhead line, and grand total

Pre-built formulas calculate extended costs and roll up category totals automatically. Just fill in your quantities and unit costs.

How to Use It

  1. Download the .xlsx file and open it in Excel or Google Sheets
  2. Enter your project name and client info on the Summary sheet
  3. Add line items on the Estimate sheet — description, quantity, unit, material and labor rates
  4. Review the automatic subtotals and adjust markup on the Summary sheet
  5. Save a copy for each project — duplicate the file rather than overwriting

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  • Measure areas and distances directly on PDF floor plans
  • Keep quantities in sync when the scope changes
  • Link takeoff measurements to your price book automatically
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