Is the construction estimate generator free?

Yes. The estimate preview is free. Creating a Planaut account lets you edit, download, import, and manage estimate details in a project workspace.

Can I use this as a final bid?

No. The generator creates a planning range. Estimators should review quantities, specifications, exclusions, labor, materials, subcontractor quotes, taxes, overhead, and markup before issuing a bid.

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Free construction estimate generator

Create a 10-second ROM sketch from real scope notes. The free preview is intentionally capped; Planaut subscribers get deeper estimates from files, saved scopes, project context, validation, and editable budget workflows.

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What the preview includes

Free draft

Capped ROM ranges from your scope notes.
Template heuristics clearly labeled as planning-only.
Scope structure ready for estimator review.
Signup gate for edit, download, and import workflows.

Generate an estimate preview

Enter early assumptions for a planning range. File-based estimating, line-item editing, export, and budget import happen inside Planaut.

Project type

Approximate square feet

Finish level

Contingency percentage

Scope notes

This is a capped planning preview, not a bid. Subscriber estimates support stronger context, customization, editing, export, and budget handoff.

Estimate preview

Capped preview

Planning total $0

Basis Awaiting input

Status Estimator review needed

Cost category	CSI / basis	ROM range

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When to use the generator

The free preview helps with early feasibility, client expectation setting, and deciding whether a project deserves deeper estimating work.

Early feasibility

Create a rough range before committing estimator time to a full quantity and scope review.

Estimate structure

Break the conversation into categories so exclusions, assumptions, and missing scope are easier to spot.

Budget handoff

Use Planaut to move reviewed estimate numbers into project budgets and variance tracking.

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If the preview helps, compare whether your team needs AI-generated estimating leverage or a broader operations suite first.

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Need an editable construction estimate?

Generate the preview here, then use Planaut to refine scope, assumptions, categories, and budget handoff.

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