Foundation Estimate Builder
Foundation bids for footings, walls, and waterproofing
Footings, walls, reinforcement, waterproofing, and drainage, organized by phase.
No signup to start. 3 free bids to start, plus 1 every month.
Example foundations projects
- Poured basement walls
- Crawlspace foundation for an addition
- Foundation repair and waterproofing
Pro tips
- • Keep waterproofing separate so customers can see what protects their basement.
How a foundations bid comes together
- 1
Start
Open a foundations estimate with the sections below already in place, or a blank one.
- 2
Add items
Click suggested items to add them, then enter quantities and your costs.
- 3
Set your price
Choose markup or target margin. See cost, price, profit, and margin update live.
- 4
Send
Pick the proposal style, preview it, and download a branded PDF.
Common sections in a foundations estimate
Suggested items are a checklist, not prices. You decide what goes in.
Footings
- Footing formsLF
- Footing concreteCY
- RebarLF
Walls
- Wall formingSF
- Wall concreteCY
- Anchor boltsea
Waterproofing & Drainage
- Damp-proofingSF
- Drain tileLF
- Drainage stoneton
Foundations estimate FAQ
Should engineering be included?
If an engineer is required, add the fee as a pass-through or subcontractor item and note it in the scope.
Will my customer see my costs?
No. The proposal shows only customer prices, in the level of detail you choose. Internal costs, markup, margin, and notes never appear.
Do the suggested items include prices?
No. Suggestions help you remember what belongs in the bid. You enter your own costs, so nothing is priced with made-up numbers.
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