You run the jobs, manage the crews, and close the deals. Now you can also estimate accurately without hiring a full-time estimator or spending weeks learning complex software.
Small contractors wear many hats. You do not have a dedicated estimating department, and you cannot afford expensive enterprise software. Tectonic gives you professional-grade takeoffs at a price and complexity level that works for your business.
Common pain points that slow down your estimating process
Between running jobs and managing crews, who has time to spend days on an estimate? But quick guesses lead to underbid jobs and lost money.
Traditional estimating software costs thousands per year and requires extensive training. That is fine for large contractors, but impossible for small shops.
Complex software with weeks of training is not practical when you need to bid a job this week. You need tools that work right away.
Large contractors have estimating departments. They can bid more projects and produce more accurate estimates. Small contractors need to level the playing field.
AI-powered solutions designed for your workflow
Upload plans and get quantities in minutes, not days. AI does the measuring so you can focus on pricing and winning work.
Start with a free tier to see if Tectonic works for you. Paid plans are priced for small business budgets, not enterprise IT departments.
If you can upload a PDF and read a spreadsheet, you can use Tectonic. No training courses, no certifications, no wasted time.
Respond to bid requests faster than the big guys. When a customer wants a quote by Friday, deliver it Wednesday and win the work.
“As a one-man shop, I was spending my Sundays doing takeoffs. Now I knock them out during lunch breaks. More time with family and more accurate bids.”
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How contractors in your industry use Tectonic
One-person operations that need to estimate quickly between running jobs. Get accurate numbers without hiring help.
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other trades with a few employees. Professional estimates without a dedicated estimator.
Contractors scaling up who need to bid more work than the owner can estimate alone. Add capacity without adding overhead.
Side businesses or contractors transitioning from employment. Professional tools that do not require a full-time commitment to learn.
Common questions about Tectonic for your use case
Yes. We offer a free tier that lets you try Tectonic on real projects. Paid plans start at prices that make sense for small businesses - typically less than one day of billable work per month.
Most users are productive within minutes. Upload your plans, and Tectonic does the hard part. If you can read construction plans, you can use Tectonic effectively right away.
Tectonic is a web application that works on any device with a browser. Upload plans from your computer and review results on your phone at the job site.
Tectonic gives you accurate quantities from plans. You still need to know your labor rates and material prices. If you understand your trade and costs, Tectonic handles the measuring.
A takeoff that takes 4-6 hours by hand typically takes 10-30 minutes with Tectonic. For a small contractor, that time savings is the difference between bidding a job and passing on it.
Join contractors who are cutting their takeoff time by 90% and winning more profitable work.
No credit card required. Upload your first plans in minutes.