r/estimators
33k members
r/estimators is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses estimating, looking for, struggling, subcontractor, and estimators, and they frequently recommend/review estimating software, takeoff software, and invoicing software.
Welcome to the subreddit dedicated to construction estimating!
A place to share methods, tools, tips, and experiences in regards to construction estimating.
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Popular Themes in r/estimators
#1
Advice Requests
: "Electrical Estimators who comment what peoples salaries "should be" - where are you getting this data?"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Can someone recommend a simple and truly FREE takeoff program?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Had a pretty humiliating estimator interview in Toronto today. Is this normal?"
3 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "How can GCs actually improve subcontractor participation?"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "I know a company .. 160k .. full remote. Underground utilities, basically takeoff jockey."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/estimators
#1
Estimating
: "How common are Estimating mistakes after bid submission?"
43 posts
#2
Looking For
13 posts
#3
Struggling
8 posts
#4
Subcontractor
: "When a Subcontractor doesn’t respond to a bid invite, what do you assume?"
7 posts
#5
Estimators
: "Project Planners / Estimators: Where do you get your productivity rates / unit cost baselines to audit subs? (T&M, EOTs, etc.)"
6 posts
#6
Takeoff
: "Takeoff Standard: The Door Scale"
5 posts
#7
Career
: "Need advice for Career!"
4 posts
#8
Electrical
: "Electrical Estimators who comment what peoples salaries "should be" - where are you getting this data?"
4 posts
#9
Earthwork
: "New to Earthwork estimation, Need guidance"
4 posts
#10
Win Bids
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/estimators
Estimating Software
202 reviews
#1
Buildxact
4.5★ from 28 reviews
#2
PlanSwift
4.1★ from 19 reviews
#3
Bluebeam
4.3★ from 18 reviews
Takeoff Software
156 reviews
#1
Buildxact
4.6★ from 29 reviews
#2
PlanSwift
3.7★ from 19 reviews
#3
Bluebeam
4.2★ from 16 reviews
Invoicing Software
11 reviews
#1
Zoho Invoice
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Wave
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Invoicer
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/estimators
#1
Software/Market Research
: "Excel Bid Sheets - am I wrong or is this still the most common way?"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/estimators
Yearly
+10k members(45.3%)
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Last updated: October 3, 2026