Driveways, patios, foundations, flatwork — your line items are pre-loaded. Measure the area, describe the scope, and have a solid estimate ready before the concrete truck shows up.
Concrete, rebar, forms, finishing, excavation — the stuff you actually bid on, already in there. Adjust prices to your market and go.
Customers trust clean, itemized estimates. Show them the breakdown — concrete, rebar, labor, finishing — and close more jobs.
Concrete is a high-volume, time-critical trade. Once the ready-mix truck arrives, you have a finite window to pour, spread, screed, and finish. Estimating needs to be just as precise since calculating cubic yards accurately is the difference between profit and loss.
Site prep is the hidden cost in most concrete jobs. Excavation, grading, compaction, gravel base, and form work all happen before a single yard is poured. These prep costs can equal the concrete and finishing costs.
Weather dependency is a major factor. You cannot pour in rain, extreme cold, or extreme heat without special measures. Quick, professional estimates help you fill the pipeline faster.
Decorative concrete like stamped, stained, and polished finishes commands premium pricing. If you offer decorative finishes, your software needs to present these as upsells with clear pricing.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway (600 sqft, broom finish) | $3,600 - $7,200 | Excavation, gravel, forms, concrete, labor |
| Patio Slab (400 sqft) | $2,400 - $5,000 | Prep, gravel, forms, concrete, finish |
| Sidewalk (100 LF) | $1,500 - $3,000 | Excavation, forms, concrete, broom finish |
| Stamped Patio | $4,800 - $10,000 | Prep, concrete, stamps, color, sealer |
| Foundation Repair | $2,000 - $8,000 | Excavation, piers, mudjacking, crack repair |
| Garage Floor (400 sqft) | $2,000 - $4,000 | Prep, gravel, mesh, concrete, trowel finish |
| Retaining Wall | $3,000 - $10,000 | Excavation, rebar, forms, concrete, drainage |
| Concrete Removal | $1,000 - $3,000 | Jackhammer, haul-off, dumpster, labor |
Choose concrete during setup and BidOrca loads ready-mix by the yard, gravel base, rebar, wire mesh, forms, finishing labor, sealer, and stamps. Measure the area, describe the scope, and BidOrca calculates yardage and generates a line-item estimate. Send a professional PDF and book the pour date on the spot.
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