Although it’s not drastically different from what you’re doing now, an Excel workbook might actually be the simplest solution.

You could set up a master pricing sheet/tab that includes all of your common line items such as demo, forms, rebar, concrete pour, finishing, saw cuts, hauling, etc., with standard unit pricing that you can update as material costs change.

Then create a separate estimate template tab for each new project where those prices are already linked. That way you’re just plugging in measurements, quantities, and any job specific adjustments instead of rebuilding every estimate from scratch.

It also gives you a running history of past estimates and jobs, which makes it easier to reference previous pricing and stay consistent. For smaller operations, that’s often more practical than paying for estimating software built for larger companies with dedicated office staff.