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Spreadsheet admin falls away
CostForge removes repeated template setup, formula checking, and copy-paste quote preparation from the quoting workflow.
ROI calculator
Put a number on better quoting.
Estimate how much time, margin, and admin cost your business could reclaim by moving construction quotes out of spreadsheets and into CostForge.
30-50%
faster quote preparation
Less spreadsheet setup, checking, and manual formatting.
2-5%
common margin leakage
Missed costs, formula errors, and underpriced labour add up.
<1mo
possible payback period
Based on the calculator model and Pro plan assumptions.
Live model
Adjust the levers that change quote ROI.
This tool keeps the calculation transparent: quote volume, quote value, team size, missed cost risk, hourly rate, and quote prep time. Move the sliders and watch the return model update.
Interactive calculator
Model the hidden cost of slow quoting.
Adjust your team, quote volume, error rate, and time per quote to estimate the commercial impact of moving from spreadsheets to a dedicated quoting workflow.
Current model
10
quotes per month
Quote value
£5,000
average job
Team
2
people quoting
Error rate
3%
missed cost risk
Calculations are estimates based on industry averages and your inputs. Actual savings may vary depending on your business model, quote complexity, and current process.
Where savings come from
The return is not one big magic number.
It usually comes from a few practical improvements happening on every quote: less admin, fewer errors, clearer labour costing, and less profit being left behind.
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Missed costs become easier to catch
Structured line items, labour rates, and quote totals reduce the risk of forgotten costs eating into project margin.
03
Margin is easier to protect
When quote costs are clearer, your business can make better decisions before a price reaches the client.
About these numbers
The model is deliberately editable. Use it as a planning tool, then pressure-test the assumptions against your own quoting process.
How is "costing error rate" calculated?+
The calculator starts with a 3% missed-cost assumption, based on common spreadsheet quoting issues such as formula errors, forgotten line items, and manual mistakes. You can adjust the rate to reflect how complex your jobs are.
What does "time per quote" include?+
It should include the full quoting process: gathering details, building line items, calculating labour, checking totals, formatting, and sending the quote. The model assumes CostForge reduces that time by 30%.
Are the savings guaranteed?+
No. The calculator is an estimate based on your inputs and industry-style assumptions. It is designed to help you model potential impact, not promise a fixed financial return.
Which plan does the payback period use?+
The payback period currently assumes the Pro plan at $29/month, matching the pricing used elsewhere on the site.
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