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About CraftBuild

Estimating, bidding and job-management tools for residential general contractors. Built by GCs, for GCs.

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Charley McDowell

Founder & GC, CraftBuild

β€œI ran a residential contracting company. I sat in my truck at 9 PM building estimates on spreadsheets because the 'real' software cost $1,000/month and took weeks of training just to get started. So we built CraftBuild.”

What's in the toolbox

Ballpark

A realistic price range before you leave the job site.

Pre-Construction

Professional proposals your clients actually sign.

Vendor & Sub Quotes

Send RFPs, collect bids, compare numbers in one place.

Change Orders

Every change documented, priced, and signed.

Invoicing

Draw requests tied to your cost codes.

Job Cost Tracking

Budget vs. actual, so you know before it's gone.

Quantities & Takeoff

Measure plans and pull quantities into your estimate.

Business Coaching

Real guidance from someone who ran a GC business.

Just Enough AI

Help with the 9 PM admin work, not AI that shows off.

We're in beta. Help us build it.

Free while we're in beta. No credit card, no demo.

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