A little preparation matters
Plan the details. Improve the estimate.
Straightforward guides for the decisions that sit around a calculation: what to measure, what to allow for and how to present the final numbers.
Measuring01
How to measure a room for a material estimate
A practical measurement workflow for floors, walls and openings, including irregular rooms and common metre-to-foot mistakes.
5 min readMaterial planning02
How to choose a material waste allowance
Separate measured quantity, cutting allowance, spare stock and pack rounding so your material order is easier to check.
5 min readQuotations03
How to write a clear material quotation
Organise quantities, units, discounts, labour and delivery into a quotation that a customer can understand and a supplier can check.
5 min readReady to work through your measurements? Open the calculator collection.