Earthmoving Fixed Price Quote Calculator & Builder

Description

What this tool does

The Earthmoving Fixed Price Quote Calculator & Builder helps earthmoving contractors confidently calculate and quote fixed-price work without guessing.

It walks you through pricing a job properly, then generates a clean quote summary you can transfer into your own branded quote or invoicing system.

This tool is designed for real-world earthmoving work, not theory.

A Clean Quote Summary That Makes Sense

The main Quote Input tab is intentionally simple.

You enter your final allowances for:

• Machine / plant time
• Labour (if not included in machine rates)
• Transport & mobilisation
• Material export (spoil)
• Material import (fill)
• Extras, subcontractors, and compliance costs

Totals, margin, and GST are handled cleanly so you can focus on pricing decisions, not spreadsheet mechanics.

Optional Helper Tabs (Use Them or Ignore Them)

The PRO version includes optional helper tabs to work out numbers in more detail if required.

Each tab includes clear guidance and examples, but nothing is forced.

Helper tabs include:

• Machine Time Calculator
• Labour Cost Calculator
• Transport & Mobilisation
• Material Export (Spoil)
• Material Import (Fill)
• Extras & Services (spotters, traffic control, permits, subbies)

These tabs are calculation aids only.
You remain in control by manually entering final totals into the quote summary.

Designed to Catch the Costs People Forget

The structure of this workbook is deliberate.

It prompts you to consider:

• Traffic control and spotters
• Permits and authority approvals
• Mobilisation and multiple site visits
• Subcontracted or specialist services

It won’t pretend to “estimate for you”, but it reduces the chance of missing costs that turn fixed-price jobs into losses.

Built for Australian Earthworks

• EX-GST pricing structure
• GST added correctly at the end
• Suitable for residential, commercial, and civil work
• Designed around real Australian site conditions

This Tool Is For You If:

✔ You quote fixed-price earthworks jobs
✔ You want a clean, repeatable quoting system
✔ You prefer control over automation
✔ You want fewer missed items in your quotes

This Tool Is Not:

✘ Fully automated estimating software
✘ A rate database
✘ A replacement for site inspections or experience

File Details

• Excel (.xlsx)
• Fully editable
• No macros
• Reusable for unlimited quotes

Need Help?

See the Workshop in the Academy for a video guide of how to use this calculator and ensure you are not losing money.