Estimates & Bidding

How to build competitive estimates, track bids you’ve submitted, and convert accepted bids straight into scheduled work.

Winning the right jobs starts with a fast, accurate estimate. Seayora’s estimating and bidding tools help you quote confidently and keep track of what’s outstanding.

Building an estimate

Add line items for labor, materials, and any subcontracted work.
Apply your saved pricing or catalog items for consistency.
Include your branded template so every quote looks professional.

Tracking outstanding bids

See every estimate you’ve sent and its status — pending, accepted, or declined — in one place instead of digging through email threads to remember what you quoted and when.

From accepted bid to scheduled job

An accepted estimate can convert directly into a job and an invoice, carrying line items and pricing forward automatically so nothing needs to be re-typed.

Pricing consistently

Job costing on completed work tells you whether your estimates are actually profitable — use it to refine pricing over time rather than guessing at margins.

Frequently asked questions

Can I set an expiration date on an estimate?

Yes — giving an estimate a validity window is common practice, especially when material costs fluctuate, so an old quote can’t be accepted at a price that no longer reflects your costs.

Does a declined estimate stay in my records?

Yes — declined and expired estimates remain visible for your own tracking and can inform future pricing decisions, even though they don’t convert into work.

Can I attach photos to an estimate?

Yes — attaching site photos to an estimate helps the customer understand the scope and gives you a visual reference if the job changes once work starts.