Know your costs
before you build

Describe any construction project in plain English. Get an instant AI-generated breakdown — accurate, country-aware, and completely free.

  • Materials, labour & permit costs
  • Local market rates wherever your project is
  • Mandatory approvals & certification checklist
  • Recommended contractors to hire

Total Cost Estimate

Full project cost with min–max range in your local currency

$32K

Materials & Labour

Itemised breakdown by category and trade

55% · 28%

Permits & Approvals

Location-specific legal requirements checklist

5 items

Who to Hire

Recommended contractor types & qualifications

3 roles

Free

Always free to use

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Results in under 30 seconds

16+

Construction categories covered

1000+

Estimate generated

What the estimator gives you

One description. Six types of output. All localised to your country's market rates and regulations.

Full Cost Breakdown

Materials, labour, permits, and contingency — itemised by category in your local currency.

Permits & Approvals

Country-specific permits, environmental approvals, and professional certifications required.

Who to Hire

Recommended professionals and contractor categories for your specific project scope.

Construction Timeline

Phase-by-phase timeline from groundbreaking to handover with key milestones.

Bill of Quantities

Detailed BOQ with line-item quantities, unit rates, and phase-based breakdowns.

Saved History

All your estimates saved automatically — revisit, compare, and share with your team.

Sample Output

Here's what you get back

One plain-English description. A fully structured estimate — cost by category, local market rates, and a mandatory permit checklist. No spreadsheets, no guesswork.

Total project cost with range

A realistic estimate plus a min–max range, calibrated to current market rates in your country.

Materials & labour breakdown

Itemised by category — so you know exactly where every shilling goes before you commit.

Permits & approvals checklist

Country-specific: building permits, environmental approvals, professional certifications required by law.

Who to hire

Recommended contractor types and professional qualifications needed to execute your project legally.

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3-Bedroom Residential House

Stone & mortar · 1,500 sq ft

Quick Estimate Ready

Total Estimate

$32,000

Range: $29K – $37K

Materials

$17,600

55% of total

Labour

$8,960

28% of total

Permits & Fees

$2,240

7% of total

Cost breakdown

Materials $12,500
Labour $6,300
Contingency $2,900
Permits $2,240

Required permits & approvals

Contractor Registration (Class 3+)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Local Authority Building Permit
Structural Engineer Certification
Water & Sewerage Connection Approval

Sample output — actual results tailored to your project description

BilaFundi Cost Estimator — Demo
See it in action

From description
to full estimate in seconds

Watch how professionals worldwide use BilaFundi to get instant, accurate cost estimates — before a single brick is laid.

1

Describe in plain English

No spreadsheets or technical forms — just type what you want to build.

2

Choose your focus

Full breakdown, permits, who to hire, timeline, or a detailed BOQ.

3

Get your estimate instantly

Structured results with local market rates in under 30 seconds.

Estimate any construction project

Works for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects

Residential
Commercial
Roads & Civil
MEP Works
Renovations
Maintenance

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