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Type what you're building. Get a full materials + labor estimate with local wholesale prices — in under 3 minutes. Your first estimate is free.
No contractor. No waiting. No hourly fees for a number you could get yourself.
Type, speak, or upload a photo or PDF of your plans. "20×24 deck, composite boards, cable railing" is enough to start.
We find the nearest wholesale supplier — 84 Lumber, ProBuild, Menards — and pull their current 2026 pricing for your area.
A full bill of materials with three price columns: retail, wholesale, and your nearest local supplier. Save to PDF in one tap.
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StackBid Estimator
| Material | Qty | Retail | Wholesale | Local supplier |
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Most homeowners overpay because they don't know wholesale exists — or where to find it.
Walk-in shelf price. Convenient, but the most expensive way to buy materials for a serious project.
Contractor account pricing — generally below retail. Available to anyone who asks for a quote account.
Your nearest lumber yard or supply house — 84 Lumber, ProBuild, Builders FirstSource. Frequently competitive for larger orders.
Prices are AI-generated estimates, cross-checked against real scraped supplier data where available, and refreshed continuously. Like any materials estimate, expect typical market variance of about 5-10% due to region, supplier, season, and product choice — this is normal for the industry, not a claim about StackBid's own precision. Coverage currently focuses on the contiguous US. Always confirm final pricing with your supplier before purchasing.
Our estimates are based on current wholesale market data. Like any materials estimate, expect typical market variance of about 5-10% due to region, supplier, season, and exact product choice — that's normal for the industry, not specific to StackBid. We always recommend getting at least 2-3 quotes from local suppliers before purchasing.
HD / Lowe's Retail — standard walk-in shelf price at big box stores. Generally the most expensive option.
Wholesale Estimate — typical contractor/trade pricing, generally below retail. Available to contractors and some homeowners with accounts.
Local Supplier — price from the nearest local building materials supplier in your ZIP code area. Can be a strong option for larger projects.
Your first estimate is completely free — just your email, no credit card. After that, StackBid Pro ($9.99/month) gives you unlimited estimates, saved PDFs, and local supplier and contractor options.
StackBid Pro is $9.99/month, billed automatically every month starting the day you subscribe. Your card is charged through Stripe. We'll email you a confirmation right after you subscribe, and there are no long-term contracts — you're billed month to month.
You can cancel anytime from your account page — click "Manage / Cancel Subscription" to open your billing portal and cancel in a couple of clicks. No phone call or email needed. You'll keep Pro access until the end of your current billing period, and you won't be charged again.
Yes — alongside your materials breakdown, StackBid now shows an estimated labor cost range based on regional wage data and typical hours for your project type, plus a combined Total Project Cost. Actual labor cost varies by contractor, complexity, and local demand, so we recommend getting 2-3 local quotes to confirm.
Contractors in our database have provided license numbers. However, we strongly recommend independently verifying any contractor's license through your state licensing board before hiring. StackBid does not endorse specific contractors.
Use your StackBid estimate as a baseline, then: (1) Contact your local supplier shown in the third column, (2) Ask about bulk discounts for large orders, (3) Consider buying during off-season when prices are lower, (4) Ask your contractor if they can use their trade account for better pricing.
Sign up directly on the site for a 30-day free Pro trial ($49/month for contractors, $29/month for handymen) — priority placement and lead notifications start immediately. A verified badge is added once StackBid confirms your license. Questions? hello@stackbid.app
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