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How to Add Custom Items
in CostEstimator.com

What if you need items in your estimate that are specific to your company or the project? No problem! CostEstimator.com lets you add all the custom items you need. Just follow these simple steps.

Step 1. Log into CostEstimator.com.

Step 2. Open or start a project, and click on the “Add Items” tab.

Step 3. On the left column, you’ll see “ My Custom Items.” Click on that link.

click My Custom Items

Step 4: Click on the “New Custom Item” button on the right as shown below.

click New Custom Item

Step 5: Complete the "Add A Custom Item" form as shown below. Note that you can change the unit from EA to SF, etc.

  • Enter your costs for materials and labor.
  • Click on "Save" at the bottom of the screen.
  • Finally, click on “OK” to confirm the addition of the custom item.

complete Add a Custom Item form

Step 6: You can add the item to your estimate by clicking on "Add". In the future, you can find the item by clicking on the “My Custom Items” link on the left of the screen in the "Add Items" tab.

 



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