Accurate Estimates & Project Costing

Creating accurate residential or commercial cabinetry estimates can be stressful when you're unsure of your costs. That's why we've built tools to make the estimating process easier, helping you confidently bid on your next project.

Simplify Your Workflow

Microvellum simplifies the quoting process for cabinetmakers, allowing you to generate accurate, detailed quotes quickly and easily. With all your design, material, and production data in one platform, you can provide clients with precise pricing while streamlining your workflow—no need for manual calculations or juggling multiple tools.

Detailed Insights

Microvellum gives woodworkers clear insights into project costs by automatically calculating material, labor, and production expenses. With accurate cost breakdowns, you can confidently manage budgets, make informed decisions, and maximize profitability—all within a single, easy-to-use platform

Dynamic Customization

Need to make changes after creating a work order? Easily update material prices, labor costs, and time estimates for tasks like cutting or assembly to keep everything accurate.

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Professional Documentation

Create detailed quotes with itemized costs, terms, and expiration dates. Include optional drawings and layout plans for a comprehensive proposal with clear cost breakdowns. Need to customize your reports? The integrated Report Designer tool makes it easy.

Microvellum reviews from our amazing customers

"I would recommend Microvellum to any cabinet-making business – it simplifies decision-making..."

- Andrew Bahar, Haus Residential

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I generate customer quotes directly from Microvellum?

Yes, Microvellum allows you to generate professional, customer-ready quotes that include itemized costs, terms and conditions, and expiration dates. You can even add optional project drawings to give your customers a clear visual of what they're getting.

What happens if material costs change after I've created a work order?

You can adjust material prices or labor costs at any time within the work order, and Microvellum will automatically update your quotes and job costing reports. This ensures that your data is always current and accurate.

Does Microvellum provide labor breakdowns for different project activities?

Yes, Microvellum’s costing tools allow you to break down labor costs by specific activities, such as part cutting, assembly, or installation. You can adjust time estimates and labor rates for different departments as needed or create new activitities to track.

Can I customize my quotes and reports in Microvellum?

Absolutely. Microvellum's integrated Report Designer gives you flexibility to customize quotes, add or remove terms and conditions, include or exclude item prices, and even modify the branding and layout of your reports. This helps tailor the output to meet your customer’s needs.

How does Microvellum handle multiple product lines or variations in a single project?

Microvellum allows you to add multiple products or variations from your library to the project. You can create a product list, generate quotes, and apply specific materials and labor costs to each variation, making it easy to manage complex projects.

Does Microvellum support changes in project scope after quoting?

Yes, Microvellum’s dynamic reporting system allows you to easily adjust the scope of your project. Whether you’re adding new products, changing materials, or revising labor costs, these updates will be reflected in your quotes and costing reports.

Can I include project drawings with my estimates?

Yes, if needed, you can generate simple layout drawings from the products listed in your project. This helps provide customers with a visual representation of the work alongside the cost breakdown, making your proposal more comprehensive and professional.

How can Microvellum save me time when creating estimates?

Microvellum streamlines the estimating process by letting you generate quotes, material takeoffs, and labor costs all in one platform. This eliminates the need for multiple tools and manual calculations, saving you time while ensuring accuracy.

How can I create estimates for custom products not included in Microvellum's library?

Creating estimates for custom products in Microvellum is straightforward, even if the product isn't in your existing Toolbox library. For custom items, such as a unique reception desk or wood paneling, you can use the estimating tools to enter key details like material type, dimensions, and labor requirements. You can add parts, hardware, and other necessary components manually, and the software will calculate the costs based on your inputs.

Once you've added all the necessary parts, materials, and any custom labor costs, Microvellum generates a detailed estimate for you, ensuring that even custom projects are accurately priced. | Learn how to do it

Can I import a pricing spreadsheet to update material prices in Microvellum?

Yes, Microvellum allows you to import a pricing spreadsheet to update or add new materials into the Toolbox database. This feature is especially useful for quickly updating vendor pricing or adding new materials and hardware. Once imported, the materials are available for use in your project estimates, and the new pricing is automatically reflected in your quotes and reports. This method saves time compared to manually updating individual materials. | Learn how to do it

How can I customize my quotes before sending them to customers?

Microvellum offers flexibility in customizing quotes. You can choose to display or hide individual product costs, adjust markups, and add additional fees. You can also use the Report Designer to modify how the quote looks, ensuring it meets your specific needs before sending it to the customer.| Learn how to do it

Can Microvellum's estimating tools handle non-cabinetry items in project estimates?

Yes, Microvellum’s estimating tools are flexible and allow you to include non-cabinetry items in your project estimates. You can easily add materials, labor, and other custom items to your quotes, ensuring that all aspects of your project—beyond just cabinetry—are accurately accounted for. This makes it simple to provide comprehensive estimates for projects that include additional elements such as countertops, hardware, flooring, lighting, or other products and/or services you may provide.

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