The bid was right. Nobody chased it.
Takeoff software gets the yardage right. It doesn't win the pour. Bids go to whoever followed up — FollowUpDesk automates that for $29/month flat, next to whatever estimating tool you use.
No takeoffs. No yardage math. Just won bids.
Features
What estimating tools do
Yardage, forms, rebar, labor units and branded proposals. Keep them.
Where the money leaks
The bid sent two weeks ago with no reply and no second touch. That's the whole gap.
AI follow-ups in your voice
Day 3, 7, 14 and 30 — homeowner tone for driveways, formal tone for GC bids.
Reviews after the pour
Automatic review requests once the job cures, feeding your next batch of leads.
$29/mo flat
Unlimited users and bids, month-to-month, one-click cancel.
Five-minute setup
Import open bids by CSV, pick a cadence, done.
Estimating software vs FollowUpDesk
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | Estimating tools |
|---|---|---|
| Yardage & takeoffs | No (keep yours) | Yes |
| Bid follow-up cadence | Core product | Manual reminders |
| AI messages in your voice | Yes | No |
| Automatic review requests | Yes | Rarely |
| Pricing | $29/mo flat | $99–$400/mo |
| Setup | 5 minutes | Onboarding required |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best concrete estimating software?
For yardage, forms and rebar takeoffs, tools like Buildertrend, STACK and Clear Estimates are the usual picks. They produce the bid. None of them chase it after you send it — that's what FollowUpDesk does for $29/month flat.
Does FollowUpDesk calculate concrete yardage?
No. No takeoffs, no yardage math. It tracks every bid you've sent, follows up on the unsigned ones automatically, and requests reviews when the pour is done.
Why do concrete bids go cold?
Homeowners and GCs sit on bids for weeks. The job usually goes to whoever checked in twice — not to the lowest number. A cadence beats a discount.
What does concrete estimating software cost?
Commonly $99–$400/month depending on takeoff features and seats. FollowUpDesk is $29/month flat with unlimited users on the follow-up side.
Does it work for both residential and commercial work?
Yes. Residential driveways and patios get homeowner-style follow-ups; commercial bids get a longer, more formal cadence.
How fast can I start?
Five minutes: CSV import your open bids, choose a cadence, first follow-ups go out today.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support