Remote quantity take-offs and quotes for builders
Starting costs about $1,900 in the United States and 301,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $1,900 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 5 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Nigeria | 301,000 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £1,250 | £1,330 |
| Kenya | 87,200 KES | 65,400 KES |
| India | 42,400 INR | 47,700 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Tradespeople spend evenings measuring plans and writing quotes, often without winning the job, and sometimes underestimate quantities, eating into their margin.
The solution
An online service turning plans, photos and site notes into detailed take-offs and ready-to-send quotes, delivered within 48-72 hours.
Your customers
Tradespeople and small firms in masonry, painting, plastering, carpentry and general renovation, plus small developers.
How you make money
€40-150 per quote depending on size, or a €300-900 monthly subscription for a fixed volume.
Competition
Self-service estimating software, quantity surveyors, freelance admin assistants and freelancers on platforms.
Who has an edge
A quantity surveyor, draughtsperson or former site manager, rigorous on quantities, who knows market prices and responds fast.
The risks
Liability for quantity errors, material prices that vary by country, and tradespeople reluctant to pay for unsigned quotes.
The first 3 steps
- Create take-off and quote templates for three trades.
- Offer a free first quote to twenty tradespeople contacted online.
- Build a unit-price database updated every quarter.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,000 − costs €700 = €1,300 net per month. Revenue: 25 estimates × €80. Costs: takeoff software, computer, insurance, prospecting, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Remote quotes for builders?
About $1,900 (United States), 301,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,250 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $1,900 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,330 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 5 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Liability for quantity errors, material prices that vary by country, and tradespeople reluctant to pay for unsigned quotes.
Where do I start?
1. Create take-off and quote templates for three trades. 2. Offer a free first quote to twenty tradespeople contacted online. 3. Build a unit-price database updated every quarter.
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