Measure the concrete
Calculate the volume for each slab, footing or wall section. Confirm the dimensions and ordering units before you request a supplier quote.
Concrete estimating and invoicing software
Before quoting a slab, you need its length, width and depth. The customer also needs to know whether the price covers site preparation, forms, reinforcement, delivery, pouring and finish. Pocket Invoice keeps those items in an estimate and lets you follow the job's invoices, costs and payments.
Take the measured job through to the final payment
A concrete estimate needs both quantities and a clear description of the work around the pour.
Show the work behind the volume
List preparation, forms, reinforcement, pumping, placing and finishing separately when they are part of your scope.
Track money by job
Save supplier and equipment expenses with the project, then record customer payments against the invoices you issue.
Check measurements on site, finish the quote at the desk
Record dimensions and the work area while you can see the site. Back at the office, confirm material and equipment prices, then put the quantities and tasks into the estimate. The saved project record remains available for the return visit.
How many cubic yards does the slab need?
For a rectangular slab measured in feet, multiply length by width by depth in feet to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 for cubic yards. If the thickness is in inches, divide it by 12 before multiplying. A slab with different depths should be split into sections and calculated separately.
The result is a starting quantity, not a full job price. Check the plans, site conditions, likely waste, delivery minimums and supplier requirements before ordering. Use the concrete calculator for slabs, footings and other shapes, then confirm the amount with your supplier.
Four decisions that change a concrete quote
Depth varies across the area
Do not price the whole slab from one depth when the plan calls for thickened edges or separate footings. Measure and calculate those parts independently, then total them.
The pump or site access costs more
Delivery, pumping and equipment hire may change with access to the site. Show them as separate costs instead of burying them in a single price per cubic yard.
Scope changes after the first quote
If the customer adds a step, extra pad or surface treatment, revise the measured quantities, labour and timing. Send the new amount for approval before the pour.
What should the customer see on the estimate?
A single line for concrete work is hard to check. Show the quantities and the work that the total includes.
Measurements
Area, depth and concrete volume in consistent units.
Materials and labour
Ready-mix, reinforcement, pump, crew and finish as applicable.
Site and schedule
Access, preparation, planned date and responsibilities.
Payment terms
Deposit, progress payment or final balance as agreed.
Why use Pocket Invoice for concrete work?
Put the pour's full scope into a professional estimate and keep the costs and billing with the project.
Clear quantities and work items
List ready-mix, reinforcement, forms, pumping and finishing separately. Add your company details and terms to the estimate PDF.
Fewer repeated entries
Convert the estimate into an invoice in the Web app. Update the approved additions and completed quantities before sending it.
One place to review the job
Save supplier and hire expenses, site photos and documents with the project. Record deposits and later payments against invoices.
Concrete finishing wages and a contractor's job costs
The BLS May 2025 occupational wage table reports a median hourly wage of $27.41 for cement masons and concrete finishers in the United States. This is an employee wage measure, not a selling price per cubic yard.
A concrete contractor's price also covers ready-mix, site preparation, forms, reinforcement, delivery, pumping and crew time. A smaller pour can still involve a delivery minimum or a full equipment hire charge.
Calculate the material quantity with the concrete calculator, then compare the total job cost with your proposed price using the markup calculator. Allow for local tax and employment obligations when pricing.
Source: BLS May 2025 occupational wages, Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Tools for a concrete job
Estimate material quantity first, then price the complete scope.
Concrete calculator
Calculate slab, footing and column volume.
Calculate volume →Contractor markup calculator
Compare job costs with your selling price.
Check markup →Estimate generator
List preparation, materials, labour and finish.
Create an estimate →Invoice generator
Bill the work completed under the agreement.
Create an invoice →Concrete estimating questions
What is concrete contractor invoicing software used for?
Pocket Invoice helps you itemize concrete supply, preparation, formwork, reinforcement, placement and finishing, then bill the approved work. Keep delivery receipts, hire expenses, project photos and payments with the job. Use the concrete calculator to check volume from dimensions; the estimate still needs your supplier price, labor and site requirements.
Does the concrete volume tell me the total job price?
No. Volume helps estimate the material order. Preparation, forms, reinforcement, access, pumping, labour and finish can change the price substantially.
What if the slab has thickened edges?
Measure the main slab and the deeper sections separately, then add their volumes. Check the plan and site before ordering.
How should a change in scope be documented?
Show the added or removed work, revised quantity, price and schedule in an updated estimate. Get the customer's approval before carrying out the change.
Can I record a deposit and later payments?
Set out the agreed payment stages, then record payments against the relevant invoice to see the amount still due.
Price the next concrete job from the measured scope
Calculate quantities, agree on the work and follow the costs and payments through completion.