Can I estimate fixture counts and linear feet of pipe runs together?

Yes. You can mark fixtures with counts and pipe runs with linear measurements on the same plan set, and both feed into the same estimate.

Does it support PEX, copper, and cast iron in the same catalog?

Yes. Each material can be its own assembly with its own labor and material rates. You pick the assembly that matches the spec when you're building the estimate.

Can I use it for service work too?

Yes. The same cost catalog and assemblies that you build for bid jobs can be used to generate fast service quotes. Most plumbing companies run both flows out of The Blocks.

Will my proposals look professional to homeowners and GCs?

Yes. Proposals are branded with your logo and colors, and the line-item breakdown is clean — readable to both homeowners and commercial GCs.

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Why plumbing bids take so long

Fixture counts and rough-in linear feet add up across many drawings

Architectural plans show fixtures; MEP plans show the supply and waste runs. Pulling consistent numbers across both sets manually is error-prone.

Code-driven material choices change pricing

Copper vs PEX, schedule-40 vs cast iron — the same scope can have very different material costs depending on local code and the project spec. Generic price lists don't capture this.

Service work moves at a different speed than bid work

Bid jobs need a full estimate; service jobs need a quote in 10 minutes. Most software is built for one or the other.

How plumbers use The Blocks

AI-powered on-screen takeoffs

Mark up plans on a tablet or laptop. Linear feet, area, and count — no more printed sheets and a measuring wheel. Numbers flow straight into the estimate.

Reusable assemblies so the second bid takes minutes

Bundle labor, materials, and equipment into one line item you can drop into any estimate. Your real production rates, not a generic database.

Branded proposals you can send the same day

Generate a clean, client-ready proposal from the estimate. No copy-pasting numbers into Word or Excel — the proposal stays in sync with the bid.

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