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title: How to estimate using Skipp
slug: how-to-estimate-using-skipp
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createdAt: 2024-03-18T21:19:55.572Z
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The [quick estimate tool](docId\:wQ4pXDkuaUS-Wsg3y6yRe) allows you to estimate a project in real time. Watch the video or follow the instructions below to create an estimate:

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## Start an estimate

On the [dashboard](docId\:Lsc42tMkeIRwG-kZyaShJ), you'll see a *Quick Estimate *button in the upper righthand corner of your screen. Click this button to start an estimate.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/ozgdM9VLmDteFwCXu219f/tj2yPy-JXDQb34gBPfaZm_screenshot-2024-03-20-at-25844-pm.png)

## Input project information

Skipp uses two pieces of information to create an estimate: 

1. the materials you select, and 
2. the estimated quantity of those materials.

When you start an estimate, you'll first be prompted to select materials.

### Select materials

There are two steps to selecting materials:

**First, select a palette**

You'll be prompted to select a cabinetry manufacturer and product line. Once you do so, you'll then need to select a design palette. The design palette is meant to be a starting point for your design. [Learn more about selecting a design palette here](docId\:wuPVRVKu0UxhFzhX8RgUO).

**Then, edit your materials**

Once you select a design palette, you'll land in the [project workspace](docId\:DIIt81QS6GCgsk765BLkT). If you scroll down, you'll see all the materials for your design. The design palette you selected will pre-populate these fields, but you can edit them as much as you'd like. [See full instructions on how to choose materials here](docId\:Af1mT7RlY2Itb8DxV8Gtt).

### Estimate quantity of materials

Once you've selected your materials, scroll back up on the project workspace to the **project layout** section. These are the inputs we use to estimate the quantity of each material needed.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/ozgdM9VLmDteFwCXu219f/pUPS5nlgNT5Mn22sT8gni_screenshot-2024-03-18-at-70850-pm.png)

The inputs we need from you are:

- **Layout: **Click on the layout that's most similar to the design you have in mind 
- **Add Island: **Decide whether to include an island by toggling this on/off
- **Linear Footage: **Input the approximate linear footage of cabinetry
- **Cabinet Height: **Select whether the cabinets are short (under 36") or tall
- **Include Flooring:** Toggle this on if you'd like to include flooring in your estimate
- **Square Footage:** This is only used if you're planning to include flooring

## Edit your estimate

As you've made your material selections and given us the inputs to calculate the quantity of materials needed, your estimate will be updated under the **Price Summary** section. See how estimates are calculated [here](docId\:rMUiN-lssoTAOp7taVG-f).

You can edit this estimate before sharing it with a homeowner - [click here to see how](docId\:l4_aR9Y-OrDjRxeW34Vo8).

## Save or share your estimate

You can save your estimate by clicking on the *Save as Project* button in the upper lefthand corner of your screen. Once the project is saved, you'll be able to view it later from your [dashboard](docId\:Lsc42tMkeIRwG-kZyaShJ).

You can also print the estimate for the homeowner using the *Print *button in the upper righthand corner of the screen.

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## What's next?

Learn how to [create a project in Skipp](docId:69GSg42jN3Ot5X4xTdGrP).