Estimations
Estimations are draft proposals you send to leads before they become clients. Build line items, add taxes, set a validity period, and send as PDF or email.
Estimations are tied to a lead — once the lead converts to a client, the estimation history travels with them so you can reference the original quote.
Open the lead
From the Leads page click into the lead you're quoting.
Create an estimation
Click New Estimation. Add line items with quantity, rate, and tax. The total updates live.
Set validity and terms
Enter how many days the estimation is valid for and any terms (deposit %, deliverables, exclusions). These appear on the PDF.
Send it
Download as PDF or email the contact directly — the email uses the Estimation email template.
Convert to invoice
When the lead accepts and converts to a client, the estimation acts as a template — generate a real invoice from it without retyping.
AI features
Explore all AI use casesEstimationsdoesn't include built-in AI tools yet — see what AI can do across FlippingKoin in the AI use cases guide.
Tips
Estimations don't count toward revenue reports — they're draft until converted. Multiple estimations per lead are allowed; only the accepted one converts to an invoice. Use the validity period to chase prospects who go quiet — 'Your quote expires Friday' is a great nudge.
Admin configuration
Access groups → `leadAdd`, `leadEdit` are required to create and edit estimations. Settings → Estimation template controls header, footer, signature block, and default tax rates.