Catch scope creep early
Surface hidden systems, assumptions, access needs, and revision risk before they become unpaid work.
Free two-minute quote check
Know if it is safe to quote.
Before you say yes.
Answer seven simple questions about an automation job. We will tell you whether to price it now, ask more questions, or sell a smaller planning phase first.
- What to do next
- Extra price cushion
- How to structure the work
- Questions to ask
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Why it matters
Turn uncertainty into a safer project plan.
Price the unknowns
Use a defensible contingency range instead of guessing—or absorbing every surprise yourself.
Choose the right structure
See when to quote the build, sell paid discovery first, split the work into phases, or decline it.
Step 1 · Describe the job
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Your recommendation updates instantly on the rightSee when this helps
A client wants a price before the job is clear.
“Connect Shopify to Airtable, keep inventory synced, alert Slack when orders fail, and finish by Friday. What will it cost?”
The request sounds specific, but it leaves ownership, failure handling, live-data access, acceptance, and revisions unanswered.
How to use the answer
It does not pick an exact price. It tells you the safest next step.
Price it now
Add the suggested cushion and split payment into two parts.
Ask before pricing
Get the missing information—or charge for a small planning phase first.
Do not quote the whole job
Sell a diagnostic, break the job into smaller parts, or walk away.
Turn the result into a scope
Keep the useful answer. Add the working documents only when you need them.
Boundaries
What this result means
What does the score measure?
Outcome clarity, system count, external dependencies, unknowns, access risk, revision load, and urgency.
Does Blaidlink receive my answers?
No. The calculator runs locally in your browser and does not submit your answers.
Is this a quote or professional advice?
No. It is a planning aid for deciding what to clarify before quoting. It is not legal, security, privacy, tax, or financial advice and does not replace technical discovery or a written agreement.