How Iceberg Estimates Get Built

Iceberg helps you create clear, defensible project estimates by guiding you through a simple, repeatable process — from defining scope to getting client approval.

No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just clear thinking, step by step.

Step 1

Define the scope and the goal

What you do

Describe what you’re agreeing to build, what success looks like, and the assumptions behind the work.

Why it matters

Clear scope sets boundaries early and prevents missed work, misaligned expectations, and pricing disputes later.

Step 2

Break the work into sections and tasks

What you do

Organize the project into logical sections, then list the tasks required to deliver each one.

Why it matters

Structuring the work makes hidden effort visible and helps both you and your client understand where time is actually being spent.

Step 3

Assign effort and pricing

What you do

Estimate effort using hours or points, adjust rates, rounding, and pricing rules, and let Iceberg calculate totals automatically.

Why it matters

You can refine scope and pricing without manual math, while keeping internal calculations separate from what clients see.

Step 4

Review, share, and approve

What you do

Review the full estimate, then share a client-ready link to collect approval electronically.

Why it matters

Clients understand what they’re approving, and any future changes require a new sign-off — keeping everyone aligned.

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