How to Price a Contractor JobMaterials, labor, overhead and target margin, step by step.$2,620.80 cost → $3,744 quote
Markup vs Margin for ContractorsWhy a 30% markup is only a 23.1% margin, with a conversion chart.30% markup = 23.1% margin
How to Calculate Contractor OverheadFind your overhead rate and add it to every job.$48k ÷ $200k = 24%
How to Calculate Labor Cost for a BidWage, burden and billable hours: the true cost of an hour.$25 wage → $42.86/hour
How to Find Your Break-Even PointHow many jobs a month it takes to cover overhead.$4,000 ÷ $400 = 10 jobs
How to Price a Change OrderLabor, disruption and marked-up materials, signed before you start.6 h + materials = $822
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