What does the job really cost?
Include materials, waste, labor, subs, travel, permits, equipment, and a realistic overhead share.
Owner money
The money checks behind a better contractor quote.
A job can look busy and still miss the owner target. Before changing ads, hiring, or cutting prices, check the few numbers that decide whether the work is worth taking.
Core checks
Five questions worth answering before the quote goes out.
Does the price create enough margin?
Markup and margin are not the same. A markup can still leave too little profit after costs.
Is there a minimum job floor?
Small jobs often lose money when travel, setup, admin time, and minimum labor blocks are ignored.
What does labor cost when loaded?
Paid time, payroll burden, benefits, non-billable time, and billable efficiency change the real hourly cost.
How many jobs cover the month?
Break-even depends on fixed costs, gross margin, and average job value, not just total sales.
What happens after the quote?
Follow-up, close rate, and lead quality affect whether good pricing turns into actual work.
Next step
If the numbers are unclear, start with the free Business Health Quick check.
The quick check combines pricing, follow-up, cash pressure, reviews, and request step risk into one private on-page planning check. It does not submit customer data or promise outcomes.