Price a job using labour, marked-up materials, your share of overhead and a profit margin, all in one quote total. Enter your numbers and the total updates as you go.
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| Labour | — |
| Materials with markup | — |
| Subtotal | — |
| Overhead | — |
| Cost before profit | — |
| Profit | — |
| Total quote price | — |
Price = (labour + materials × (1 + markup) + overhead) ÷ (1 − profit margin). Sales tax, if any, is added on top of this price.
How to read your result
A faucet replacement: 2 hrs at $85/hr ($170 labour), $120 in parts with 25% markup ($150). Subtotal $320, 10% overhead ($32), cost before profit $352. At 15% margin: $352 ÷ 0.85 = $414.12 quote.
These are example numbers to show the math. Enter your own figures above.
Which trades is this for?
For any trade that quotes jobs and needs to put together prices quickly and consistently.
- Handyman & remodeling: small jobs with different scopes that need quick, consistent quotes.
- HVAC & plumbing: installs and replacements quoted at flat prices.
- Painting & drywall: room-by-room and whole-project quotes.
- Landscaping: design/build project quotes that include labour and materials.
Assumptions & limits
- Sales tax is excluded. Add GST/HST or state sales tax on top of the quote price, according to your province or state rules.
- Overhead is calculated as a percentage of labour + materials. It’s a quick estimate, not a full cost allocation. For an exact hourly cost, use the labour rate calculator.
- Markup applies to materials only, before overhead and profit, so it carries through to the final price.
- Profit is calculated as a margin on the final price, not a markup on cost. The two give different results.
- This is a pricing tool, not financial advice.
Common questions
Should I mark up materials?
Yes. Handling, supplier trips, warranty risk and cash tied up in stock all cost money. 15–25% is common for small trade shops. This calculator applies markup before overhead and profit so it’s included correctly in the final price.
What profit margin should I target?
There’s no single target for every business. It depends on your overhead and market. 10–20% net margin is a common target for small trade businesses. Start with your best estimate, then adjust as you get a clearer picture of your actual costs.
Do I add tax on top of this price?
Usually, yes. The quote price excludes sales tax. Add GST/HST or state sales tax on the invoice according to your province or state rules. Only include it in the quoted price if that’s what your market expects.
Should I quote hourly or flat-rate?
Customers generally prefer a flat price. Use this calculator to work out that price from your hourly cost, then quote the total. Keep the breakdown for your own records.
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