A simple pricing formula
Start with direct labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, travel and disposal. Add a fair share of overhead, then apply the gross margin the business needs. Tax is shown separately where it applies.
Direct costs+Labour+Overhead+Profit+Tax
Read the full JobPrice methodology or use the free estimator.
Quote checklist
- Customer and service address
- Measured scope and deliverables
- Inclusions, exclusions and assumptions
- Labour, materials and subcontractors
- Tax, deposit and payment stages
- Validity period and change process
Before sending
- Replace benchmarks with current supplier prices
- Check travel, access, waste and equipment
- Confirm licences, permits and insurance
- Review every AI-assisted line item
- Keep a written record of customer changes
Official tax and small-business references
Rules change. Use these government sources to verify current tax treatment: