Articles tagged "contractor pricing"
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Estimate vs Bid: What Contractors Must Know Before Quoting
Learn the real difference between an estimate and a bid in construction. When to use each, how they affect your profit, and critical mistakes to avoid.
Drywall Taping Cost Per Square Foot (2026)
Drywall taping cost per square foot broken down by finish level, job size, and region. Real labor rates, material costs, and worked examples for contractors.
Bathroom Remodel Labor Cost Breakdown by Trade
A trade-by-trade bathroom remodel labor cost breakdown with real numbers for plumbers, electricians, tile setters, and more. No fluff, just what it actually costs.
Contractor Overhead Percentage for Small Jobs
Small jobs cost more per dollar of work - here's why your overhead percentage must go up as job size goes down, plus how to set a minimum charge that protects profit.
Deck Framing Labor Cost Per Square Foot
Real contractor rates for deck framing labor: $15-$40/sf depending on complexity. Ledger, footings, stairs, railings, and production rates explained.
Overhead and Profit: What Contractors Actually Charge
Learn what overhead and profit mean for contractors, how to calculate O&P, industry benchmarks, and why every bid must include it to stay in business.
Drywall labor cost per sheet: what contractors actually charge in 2026
Breakdown of drywall labor cost per sheet for hanging, taping, mudding, and sanding. Includes production rates and pricing by finish level.
Tile Installation Cost Per Square Foot (Labor + Materials + Markup)
Learn typical tile installation costs per square foot, how to estimate labor and materials, and how to price jobs with markup without losing bids.
Electrical Estimate Template (Excel/Google Sheets) + Step-by-Step Pricing Guide
Download a practical electrical estimate template for Excel/Google Sheets and learn how to price labor, materials, markup, and change orders accurately.