Articles tagged "estimating"
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Construction Estimates: Types and What Wins
Learn the different types of construction estimates, what to include in each one, and how contractors can present estimates that win more jobs.
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.
How to Estimate a Bathroom Remodel
Learn how to estimate a bathroom remodel with real trade breakdowns, production rates, and worked examples from a 20-year contractor.
How to Estimate Fence Installation
Learn how to estimate fence installation costs using the linear foot method, including gates, demo, slope, and concrete - with real pricing ranges.
How to Estimate Gravel for a Driveway
Learn exactly how to calculate gravel for your driveway project, including depth, compaction factors, tons vs yards, and delivery planning from a contractor.
How to Estimate Insulation for Your Attic
Learn how to estimate attic insulation by calculating square footage, R-value needs, and material costs. Includes worked examples and pricing ranges.
How to Write an Estimate: A Contractor's Guide
Learn how to write a contractor estimate that wins jobs. Step-by-step guide covering line items, labor, materials, markup, and professional presentation.
Job Costing for Contractors: A Complete Guide
Learn how job costing works, why it matters for remodeling profits, and how to track labor, materials, subs, and overhead on every project.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown: Labor and Materials
A complete kitchen remodel cost breakdown covering cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electrical, flooring, and paint with real contractor numbers.
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.