Articles tagged "markup"
3 articles
Business 9 min
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.
Estimating 9 min read
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.
Business 9 min
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.