Free pricing guide
How Much to Charge as a General Contractor
Most general contractors lose money on the parts of a job they forget to price, not on their hourly rate. Work the whole job through below, then send it as a quote.
Field estimate workbench
Price the job before you invoice it.
Build a practical estimate from labor, materials, and other costs. Your draft stays in this browser until you choose to create an invoice.
Keep client names and contact details out of this browser-only draft.
Cost ledger
Labor, materials, and other costs
Add at least one described line with a value greater than $0.
Tax treatment varies by location and job type.
Grand total must be greater than $0.
What drives the price on general contracting
- Trade and subcontractor quotes, including supervision and coordination time
- Crew and site labor, including mobilization, protection, and cleanup
- Materials, fixtures, deliveries, and a realistic waste allowance
- Permits, equipment rental, disposal, and other direct project costs
- Overhead, profit, and a contingency tied to documented scope risk
Jobs general contractors price most often
- Kitchen or bathroom remodel
- Whole-home renovation
- Room addition
- Deck or porch build
- Tenant improvement
Turn the number into a quote
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