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Add tasks, set hours, crew size, labor and materials. Choose margin or markup, define overhead, and get Good / Better / Best quotes with a printable proposal.
Margin: price = cost / (1 - m). Markup: price = cost × (1 + m).
Each row: Task, Qty × Hours per unit, Crew, optional rate override, and materials. Notes do not affect price.
| Task | Qty | Unit | Hours per unit | Crew | Labor rate | Materials | Notes |
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Add tasks and select Calculate.
This online job bid calculator helps contractors build accurate time and materials estimates with overhead and profit. Use it as a contractor estimate calculator to generate Good / Better / Best quotes, print a clean proposal, and export a CSV breakdown. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Margin is profit as a percentage of the final price. Markup is a percentage added to cost. The numbers are not the same. Many pros price by margin because it keeps net profit consistent.
Set a default rate and override per task where needed. For crews with mixed rates, enter an average rate or split the task into two lines.
Good is your lean, standard offer. Better adds time and material for higher quality or flexibility. Best includes additional time, upgraded materials, and a small reserve that covers callbacks and extended warranty expectations.
Enter a sales tax percentage to display tax on the final price. Tax rules vary; confirm with your jurisdiction and accountant.