Pricing estimates
Rising material and equipment costs: protecting margin
Protect margin when material and equipment costs rise: price-book review cadence, quote expiration dates, escalation clauses and BLS producer price data.
Pricing estimates
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Pricing estimates
How to bid landscape installation jobs
Bid landscape installs line by line: site visit checklist, materials takeoff, labor hours, equipment, disposal, contingency and proposal sections.
Pricing estimates
How to price lawn mowing: per cut, month or season
Price lawn mowing from minutes on site, not guesses: per-cut, monthly and seasonal models compared, with a worked example and prepay rules.
Pricing estimates
Markup vs. margin: the pricing mistake that costs contractors
Why a 50% markup is only a 33% margin, a conversion table, where the mistake hides in estimates and discounts, and how to price from margin.
Pricing estimates
Parts markup matrix: tiered markup for service companies
How a tiered parts markup matrix works, what markup must cover, an example matrix with margins, how to avoid price cliffs and when to review it.
Pricing estimates
Collecting payment at the time of service
Collect payment when the job is done: tech scripts, the payment methods customers use, card-on-file for recurring work, deposits and invoice terms.
Pricing estimates
Pricing pest control: one-time services vs. quarterly plans
Structure pest control pricing with an initial service plus recurring visits, home size tiers, one-time rates, specialty pest pricing and clear plan terms.
Pricing estimates
Price increase letter template for recurring services
Price increase letter templates for recurring cleaning, pest control and lawn clients, with notice timing, frequency options and replies.
Pricing estimates
Minimum charges for small jobs
Calculate a minimum service charge from drive time, setup and overhead per hour, pick the right form of minimum and explain it to callers clearly.
Pricing estimates
Quote expiration dates and deposit rules
Quote expiration and deposit terms that hold up: sample wording, state deposit limits, the FTC Cooling-Off Rule and refund rules. Not legal advice.
Pricing estimates
How to raise prices without losing good customers
Raise home service prices with less churn: check margins, pick the timing, remind customers of value, give notice and handle pushback.
Pricing estimates
Pricing roof repairs vs. replacements
How roofers price repairs with minimum charges and access adders, price emergency tarping, and decide when to recommend a replacement instead.
Pricing estimates
Roofing estimates: measuring squares, pitch and waste factor
How to measure a roof for an estimate: aerial reports vs. hand measuring, squares and pitch factors, waste by roof type and the line items to include.
Pricing estimates
Termite treatment estimates: liquid vs. bait systems
Build termite estimates from linear feet and construction type, compare liquid and bait treatments honestly, and price renewal bonds and WDI reports.
Pricing estimates
Virtual estimates from photos and video calls
Run virtual estimates from photos and video calls: which home service jobs suit them, what to ask customers to send, a call flow and accuracy safeguards.
Pricing estimates
Pricing labor warranties and manufacturer warranty work
Price your labor warranty from callback data, set clear terms, handle equipment registration and decide whether manufacturer warranty reimbursement pays.
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