Free UK trade pricing guide
Building job pricing
Break building work into labour, materials and site costs before choosing a price and profit margin.
What to include in your quote
- Include every worker and subcontractor, preparation and the expected time on site.
- Measure material quantities and allow for relevant waste, delivery and equipment hire.
- Include skips, access arrangements, protection and business overheads allocated to this job.
- Document assumptions, exclusions and how changes to the scope will be agreed.
Free job price calculator
Use your own costs. Figures are estimates, not market rates or a guarantee of profit. Add VAT only where applicable.
Recommended quote before VAT
£0.00
- Job costs
- £0.00
- Contingency
- £0.00
- Minimum price
- £0.00
- Expected profit before VAT
- £0.00
- VAT
- £0.00
- Customer total
- £0.00
Check the scope before sending your price
Contingency covers an allowance for uncertainty. Profit margin is the share of your selling price left after costs and contingency—not a markup on costs. Compare the customer's budget before VAT with your minimum and recommended prices. Check material availability, delivery and tax treatment before committing.
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