Stop Quoting Jobs That Lose You Money.
Busy is not the same as profitable.
The Contractor Pricing & Job Costing System helps you price jobs before you quote them, track real costs after the work starts, and see what you actually keep after labor, materials, overhead, callbacks, and hidden profit leaks.
- Price jobs before you send the quote
- Track estimated vs. actual costs
- Catch overhead and labor leaks
- Stop confusing markup with real profit
- Includes bonus Contractor Closer Kit
- One-time payment, no monthly bill
One-time payment. Digital download. No monthly software bill.
Want to kick the tires first? Try the pricing tool demo, then come back for the full system if it fits.
Includes the 6 in 1 Contractor Pricing Tool, Contractor Job Costing Spreadsheet, and Bonus Contractor Closer Kit.
Busy. Booked. Still Broke.
Most contractors are not losing money because they are lazy. They are losing money because they are pricing by feel, not by math. They look at a job, think about what sounds right, and send the number. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it does not. The problem is they usually do not find out until the job is done and the check does not feel as good as it should.
A job can look clean at the top and skinny at the bottom. The quote goes out, the customer says yes, the work starts, and then labor runs a little long. Materials jump a little. Fuel is not free. A callback burns half a day. The customer wants one small change that is not so small. And suddenly the job that was supposed to make $2,800 made $900.
That is not bad luck. That is a pricing and tracking problem. And it is fixable.
If overhead is not built into the quote, it comes out of your pocket. If actual costs are not tracked while the job runs, you are flying blind. If you do not know the difference between markup and margin, you are probably charging less than you think.
The Contractor Pricing & Job Costing System is built to fix all three of those problems with two practical tools and a bonus kit that helps you hold your price once you know it.
Eight Ways a Good Job Turns Into a Bad One
Most profit leaks are quiet. They do not show up until the job is done and the numbers do not add up. Here is where it usually goes wrong.
Guessing the Price
You look at the job, think about what feels right, and send a number. No overhead check. No margin check. No break-even check. Just a gut call that may or may not cover what the job actually costs.
Missing Overhead
Truck payment. Insurance. Fuel. Tools. Phone. Software. Licenses. These costs exist whether you are on a job or not. If they are not in the quote, they come out of your profit. Every single time.
Labor Running Long
You estimated 12 hours. It took 17. That five-hour difference does not disappear. It comes straight out of what you were supposed to keep. And if you are not tracking it, you may not even notice until the next job.
Material Prices Moving
You quoted based on last month’s pricing. By the time you buy, it costs more. If you are not tracking estimated vs. actual material costs on every job, you are absorbing those increases without knowing it.
Callbacks Eating Margin
One callback on a tight job can wipe out the profit. Two callbacks and you are working for free. If callbacks are not factored into your pricing and tracked as a real cost, they are invisible money out the door.
Scope Creep
The customer adds things. Small things. Things that seem easy to say yes to. But small things add up to real hours and real materials. Without a change order process, those additions come out of your margin.
Price Shoppers
You spend an hour writing a detailed estimate. The customer takes it to three other guys and picks the cheapest one. That estimate time cost you money. If you do not have a filter for serious buyers, you are subsidizing tire kickers.
No Job Costing After the Job
The job closes. The check clears. You move on. But you never looked at what the job actually cost versus what you estimated. So you repeat the same pricing mistakes on the next one.
Introducing The Contractor Pricing & Job Costing System
A simple digital system for contractors who want to price smarter, track real costs, and keep more of what they earn. Two practical tools and a bonus kit that work together before, during, and after every job.
Three Tools That Work Together
6-in-1 Contractor Pricing Tool
Use this before you send the quote. It runs six checks on every job so you know your real number before the customer sees it.
- Job Price Builder: builds a price from labor, materials, overhead, and profit
- Profit Check: confirms your margin before the quote goes out
- Markup vs. Margin Calculator: shows you the real difference so you stop leaving money behind
- Break-Even Calculator: shows the minimum you need to cover costs on any job
- Overhead Allocation Calculator: spreads your monthly overhead across jobs so it is always in the price
- Labor Burden Calculator: adds the real cost of an employee beyond their hourly rate
Works in your browser. No install required. Customizable for your trade and your numbers.
Contractor Job Costing Spreadsheet
Use this after the job starts. It tracks what you estimated versus what the job is actually costing in real time, so you can see profit before the job closes instead of after.
- Estimate Builder: sets your baseline budget before work starts
- Job Cost Tracker: logs actual labor, materials, and other costs as they happen
- Project Dashboard: shows budget vs. actual at a glance
- Profit Summary: calculates real profit margin as the job progresses
- Quote Summary: printable summary for client-facing use
- Works in Excel and Google Sheets
Includes a blank version and a Quick Start PDF so you can use it on your next job without a learning curve.
Contractor Closer Kit
Once you know your number, you still need to hold your number. The Contractor Closer Kit gives you the templates and scripts to protect your price, handle objections, and close cleaner jobs.
- Estimate templates
- Scope of work templates
- Change order templates
- Invoice templates
- Deposit request scripts
- Price objection replies
- Follow-up scripts
- Tire kicker filters
- Review request scripts
Included in both PDF and editable DOCX format so you can customize it for your business.
One-time payment. No subscription. Instant digital download.
Four Steps. Every Job.
The system is designed to follow the natural flow of a contracting job. You do not need to learn new software or change how you work. You just add the tools at the right moments.
Price the Job Before You Quote It
Open the 6-in-1 Pricing Tool. Enter your labor, materials, and overhead. Check your margin. Send the quote with confidence.
Track Real Costs While Work Happens
Open the Job Costing Spreadsheet when the job starts. Log actual costs as they come in. Watch the profit number in real time.
Review What You Actually Kept
When the job closes, check the final numbers. See where the estimate was off. Use that to price the next job better.
Hold Your Price With the Closer Kit
Use the templates and scripts to handle objections, document scope changes, and close jobs without giving away margin.
Before and After Using the System
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Guessing prices based on feel | Pricing from real numbers before the quote goes out |
| Overhead not counted, comes out of profit | Overhead built into every job automatically |
| Using markup wrong, thinking 30% markup is 30% profit | Markup and margin checked and understood on every job |
| No job costing, no idea what the job actually cost | Actual costs tracked in real time, profit visible before the job closes |
| Awkward price objection conversations with no script | Clear, calm responses that protect the price without sounding defensive |
| Finding out too late that the job barely paid | Catching cost overruns early enough to do something about them |
What a $7,500 Job Actually Looks Like
This is a fictional example to show how the math works. The numbers are simplified on purpose.
| Materials (estimated) | $2,200 |
| Labor (estimated: 40 hours at $45/hr) | $1,800 |
| Overhead share (monthly overhead divided across jobs) | $600 |
| Subtotal estimated costs | $4,600 |
| Estimated profit | $2,900 |
Now here is what happens when the job runs:
| Materials (actual, prices moved up) | $2,480 |
| Labor (actual: 47 hours, ran long) | $2,115 |
| Callback (half day to fix a door trim issue) | $180 |
| Overhead share (same) | $600 |
| Subtotal actual costs | $5,375 |
| Actual profit | $2,125 |
This is a simplified example. The job costing spreadsheet would have flagged the labor overrun at hour 43, giving you a chance to have a scope conversation before the job was done. The numbers will be different for every business and every job. The point is that the gap between estimated and actual profit is real, and it is trackable.
One-time payment. No subscription. Instant digital download.
Who This Is For and Who It Is Not For
This is for you if you are a:
- Roofer
- Plumber
- HVAC contractor
- Electrician
- Remodeler
- Painter
- Landscaper
- Handyman
- General contractor
- Home service business owner
If you quote jobs, run crews, and want to know what you actually kept when the job closes, this system is built for you.
This is not for you if you want:
- Full accounting software
- Custom setup or done-for-you service
- A system you will never open
- Resale rights or agency license
- Tax, legal, or accounting advice
This is a practical digital tool, not a managed service. You need to be willing to open a spreadsheet and enter your numbers. If that is not you, this is not the right product.
Everything You Need to Price Smarter and Track Real Profit
The Contractor Pricing & Job Costing System
Regular price after launch: $247
- 6-in-1 Contractor Pricing Tool
- Contractor Job Costing Spreadsheet
- Bonus Contractor Closer Kit (PDF + DOCX)
- Quick Start Guide
- Readme and license files
One-time payment. No subscription. Instant digital download.
What Happens After You Buy?
After checkout, Gumroad gives you instant access to the ZIP file. Download it, unzip it, open the Read Me First folder, then start with the 6 in 1 Contractor Pricing Tool before your next quote. The job costing spreadsheet is there for tracking real costs after the work starts. The Contractor Closer Kit is there to help you protect the price once the customer starts pushing back.
One Bad Job Costs More Than This System
This is not a guarantee of savings. Every business is different. But here is a practical way to think about the value.
One underpriced jobcan cost more than this system when overhead is not in the quote.
One missed change ordercan eat the price of this system fast on a mid-size job.
One callbackon a tight-margin job can wipe out the profit you thought you had.
$197 one timeversus $99 to $259 per month for job costing software that does the same thing.
These are examples, not promises. Results depend on how the tools are used and the specifics of your business.
One-time payment. Digital download. No monthly bill.
Bonus: Contractor Closer Kit
Knowing your number is half the job. The other half is holding your number when the customer pushes back, asks for extras, or goes quiet after the quote.
The Contractor Closer Kit gives you the templates and scripts to handle those moments without fumbling, discounting, or giving away work for free.
What is in the Contractor Closer Kit:
- Estimate templates: professional, clear, and scope-tight
- Scope of work templates: define exactly what is and is not included
- Change order templates: document every addition before it happens
- Invoice templates: get paid clearly and on time
- Deposit request scripts: ask for the deposit without it feeling awkward
- Price objection replies: what to say when they say “that seems high”
- Follow-up scripts: check in on open quotes without being pushy
- Tire kicker filters: identify serious buyers before you spend time on an estimate
- Review request scripts: ask for the five-star review at the right moment
Included in PDF format for reference and editable DOCX format so you can put your business name on it and make it yours.
What You Can and Cannot Do With This Product
This is a personal business use license. It is designed for one contractor or one business to use for their own jobs and operations.
This license does not include:
- Resale rights
- Agency rights
- White label rights
- Sharing with other businesses
- Distributing to clients or customers
- Rebranding and reselling
An agency or multi-user license may be offered in the future. If that is what you need, check back or contact us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a digital product that includes two practical tools and a bonus kit for contractors who want to price jobs more accurately and track real costs on every job. The 6-in-1 Contractor Pricing Tool helps you build a price before you send the quote. The Contractor Job Costing Spreadsheet helps you track estimated versus actual costs after the job starts. The Contractor Closer Kit gives you templates and scripts to protect your price and close cleaner jobs. Everything downloads instantly after purchase. There is no software to install, no subscription, and no monthly fee.
This is built for small contractors and home service business owners who quote jobs, run crews, and want to know what they actually kept when the job closes. That includes roofers, plumbers, HVAC contractors, electricians, remodelers, painters, landscapers, handymen, and general contractors. If you send estimates, manage job costs, and want to stop guessing what you charge and what you keep, this system is designed for you. It is not built for large construction firms with dedicated accounting teams or for contractors who want full project management software.
No. This is a one-time purchase. You pay once and you own the files. There is no monthly fee, no renewal, no login required, and no account to manage. You download the files, save them to your computer or cloud storage, and use them as long as you want. That is one of the reasons this product exists. Most job costing and estimating software charges $99 to $299 per month. This is a one-time $197 purchase that gives you the core tools you need without the ongoing bill.
The Job Costing Spreadsheet works best in Excel or Google Sheets. If you have Microsoft 365 or a standalone copy of Excel, you are good to go. The 6-in-1 Contractor Pricing Tool is an HTML file that runs in any web browser, so it does not require Excel at all. You open it in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge and it works. If you do not have Excel, you can use Google Sheets for the spreadsheet at no cost. The Quick Start Guide included with the product walks you through opening and using each file.
Yes. The Contractor Job Costing Spreadsheet is compatible with Google Sheets. You can upload the Excel file to Google Drive and open it in Google Sheets, or you can make a copy and save it to your Drive for easy access from any device. Most of the formulas and formatting transfer cleanly. Some minor formatting differences may appear, but the core calculations and tracking functions work as intended. If you prefer to work in Google Sheets rather than Excel, this product supports that workflow.
Yes. Roofing is one of the primary trades this system is designed for. Roofing jobs involve significant material costs that move with market prices, labor that can run long on complex roofs, overhead that includes trucks, insurance, and equipment, and callbacks that can eat a full day of profit. The 6-in-1 Pricing Tool lets you build a roofing job price with your specific overhead rate and labor burden. The Job Costing Spreadsheet lets you track actual shingle costs, labor hours, and any additional work against your original estimate. The Closer Kit includes scripts for handling the common roofing objection of “I got a cheaper quote from another guy.”
Yes. Plumbing and HVAC are both trades where the gap between estimated and actual costs can be significant. Parts prices change. Jobs that look simple turn into half-day problems. Labor burden for licensed tradespeople is higher than many contractors account for. The pricing tool includes a labor burden calculator specifically to help you factor in the real cost of a licensed employee beyond their hourly rate. The job costing spreadsheet tracks parts and labor separately so you can see exactly where the job went over or stayed on budget. Both trades are well-suited to this system.
Yes. Remodeling and handyman work are two of the most common use cases for this system. Remodeling jobs are especially prone to scope creep, material overruns, and labor surprises. The job costing spreadsheet is designed to track a job in progress, not just at the end, which is exactly what a remodeler needs when a kitchen project starts adding scope in week two. For handymen running multiple smaller jobs, the pricing tool helps set a consistent floor on pricing so you are not undercharging on fast jobs that look easy but eat your day.
After purchase you will receive a ZIP file containing the following: the 6-in-1 Contractor Pricing Tool as an HTML file with instructions, the Contractor Job Costing Spreadsheet in Excel format with a Quick Start PDF, the Contractor Closer Kit in both PDF and editable DOCX format, a Start Here guide, and a readme and license file. The folder structure is organized so you know exactly what to open first. The Quick Start guide walks you through the first use of each tool in plain English with no technical jargon.
Pricing is what you do before the job starts. You estimate labor, materials, overhead, and profit, and you set a number to give the customer. Job costing is what you do while the job runs and after it closes. You track what the job actually cost versus what you estimated. Pricing without job costing means you never know if your estimates are accurate. Job costing without good pricing means you are tracking costs on jobs that were already underpriced. This system gives you both: the 6-in-1 tool for pricing before the quote, and the job costing spreadsheet for tracking after the job starts.
Because the check clearing does not mean the job was profitable. A contractor can deposit $8,000 and feel good about a job that actually cost $7,400 to complete, leaving $600 in real profit after labor, materials, overhead, and callbacks. Without job costing, that contractor thinks the job made $8,000. With job costing, they know it made $600 and they can figure out why the estimate was off by $1,800. Over time, job costing is how you improve your estimating accuracy, identify which types of jobs are actually profitable, and stop repeating the same pricing mistakes.
No, and this is one of the most expensive mistakes in contracting. Markup is calculated on cost. Margin is calculated on revenue. If your costs are $1,000 and you add a 30% markup, you charge $1,300. Your margin on that job is 23%, not 30%. If you are targeting a 30% profit margin but using a 30% markup to get there, you are leaving money on every job. The 6-in-1 Pricing Tool includes a Markup vs. Margin Calculator that shows you both numbers side by side so you can see the real difference and price with the right target in mind.
Yes. The tools are designed for ongoing use across all your jobs. The 6-in-1 Pricing Tool runs in your browser and you can use it for every quote you send. The Job Costing Spreadsheet includes a blank version so you can make a copy for each new job and keep a clean record of every project. There is no limit on how many jobs you can run through the system. The personal business use license covers all jobs within your own business for as long as you use the tools.
No. This product is licensed for personal business use only. You cannot resell it, share it with other businesses, use it as a deliverable for your clients, rebrand it, or distribute it in any form. The license covers one business using the tools for their own jobs and operations. If you are a business coach, marketing agency, or consultant who wants to use this with clients, an agency or multi-user license may be available in the future. Contact us if that is something you are interested in.
No. This product is a digital tool for business planning and job management purposes. It is not legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice, or financial advice. The calculations in the tools are based on inputs you provide and are intended to help you think through your pricing and job costs. They are not a substitute for working with a licensed accountant, CPA, or financial professional. Every contracting business is different, and important financial, legal, and tax decisions should be reviewed with a qualified professional who knows your specific situation.
Stop Guessing Before The Next Quote Goes Out
If your price is wrong, the job is already in trouble before the first material run. Use the system to price the job, track the job, and see what you actually kept.
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This product is a digital download for educational and business planning purposes. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Every contracting business is different. Review important financial, legal, and tax decisions with a qualified professional. Results will vary based on how the tools are used and the specific circumstances of each business.