Thank you again for being a voice to be listened to in our business.January, 2018, I'm applying what I'm learning from book and its paying off already .THANK YOU.January, 2018, Thanks for the information in your "revisited" book! However, general contractor rates can range from $30 to $85 per hour, depending on the type of project and where you live. Second project, i was working with the homeowners… Read more », I responded here: https://www.markupandprofit.com/articles/is-my-contractor-overcharging-me/#comment-3297, We were having excessive sweating of our ductwork after a new HVAC system was installed last summer. I've read both your books and taken a seminar and one online class. The contract (not an estimate but a signed contract) laid out all of the work that was to be done and a final cost of $20,000 with payment to be made in three installments (1st @ $7,000 prior to work / 2nd at $6,000 after completion of framing / 3rd at $7,000 upon completion of job). It just doesnt. September, 2019, I recently purchased your book “Markup and Profit” and love reading your newsletters every chance I get . Abel you ask the same question throughout this thread and have been answered every time, i am beginning to see your a slow learner and by now if you have not understood the replies then you need to relocate to a short bus facility where they can explain everything slower than the average Abel needs to under stand simple economics. This should be detailed in your contract… Read more ». April, 2014, I have read the book markup and profit and wow it really opened my eyes to what I have been missing out on, now hopefully my business will profit with the right markup, thanks in advance. April, 2012, I attended Michael Stone seminar 12 years ego and I got the first book. . He charged $5300 ($1800 for five hours of labor for two people and $3500 for supplies). It’s always a breath of fresh air to be in the company of other owners, and then receive sound information and advice from those who have lead the path.April, 2019, Thank you for continuing the weekly newsletters. That’s with T&M or Cost Plus jobs, not fixed price. Your products have really helped to grow my business and implement processes that allow me to spend much needed time with my family! . February, 2015, We love you guys- we've bought many products from you-helps our business immensely! Thank you for being the light at the end of the tunnel for me. Every job is different so there isn’t a clean answer. The contractor can break it down however he/she wants but at the end of the day, the supervisor is as much apart of the office staff as your estimator/salesman is. And if that mean Tipping, or giving my tradesmen extras for what they endured working, buying them lunches or coffee, or for just doing such a fantastic job. There is… Read more ». I already own the original Markup & Profit book. March, 2018, I am really getting energized about making my business profitable. I highly suggest taking a business course or a course in economics. September 2020, I have been a huge fan of yours for several years. It fully turned around my pricing and sales game. That’s also not including providing health care insurance options for your employees or retirement. They were by far the best and most informative of any continuing education class we have taken. May, 2020, I just started using FTE this week. Matt, I’m not sure what you’re asking. And it doesn’t’ actually have to be bulk items, it can be anything. Minimum Hourly Rate = $5,000/[128 *(1-.3)] + $1,200/128 = $65.18/hour That means you’ll want to charge at least $65 per hour for your services. I look forward to talking with you again. On the contractors end, we work with a client who does this. It’s my business bible, and one of the only reasons I’m still in business after 4 1/2 years on my own with no college education! A contractor is so much more; you have no idea the issues you will find and have if you just leave trades to do what they do because they know the homeowner won’t take care of them. September, 2019, I have been a subscriber to your newsletters for years. The information you provide is so valuable! Would love your thoughts, please comment. My point is, tools cost money, trucks cost money, regardless of whether they are being used for profit. Its more than just being self employed.September, 2016, Thank you so much for an amazing and eye opening seminar . October, 2018, We started our own business this year, and the first thing we did was purchase your book. . The article does not mention this, and too closely ties fixed and variable markup costs. In 2018, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Contracting, with an average salary of $79,471.. Government Contracting jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. Not sure who figured there budget but they were wrong . But you left no money to pay for business expenses. This is 25% higher (+$28,317) than the average general contractor salary in the United States. My regular contractor specializes… Read more ». Hi Abel, thank you for the question. From the outside looking in the general public has no understanding of what it costs to run a business and what rates are required to make it sustainable. April, 2018, I read every one of your newsletters that come across my email. January, 2017, I would like to take this opportunity again to thank Michael for his excellent book. I finally understand how it works and I am very grateful to you for breaking it down in a very understandable format. I'm tired of winging estimates etc. It is really simple if you want good work today you have to find your unit cost as a contractor. Sharing your knowledge and teaching others what you've learned over the years. Markup is NOT profit. Thanks so much for the encouragement. August, 2015, I have learned a lot over the past nine months about the construction business but I still have much to learn about running it well and efficiently. I finally started and its already changing how I think. You both are awesome. January, 2014, You can't imagine what you've done for me - Thank you! Then they have their royalties to pay, taxes, employees, etc. The future looks great thanks to you. . Audnak – It sounds like you’re doing all you can to get this job done as cheaply as possible. I have referred it to several other contractors and I know it has helped many, many people and business get established/become profitable. . This was my first webinar and shall not be the last! I'm about half way through it. . Thank you for honoring the discount even though I am ordering the packages a few days apart. the insurance, the fuel. December, 2015, I greatly appreciate all you and Michael do for us. . It’s my business bible, and one of the only reasons I’m still in business after 4 1/2 years on my own with no college education! People focus on the “markup” for hourly rates, markup for materials, etc,… Read more », Kirk, you are on the right track. Interesting. Additionally, workers who start in … March, 2020, I have been a massive fan of your valuable work since I first got in touch and took delivery of your Mark Up and Profit book many years ago. . Look on the jamb of… Read more », I truly appreciate the videos and articles you guys put out. I would still be charging you a mark up to cover all… Read more », “What happens if there are unforeseen circumstances and the job was way more complicated than it originally seemed… will you volunteer to pay the difference? April, 2020, You two make a great team, I truly felt the passion in your teaching and sharing. Me or is it right to charge the home owner for it ? The National Association of Home Builders published a report a few years ago that stated that their “best” remodeling contractors averaged something under 4% net profit. February, 2014, I so enjoy your articles and the sage advice provided. That book has served as the manual for running this company. With tremendous appreciation, I was impressed that there is an employee out there as cheerful and accommodating in resolving a problem. Your book, website, and videos have helped very much. We discovered that he was trying to charge an exorbitant markup (WAY more than 1.5%, more like 3%) AND 20% O&P on top of that. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $7,692. I have had success in paying down my company debt and it looks like I might be done paying it off this year. is there a customer shower with floor pan? PS Perhaps to the receiving end of the deal, expense and material are the same thing but to the home owner they are different. March, 2018, Fast Track Estimating Program rocks! Do you expect him to donate his time to your project? I would say 15-25% depending on the price. Markup isn’t profit. I only cringe now thinking how much money I have left on the table in the past 20 years. It has been of great value. I especially appreciate the time dedicated to "wrong math" and why it's wrong. 2x, 3x, and 4x markup is for the 1%ers, the extremely wealthy that want extreme custom construction. Subcontractors would be considered under expenses, not materials. He is only charging 20% on what he supplied. I love your site. This comes from someone who charges $135/hour for services only… guess what? Your contractor gets $5,000 to pay their overhead expenses (which includes salary) and make a reasonable profit. January, 2020, I was at your seminar in Woodland, CA last year and I found all the information I received invaluable in my business. Matt, I’m not sure why a GC would agree to that – you’re asking the GC to be the sub. . Since that time, I have read from your blog roll everyday and purchased your book . The national average salary for a General Contractor is $90,942 in United States. What I find interesting is you can take any reference to construction out of the articles and 99% of the material still applies. Since we are an international contractor, we are accepting applicants from anywhere in Canada and the United States. Mission Statement Sadly they usually do. I love the Fast Track Proposal software. So we’d be around $34k no bathroom. You’re paying for the hours he spent coordinating your job. October 2020, I had no idea the wealth of information you put into Profitable Sales! November, 2014, What a great resource your company is. Plain and simple. We charge a fair amount for our work and have been able to put ourselves on payroll for the first time, ever . I suppose you can work the math backwards. I need at least 3 – 4 guys and I am guessing it should take about three months to complete. It was everything I was hoping it would be and more! Keep in mind also that this guy did try to gouge him, in that he was doing NO DEMO, NO MATERIALS, hence none of the actual “Work” involved except to slap the tile on a prepped job. It’s like going to a restaurant and asking how much the bun, lettuce, and tomato cost them, and how much they paid the cook. July, 2015. An accountant can help with that (or… Read more », You’re talking about cost plus pricing, a practice we discourage for a number of reasons. Not to mention, 10% above the cost… Read more », Hello Michael- I have a landscaping business with a very high mark up currently (2.25). The statement "nobody makes any money till someone sells something" is so true and overlooked. Thank you. materials cost 700 dollars, and it took me 5 weeks, as I took my time and cut… Read more », bro that’s a good price for tile labor. Yes when he adds sales tax the time spent figuring and getting the product you can expect to see around a 30% mark up on supplies and expenses. There was a ton of useful information and this was a big help because I was in the process of starting my own remodeling company. He’s not. Your book, website, and videos have helped very much. April, 2016, The class was excellent. . Twitter: @MarkupAndProfit Thank you, more than you know. Did you sign a contract with him? February, 2020, Thank you for all you do……Your programs have changed my families financial tree!February, 2020, Wanted to say again how much I appreciate the work that you guys do.February, 2020, We have spent HOURS reading through your archived newsletters and articles tonight. Our issue has resolved itself since I first posted this. His business has a great reputation for tough to handle designs (architects recommend us), many years of experience, and years of advanced training in construction. I have recently been scanned in 2 projects, the first time it’s happened to me ibn thre 30+ years that I’ve been in this trade. My husband’s company has it figured out how much money each employee has to earn to cover their overhead and make a profit. Each article that Michael Stone writes is a pleasure to read. I took cost which was all subs and materials added my guys labor 2100 man hrs x 75 hr and gave me supervisor 6 months salary.Cost came out to 580000 and went 1.5 times came out to 870000 .They said I was over there budget. I awoke this morning with a renewed sense of priority. I need a bit of advice. He has a great knack for understanding where people stand and I think he has helped many honest contractors go from losing money to having a decent life. It's not easy in the construction industry and Markup & Profit has been like a bible for us.January, 2020, I am a landscape contractor . I’m not disputing that he didn’t do a good job. I have dozens of bids I’ve worked on that never come through. !October, 2018, I have been working in residential alterations and renovations 15yrs. Ashdotcom, you need to ask an attorney. It came highly recommended. Guess again. We finished last year with 13% profit, and I did get the new (used, 1 year old) truck. I’m frequently asked for the “industry standard” rate per hour for various types of work. February, 2017, Hi Michael...I've purchased your Mark up and Profit book and all I can say is I wish someone had sat me down 25 years ago and gone over this materialJanuary, 2017, I am a general contractor with a small construction company in its 4th year of operation. Looking for an advisor to answer specific questions. Opting for this and reading your web site again as a bit of support at a dificult time. I wish there were more like you both!!! Phenomenal books!! Every aspect needs to be analyzed, do you read building plans and have you seen the corrections that are made on just about every job? My question for you is sometimes we have situations where we have the opportunity to subcontract the work(we dont sub a lot in this business). In some cases, the quoted job price may be negotiable, particularly if other work is performed by the General Contractor. Someone is putting that material together and making the porch happen and they deserve to be paid for their labor. Sounds to me like he is due a project management fee and reimbursement (including his markup) on what labor/materials he did provide.Fyi….I’m a GC, Michael Stone disciple? Thank you. WHile some jobs are “cookie cutter”… Read more ». HE took “FIVE WEEKS”. December, 2015, I just wanted to send you a quick note. (no contractor in the world would have spent as much time on every detail that I did.) The newsletter always is a welcome surprise in my inbox each week, and the books have proven to be very helpful in making the improvements to my business. October, 2014, We joined our local HBA and had some business questions and a colleague said that I most certainly needed to start reading your markup and profit book and that started our quest for more information to make our business better. You were instrumental in helping my business succeed.February, 2020, By the way these little online seminars are great!!! I learned from them. Thank You, I am also on your LinkedIn group. Thank you. Thank you!January, 2017, The business of our business is completely different than 14 months ago, and I wanted to thank you again for helping me into the Stone Age. Every job is different. I did have other contractors claim to be booked for months. Construction - Hourly Rate - Get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. If I were to ask these contractors to do a re-model, jeez i’d probably be looking at 10K to 15K. Even one of the clowns on craigslist claiming he was all booked up. January, 2017, I would like to take this opportunity again to thank Michael for his excellent book. Thank you tremendously. I've been in the trades for 20 yrs. DIY all the way for me. March, 2015, My wife ordered your books a few years ago. I have a question about my remodel. April, 2020, We appreciate your time, your years of experience and your desire to help people in our position. We’re still hopeful! Do you really want them to go cheap? Salaries estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Contractor employees in San Francisco, CA. I think the biggest change I was able to make was to not be focused on price. I have checked big box stores for the cost of materials for the job such as paint, cabinents, flooring, baseboards, ceiling light, kitchen vent, etc. Jan, 2013, I have read Mr. Stones articles in trade magazines for years, have his book on Markup & Profit for several years, and just joined the online discussion group today. Services are priced at either hourly rates or at fixed prices for specific tasks. But I think I see what’s going on here. They ensure things are scheduled and work gets properly done in a timely manner and within local codes and construction practices. Absolutely charge them for it, it’s not even a question. As does the contractor who is responsible for the bill and getting it to job. We finished last year with 13% profit, and I did get the new (used, 1 year old) truck. . I am very involved… Read more ». What an awesome teacher. Once I noticed the trend of where the good info was coming from, I purchased markup and profit. One mistake can cost the contractor half a day for a crew of guys and who pays for it? I got all of the demo done, redid all of the wiring and purchased all of the tile and major components and then got “sticker shock” at a $6,500 quote to get it finished (plus a attic ladder install) which is likely 90% labor. March, 2015, Thank you for what the two of you do. I have bought these books several times over and can't keep them in stock. Profit is what insures a business’s longevity – if it doesn’t make a profit, it might not be in business in six months. Auto dealerships make a killing off of this practice. we never spoke of this/agreed to this and i already paid him a significant amount of money.… Read more ». Hourly labour costs ranged between €6.0 and €44.7 in 2019. I have a question. A $104,000 salary breaks down to $52 an hour. December, 2014, Your information and newsletter has changed my business for the better, Thanks for all that you do! It's allowed us to fine tune and we're looking forward to continued growth. March, 2016, I have purchased some of your online courses and books which have been very helpful and packed with great information. And that’s it. I'm a remodeling contractor in . I've been in the trades for 20 yrs. On our Services page, you can find an extensive description of services performed by Plavchak Construction. Thanks so much for your devotion to us guys in the trenches. I am a contractor that is trying to leap the next hurdle of growth. Techs in flat-rate shops have more incentive to work quickly. I just had a HVAC/contractor add two supply vents, enlarge one return, replaced the duct going into the unit, and insulate the duct supply going out of the unit. Thank you very much! I always give my clients any window, door or fixture paperwork with model numbers for warranties in the future. Things have been getting more profitable!! Not enough info on your job to voice an opinion. THANK YOU for all that you have done and continue to do for our industry! The hourly rate would have been $100/hour and the parts are $45. No exception. One of my most valuable business tools, I decided it was time to get the revised book. Your newsletters are topics at many of our meetings and I have several of your books which have been of great benefit. Thanks I don’t like the way your contractor charges for his work, and he’s making it worse by sharing all those details with you – he’s inviting you into his business to evaluate his numbers.. . As I read your articles real life situations I have experienced flash through my minds eye. There is rarely a month that goes by that we don't talk about Michael Stone and something we've learned from you! And I am only on page 87. I seen 2x4s go from 7 to 14 dollars in a matter of months. I’ve been in business 18 years, have an 18 yo F250 (bought used) and a salvaged Escape (gets better gas mileage than the truck). Making money and growing the company . Door? I really appreciated how it was handled. And God forbid we need to come back for touchups or things don’t go perfectly. I have had success in paying down my company debt and it looks like I might be done paying it off this year. I’ve had people tell me that my markups were, as Mr. Stone likes to say…”highway robbery!” as we stand in the soon-to-be-remodeled kitchen of their newly purchased $2 million dollar home. We have a house from 1972 and a small 5×7 bathroom we’ve wanted remodeled. The average hourly wage for a General Laborer in the United States is $16 as of November 25, 2020, but the range typically falls between $14 and $19. October, 2016, I have recently read Markup & Profit and subscribed to you newsletter which I look forward to reading, always containing very useful information which has helped my bottom line and made me realize what operating a business is worth. Leaving April 11, 2021, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. I spoke with my contractor and he thought it sounded high, but we thought the one of the ducts was actually going to be replaced that runs along the ceiling. People have no idea what it takes to get a job built well on time, on budget and without issues they have to deal with…and what’s worse is that when the job goes smoothly (or appears to from their POV) customers still think what we do is easy. Most people don’t have the time and or the knowledge to properly build, construct, or even more intrusive, remodel. December, 2015, I have listened to a couple courses that you have given and was very impressed with the amount of USABLE information I received. This is 11% higher (+$12,752) than the average general contractor salary in the United States. If you don’t own an eBook reader, there is free software you can install on your computer to read it, see https://shop-markupandprofi…. So, is it normal and acceptable for a contractor to only charge markup on the estimated labor and materials in arriving at his price for a project, OR markup PLUS 20% O&P? I am an interior designer and work on occasion with contractors in a similar capacity. These were both invaluable to me as educational resources. I would do the demo, and prep work. Your site has been a wealth of knowledge and encouragement for me and I share it with my husband and our new team. An eye opening and game changer for sure. September, 2015, Thank you for your articles, they have helped us learn so much about running our own construction business and we are grateful. Thank you for your good work. It seems to me like it should be. This can come in two forms, the first being a miscalculation of the amount of time a particular job will take to do. Year one will see all expenses paid, leave $18K in my personal account and $47K net in the business account. I am starting a contracting framing and siding business of my own and love what Micheal has to offer for business management training. His markup on materials is 10%. You are the best that has ever lived in this industry!May, 2019, Thank you, Michael, for your continued great advice, teaching, and availability to me and many other construction business owners.April, 2019, Just wanted to say THANK YOU to you and Michael for all that you do to support us owners. April, 2020, I would like to thank you so very much for being a fantastic, positive influence on me and my business. I can tell you that in my experience, too many contractors make no profit at all. On behalf of my husband, son, and I, thank you so very much! I read the book cover to cover and learned a lot of very useful information that will begin and continue to help our business grow. I look forward to your newsletters as it always provides new insight on topics that are an issue and sometimes never talked about on the day to day business of things. . I love reading your weekly newsletters and to this day, I am constantly revisiting and reading your archived articles. Step 3: Divide your total by 2,000 hours (which assumes you’re working 40 hours per week for 50 weeks). We stopped working with remodel clients because they thought watching HGTV meant that everything should be done in 2 weeks, for a ridiculously low price. January, 2014, I have purchased a few of your other products one of which is "Markup and Profit (revisited)". The only overhead he has is his own personal and company expenses like all businesses have. I knew that you were onto exactly what I needed to hear when I first started reading your website. I love the Fast Track Proposal software. Prior to breaking ground we agreed to pay him an hourly wage plus 10% of time and materials. The last one I attended I got more great information. If it were my house, you can damn well bet I wouldn’t pay for your oversight after I accepted your bid. I really appreciate your approach in education. April, 2020, Thank you very much and I am so blessed to have come across your site. I have read your book and follow your website and email updates and find them to be extremely helpful. They are the foundation of my Construction business. I've honestly learned a TON.February, 2018, I read your emails every Wednesday, and they always educate me on how to run my small business.January, 2018, Just read your brief article about estimating. Thank you.April, 2017, I've been on your email list for many, many years. Bathroom would add at least another $8k. I am a new contractor to the area and had only had one real remodel project since we arrived so I said, ok let’s see what your guy has for a price. I love Michael’s feistiness. August, 2013, Borrowed the book "Markup and Profit" from a friend years ago and have been hooked on Mr. Stones good ideas ever since. Pretty simple that way..that is pretty much how we do it. (or sometimes free if it’s $3k-25k from the supplier. . but still new to contracting and running a business. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. ; Flooring and Tile Contractors earn an average of $19.35 per hour, or $40,250 per year. I look forward to Wednesday mornings when I know there will be a new treat of prose from you.March, 2019, What we have learnt from you guys has helped us tremendously in our building business and we are eternally grateful.March, 2019, I own markup and profit: a contractors guide! it may be too much for certain people with a smaller budget, that doesn’t mean the entire industry is too high. I do high end work in Manhattan. In Angie's List; Report It Tweet. That's very helpful. Every contractor needs to calculate his markup based on his business. Except they are charging for the hours spent via labor charges, of which is higher than the costs of the labor. In this case the contractor’s portion would be around $15k. Follow this Question. No expiration date, view at your convenience. I would end up doing a beautiful job that they didn't pay for and hurting my self financially but most importantly mentally and emotionally. Thank You. I worked for my father's home building company for a few years and just recently my wife and I branched off to start our own remodeling and home design company. Of course the customers should also “Pay” the overhead costs in pulling your travel trailer to the dirt too, right? I do high end metal roofing, zinc/copper curve roofs. Question Details Asked on 12/23/2019. I would definitely join in on any future classes. 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