Markup vs Margin for Contractors: The Difference That Protects Profit
Confusing markup and margin is one of the fastest ways to underprice jobs. Here is the difference, how to calculate both, and how to use them when building contractor estimates.
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Confusing markup and margin is one of the fastest ways to underprice jobs. Here is the difference, how to calculate both, and how to use them when building contractor estimates.
A clear scope of work protects your margin, reduces change-order fights, and helps customers understand what they are approving. Here is how contractors should write one.
Change orders are where many contractors leak profit. Here is how to price them cleanly, explain them clearly, and keep the job moving without giving work away.
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