How much to charge, by trade.

Start Here - Any Trade

How to Write an Estimate

What every estimate must include, seven steps to write one, and a worked example with real numbers.

Read the guide → Deposits - Any Trade

How Much Deposit Should a Contractor Ask For?

Typical deposit ranges by trade, the states that cap them, and wording you can copy into your next estimate.

Read the guide → Reviews - Any Trade

How to Get More Google Reviews

When to ask, what to text, QR cards for the truck and invoice, and the rules that get reviews removed.

Read the guide → Handyman

How Much Should a Handyman Charge?

National average hourly and flat-rate benchmarks, markup math, and a pricing calculator.

Read the guide → Landscaping

How to Price Landscaping Jobs

Crew-hour and per-square-foot benchmarks for install, hardscape, and design, plus a calculator.

Read the guide → Plumbing

How Much to Charge for Plumbing?

Hourly rates, service call fees, flat-rate job benchmarks, and a pricing calculator.

Read the guide → Electrical

How Much to Charge for Electrical Work?

Hourly rates, service call fees, flat-rate jobs, markup math, and a pricing calculator.

Read the guide → Painting

How Much to Charge for Painting?

Price per square foot, room and house benchmarks, markup math, and a pricing calculator.

Read the guide → Roofing

How to Price Roofing Jobs

Labor cost per square, asphalt vs metal benchmarks, tear-off add-ons, and a calculator.

Read the guide → House Cleaning

How Much to Charge for House Cleaning?

Per-visit, hourly, and per-square-foot rates, deep and move-out pricing, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Fencing

How Much to Charge for Fence Installation?

Price per linear foot for wood, vinyl, and chain link, labor costs, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Gutter Cleaning

How Much to Charge for Gutter Cleaning?

Per-foot rates by story count, downspouts, gutter guards, repairs, a job minimum, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Snow Removal

How Much to Charge for Snow Removal?

Per push, per inch, and seasonal contract rates, salt and sidewalks, commercial lots, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Lawn Care

How Much to Charge for Lawn Mowing?

Per-visit rates by lot size, weekly vs biweekly, spring and fall cleanups, aeration, and a season calculator.

Read the guide → Deck & Patio

How Much to Charge to Build a Deck?

Price per square foot for wood, composite, and paver patios, railing, stairs, demolition, permits, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Christmas Lights

How Much to Charge for Christmas Light Installation?

Per foot of roofline by story, leased vs customer-owned lights, trees, takedown, storage, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Start a Business

How to Start a Handyman Business

Startup costs, the unlicensed job caps by state, insurance, and first prices.

Read the guide → Start a Business

How to Start a Cleaning Business

Residential vs commercial, bonding, and recurring prices from day one.

Read the guide → Start a Business

How to Start a Pressure Washing Business

The right machine, soft wash, and prices per square foot.

Read the guide → Start a Business

How to Start a Landscaping Business

Route first, installs from cash flow, licenses and per-visit prices.

Read the guide → HVAC

How Much to Charge for HVAC Service?

Hourly rates, service call fees, flat-rate repair and install benchmarks, and a calculator.

Read the guide → Pressure Washing

How Much to Charge for Pressure Washing?

Per-square-foot, per-job, and hourly rates for driveways, houses, and roofs, plus soft-wash pricing.

Read the guide → Pest Control

How Much to Charge for Pest Control?

Monthly and quarterly plan rates, initial service fees, specialty treatments, and a calculator.

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