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 → 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 → 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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