What is Included in the Cost of Your Project?

Time:

  • Consulting with you and specialty contractors about the project
  • Scheduling, coordinating and supervising all work
  • Scheduling and coordinating specialty contractors
  • Ordering specialty materials and supplies
  • Scheduling and coordinating deliveries
  • Completing all paperwork
  • Purchasing building permits
  • Scheduling inspections
  • Obtaining approvals
  • Setting up and tearing down tools and equipment
  • Picking up materials for your project
  • Working on your project
  • Cleaning the job site
  • Estimating and producing change orders

Materials:

  • Actual “visible” materials installed on the project
  • Related supplies (ie., fasteners, glue, caulk, shims, etc.)
  • Dumpster, port-a-potty & surface protection

Margin:

  • Marketing . . . so you can find me
  • Office . . . so you can contact me
  • Telephones . . . so I can communicate with you about your job and concerns
  • Office Equipment . . . computer, answering machine, fax, copier, etc.
  • Bookkeeping . . . so I can track your job costs and progress
  • Billing Function . . . so I can collect and continue to exist
  • Bill Paying Function . . . so I can pay for your materials and specialty contractors
  • Office Heat & Electricity . . . so I can function
  • Legal Fees . . . for advice and counseling
  • Accounting Fees . . . so I can pay Uncle Sam as little as possible
  • Businesses Taxes . . . so the government maintains its girth
  • Initial Meetings . . . so you get to know us, and we get to know you and your project
  • Warranty Service . . . so I can fix those inevitable problems
  • Estimate & Contract with Revisions . . . so you know the scope of work and price
  • Vehicle Maintenance . . . so I can get to and from your project
  • Tools & Equipment . . . so the job can be done accurately and with quality
  • Repairs & Maintenance . . . so the job does not have to stop
  • Association Memberships & Dues . . . to improve my professionalism
  • Books, Subscriptions & Continuing Education . . . to improve my knowledge
  • Liability Insurance . . . so you know we are covered, and we know you are covered
  • Health Insurance . . . so we can continue working
  • Disability Insurance . . . so we can continue earning a living

There is a long way to go before overhead and profit really become profit...at which point it will be taxed.