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“Understand your costs, margins, and break-even point before you build anything else.”
– April Prothero, Going GreenHouse
Add up everything that goes into a single job:
- Labor:Your hourly wage (or your cleaners’ wages) × estimated hours per job. If you have employees, add 15%–20% on top of wages to account for payroll taxes.
- Supplies:Cleaning products, cloths, bags, gloves. Estimate a per-job cost by dividing your monthly supply spend by the number of jobs you run.
- Transportation:Fuel and vehicle wear. A simple estimate is $0.76/mile (the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate) for the round-trip distance to each job.
- Overhead:Your share of insurance, software, marketing, and admin per job. Take your total monthly overhead and divide by jobs per month.
Example: A two-hour job with one cleaner at $20/hour = $40 in labor, $8 in supplies, $6 in transportation, $12 in overhead. True cost per job: $66 before profit.
“Understand your costs, margins, and break-even point before you build anything else.”
– April Prothero, Going GreenHouse
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How to Price Plumbing Jobs
A step-by-step method to price jobs profitably, every time.
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Calculate base costs
Add up labor, materials, and overhead for the job before applying any markup.
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Add margin
Apply your target profit margin on top of base costs so the job actually pays.
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Adjust for complexity
Factor in access issues, permits, or urgency that make the job harder than average.
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Present pricing
Share a clear, itemized quote with the customer before starting work.
How to Set Up Online Booking
Turn on self-serve scheduling so customers can book jobs straight from your website.
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1Turn on online booking
Enable the Online Booking tool from Settings so customers can request jobs anytime.
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2Set your availability
Choose which days, hours, and job types are open for self-scheduling.
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3Customize your booking page
Add your logo, service list, and photos so customers know what to expect.
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4Share your booking link
Add the link to your website, email signature, and Google Business Profile.
