OB Trade Systems
The sheet
| Line | How to work it out |
|---|---|
| Labour | hours × your hourly rate (include travel time) |
| Materials | supplier price + your mark-up % |
| Travel | distance band: [local / 15–30 km / 30 km+] = € |
| Waste / disposal | flat € per job type |
| Contingency | 5–10% on older properties |
| Subtotal | |
| VAT | [13.5% / 23%, check with your accountant for the job type] |
| Price to customer |
Your hourly rate
Work it out once a year: what you want to earn, plus van, insurance, tools, phone and accountant, divided by the hours you actually bill. Use billed hours here, because the hours you work are always more.