JOB PROFIT STRESS TESTContractor pricing & profit
Free contractor quote stress test

Your quote looks profitable. What happens after a 5% discount?

A small discount or cost overrun can erase more margin than expected. See the effect before you send the quote.

Stress-test my job
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Example
$10,000 quote
Planned margin20.0%
Customer asks for 5% off
New margin15.8%
Profit lost$500
Same job. Same costs. Smaller margin.
Use the example numbers already loaded, or replace them with your own job.
1

What will this job cost you?

Enter the direct costs you expect for this job.

2

Don't forget your overhead

Allocate business overhead to this job, or skip it for a simpler estimate.

3

What margin are you targeting?

Enter your own target. This tool does not recommend a specific margin.

Margin is measured against selling price, not cost.
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Stress-test your quote

See how quickly the planned profit changes when real-world problems happen.