Side work, levelled in thin wedges
Shim the quote until it sits level
Headline pay sits proud. Fees, admin and tax are the wedges you subtract before judging the job.
A quoted amount looks flush until the hidden costs show the gap.
| Item | Illustrative example |
|---|---|
| Quoted job | 155 |
| Fees | −14 |
| Materials | −16 |
| Tax set-aside | −22 |
| Remains | 103 |
| Hours including admin | 6 |
| Real hourly | 17.2 |
If that hourly is below your minimum, the joint is still low. Raise the price or skip the job.
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