Scope and inputs to reconcile
Define which costs are direct, job-related indirect costs or general business overhead. Identify the allocation basis before applying a percentage.
Workflow and checks
Reconcile the cost base, add the chosen overhead allocation once, then calculate a selling price using the agreed markup or margin method. Those methods use different denominators.
What the output should show
A bid summary should identify the cost subtotal, overhead basis, amount above cost and margin on the selling price.
Exclusions and unresolved decisions
No standard overhead or profit percentage is verified here. The calculator’s amount above cost is not net profit when expenses remain outside the input.
Documents to share for a quote
Provide your cost categories, overhead policy and pricing method when requesting a priced bid.