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Shoutout to the guy who asked for a quote on a small patio job

He wanted a simple 10x12 patio poured in his backyard here in Phoenix. I spent hours figuring out material costs and labor, then just guessed at $2,500 because it felt right. He said yes right away, no questions. I finished it in two days and realized I probably left a lot of money on the table by not knowing my real costs. How do you figure out what your time is worth on that first job?
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danielowens
Two days for a patio? Man, you work fast. I'd be stuck out there for a week.
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cora813
cora8136d ago
Yeah, that first job is always a guess. I tracked every minute and material cost on my first few, then just added a flat fee on top for my time.
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the_sage
the_sage6d ago
Just track your costs next time... it's not that deep.
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