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Quick Example on How to Estimate Tile Replacement Cost
A contractor will likely charge between $18 and $28 per square foot for a tile replacement. This range in pricing is mostly dependent upon tile selection, existing conditions, and project size. For this reason, we will look at how this number was calculated, and how you can build an estimate to determine your cost of…
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Simple Guide to Tile Installation Cost in 2025
Tile Installation cost will usually range from $8-15/SF. In this article, we’ll look at how this number was calculated, and how you can build tile installation estimates yourself. Table of Contents Accurate Formula to Quote Tile Installation In all of my articles one of the first things I discuss is the importance of qualifications. For…
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How Much Profit do Contractors Make?
Most subcontractors charge 10-50% fees on top of costs. However, when contractors say 35% fee, a portion of that is actually overhead while the rest is profit. A contractor will charge overhead and fee based on the size of their company, their strategy, current market conditions, project complexity, and more. Table of Contents What factors…
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Fence Installation Cost: The Best Way to Estimate
Fence installation cost will range from $65-$86/Post. Most people in the fencing industry like to price fencing by the linear foot (LF). However, if an owner requires spacing of posts every 4’ instead of every 8’, the price for each post would double because though the pickets/panel quantities (by the LF) may remain similar, now…
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Cost of a New Wooden Fence
What’s the Cost of a New Wood Fence? The cost of a new wood fence can vary from $28/LF to $45/LF. The price largely depends on where you are located and how you want it to look or be built. In this post, we will breakdown how to estimate the cost of a new wooden…
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Construction Estimating Basics: A How To Guide
Foundations of Estimating Tired of blindly trusting contractors? Want to learn how to estimate yourself? Training Employees? Side gig? Regardless of why, you’re here, Clear Construction Estimates will help you learn how to estimate. Overview In my opinion, the more detailed the estimate, the more accurate the estimate, the less change orders, procurement, and schedule…
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Qualifications: How to Win More Jobs AND Increase Profits
What’s the biggest frustration of every owner on a construction project? CHANGE ORDERS. AIA defines a change order as “an agreement.. that formalizes adjustments to the scope, cost, and timeline of the project.” Many contractors bid jobs cheap in order to win. Consequentially, they charge more later to make up for their low bid. Some…