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Went independent as an HVAC tech 3 years ago, still figuring out how to price jobs right

Last month I underbid a residential install by $400 because I forgot to factor in travel time and material pickup. Anyone else have a system for calculating estimates that actually works?
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laura_schmidt82
Use a calculator and cry a little before you hand over the number.
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ruby_jones
Underbidding by $400 hurts, I still cringe thinking about the time I forgot to account for dump fees on a cleanup job. Do you use a checklist app or just scribble stuff down on paper?
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wendy131
wendy1318d ago
Started using Trello for cleanup jobs after that exact same mistake cost me $300.
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