Margin is not markup
A 40% markup on cost is not a 40% gross margin. This calculator shows both so quotes do not look profitable only on paper.
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HVAC Job Profit Calculator
Estimate labor, materials, overhead, gross profit, gross margin, markup, and target price before you quote the job.
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Job inputs
Use estimated cost before quoting, or actual cost after the job.
Labor burden matters
Payroll tax, benefits, insurance, training, and non-billable time can turn a low hourly wage assumption into a costly quote mistake.
Use actuals later
After the job, compare quoted assumptions with actual hours, parts, callback risk, and payment timing so the next estimate improves.
HVAC pricing questions
Use this as a planning tool, then reconcile actual job records in your business system.
What is gross profit on an HVAC job?
Gross profit is quoted price minus direct and allocated job costs. Gross margin is gross profit divided by quoted price.
Should overhead be included?
Yes, at least as an allocation. Dispatch, admin, insurance, rent, software, training, and vehicle overhead must be covered by jobs over time.
Can this calculate install and repair jobs?
Yes. Use the job type field for context, then enter the labor, equipment, permits, travel, warranty, and overhead assumptions for that job.
How does OnePlaceHQ help home-service contractors?
OnePlaceHQ can connect inbound leads, missed calls, estimates, job scheduling, invoices, payments, review requests, and customer follow-up into one workflow.
Turn profitable jobs into a repeatable workflow
OnePlaceHQ can connect HVAC leads, estimates, schedules, invoices, payments, reviews, and follow-up in one operating app.