The Tradie's Quote & Markup Calculator

Price your jobs properly. Stop guessing what to charge.

Quoting a job isn't just about covering your materials and labour. You need to account for your other costs and make sure there's enough left over to make the job worthwhile.

The Tradie's Quote & Markup Calculator is a straightforward spreadsheet designed to help builders, tradies and subcontractors calculate their job costs, apply their markup and work out what to charge.

No complicated formulas to figure out yourself. Just enter your numbers and let the spreadsheet do the calculations.

What's included

• Job cost breakdown – calculate the total costs involved in completing a job.
• Materials and supplies – factor in the materials needed for the work.
• Labour costs – account for labour when pricing your jobs.
• Subcontractor costs – include subcontractors and other external services.
• Additional expenses – allow for equipment hire, travel and other job-related costs.
• Markup calculator – apply your desired markup to your total costs.
• Suggested quote price – calculate what to charge based on the figures you enter.
• Profit and margin visibility – get a clearer picture of the expected profit and margin on your quote.

Who is it for?

Built for small builders, tradies, subcontractors and owner-operators who want a more consistent approach to quoting.

Whether you're pricing a small job or putting together a larger quote, this calculator helps you work through the numbers before committing to a price.

Why you'll find it useful

• Stop relying on rough estimates when pricing work.
• Make sure you've considered the costs involved.
• Apply your markup consistently.
• Understand the difference between markup and profit margin.
• Spend less time working out your numbers manually.

Quote with more confidence and know where your numbers stand before you lock in a price.

Instant digital download.

Download the spreadsheet, enter your costs and markup, and calculate your quote price.

Please note: This is a business planning tool, not accounting, tax or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Always review your costs and pricing before issuing a quote.

Tidy Business Co. — Digital Product Licence

What your purchase includes

Your purchase grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the purchased digital product within one business owned or operated by the purchaser.

You may:

• Download and save the product for your own business use.
• Enter your own business information and customise permitted fields.
• Use the included formulas, trackers and templates to support your day-to-day business operations.
• Print copies for your own business records where applicable.

You may not:

• Resell, reproduce, distribute or share the original files with other businesses.
• Upload the files to public websites or make them publicly accessible.
• Remove copyright notices or claim the original product as your own work.
• Republish or sell the product, including modified versions, as your own template, spreadsheet or digital download.

Ownership

Tidy Business Co. retains ownership of its original intellectual property. Purchasing a product grants you permission to use it under these terms; it does not transfer ownership of the original product.

Need a different licence?

If you require access for multiple businesses, a team or use across your own clients, please contact Tidy Business Co. to discuss suitable licensing options.

Important: These resources are designed to support business organisation and financial visibility. They do not replace tailored accounting, taxation, legal or financial advice.