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How do I bid a paint job?by Michael I have just started a painting business and would like your help in determining how to estimate a job, is there a formula?
I add up all the materials that are needed. This list includes anything from sandpaper to the paint and everything between. Now add the cost of gas to and from the job. This total is what it will cost you to paint this house with out adding your time or equipment. These materials, including the gas, are used for this job and this job only. They can’t be transferred to another job. Now that you have this total you need to figure the amount of time it will take to paint this house. Only experience can teach you this lesson. Personally, I don’t figure in hours I use days. How much do you charge per day? The answer depends on your areas cost of living, how hungry you are and the type of customers you serve. You can’t over price yourself, but you need to make a living. Try to find out what others are charging in your area, the more the better. Then take an average and ask yourself if you can do this job for this amount. Try to be in the middle, not the cheapest. For New Construction New construction is bid using a different approach. These jobs are figured by the square foot on the floor or on the wall depending on the job. You still need to figure out materials costs and try to figure the cost of labor as well. Compare this cost analysis to your total cost per square foot. How much you charge per square foot depends on your area and the type of job. If the two figures are dramatically different then go over the prints again and try to find out why. Pay attention to the details. Now that I explained some of the basics, I recommend you open an account at your favorite local paint store. Talk to your sales rep about the average bids for different jobs in your area. He/She will have a good idea of how much some jobs are going for, especially new construction.
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Submit Your Ideas and Tips!I know you have your own ideas about how do get it done. Instead of yelling at the computer screen, tell me about your house painting ideas or tips. It’s really easy to Submit an Article, Tip or Idea. Just fill out the form and press send.Coming Soon!Stay tuned for the grand opening of my own online paint store. I will offer basic tools you need, plus specialty items that are hard to find. From a good brush to caulking and primers that even I have a hard time finding. All of your Painters Toys in one location!
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