How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Estimate Project Scope
Input estimated hours, your hourly rate, and material costs.
Add Safety Margins
Include contingency buffer and desired profit margin percentages.
Generate Quote
Get a detailed breakdown you can present to clients with confidence.
Project Details
Enter your project details to calculate a professional quote with built-in buffers.
Share Your Scenario
Copy link with your current inputs
Total hours you expect to spend on this project
Your standard hourly rate for this type of work
Cost of materials, tools, or subcontractor fees
Buffer for unexpected costs or scope changes (default: 10%)
Additional profit margin on top of costs (default: 15%)
Proposal price calculation
Final Quote Price
Professional project investment
Price Breakdown
Cost Analysis
Client Justification
Project Investment: $5,060 This proposal includes: • Professional services (40 hours): $3,000 • Materials and resources: $1,000 • Project management and contingency: $400 • Business overhead and profit: $660 Our rate of $75 per hour reflects our expertise and the value we bring to your project. The contingency buffer ensures we can handle unexpected challenges while maintaining quality and timeline commitments. This investment covers all aspects of project delivery and ensures successful completion within scope and timeline.
Use this professional explanation to justify your pricing to clients.
Pricing Insights
Low Contingency Buffer
Low Profit Margin
Proposal Best Practices
- • Present total investment rather than hourly breakdowns to clients
- • Emphasize value delivery over cost justification
- • Include clear scope boundaries to prevent scope creep
- • Set payment milestones tied to deliverables
- • Always include a contingency buffer for project risks
- • Build long-term client relationships through fair pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
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