Key takeaways
Use this resource to improve daily execution
Practical guidance designed for owner-led and office-led trade teams.
Track labour and material costs per job from day one.
Use actuals vs estimate to protect margin on repeat work types.
Review costing before quote approval to avoid underpricing.
Core costing columns
Include labour hours, labour rate, materials, subcontractor costs, travel, and contingency. Keep each cost line tagged to job ID.
How to use costing in quoting
Use historical job costs to build more accurate quote options and reduce margin surprises after delivery starts.
Next steps
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Track job costs, supplier bills, and purchase orders so each project margin is visible and controlled.
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FAQs: Job Costing Spreadsheet Template for Trades
Can this work for small teams with no finance manager?
Yes. A lightweight weekly review is enough to start improving quote accuracy and margin visibility.
Should travel be a separate cost line?
Yes. Travel often erodes margin when bundled invisibly into labour assumptions.