FREE · BROWSER-BASED
Job Cost Calculator — Estimate Labour, Materials and Markup
Build a structured cost breakdown before sending a quote to a client.
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SurrendaSoft
Need job costing and quoting built around your business?
Doing this manually every week? SurrendaSoft can build a customised workflow with saved customers, pricing, margin reports and job tracking.
Steps
How to use it
- 01
Name the project and set currency, GST, overhead, and contingency percentages.
- 02
Add labour and material line items with quantities and rates.
- 03
Review subtotals, markup, GST, and grand total.
- 04
Copy the summary or download a CSV for your records.
Use cases
Good for
- Price a small renovation or trade job
- Check whether markup covers overhead and profit
- Prepare a cost breakdown before formal quoting
- Compare scenarios by adjusting contingency or discount
Limits
What to know
- Figures are estimates — verify supplier prices and award rates separately.
- Does not replace detailed estimating software for large projects.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I include Australian GST?
Yes. GST rate defaults to 10% and can be adjusted in the tool.
Is client data uploaded?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser.