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Originally Posted by secondcurve
Does the average contractor break out his proposal by labor, materials, mark up, etc.?
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I've see it broken out by materials and labor.
I think the reason being that a homeowner can pretty easily get an idea of what the material cost.
For quick quoting, I use the simple method of twice the cost of material.
It doesn't always work out that way. Because of the variable with cost.
For example a 36x80 storm door takes about the same amount of effort and extraneous materials (caulking, etc)... but can have a pretty dramatic pricing difference.
Same goes for other items you purchase.
Experience contractors will adjust, because experience tells them what completion with quality will really take.