Re: job quotes

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a Excel spreadsheet I use for estimates...with all my commonly used
parts in it.
I don't charge by the point because after doin this for 20+ years I know how
long it takes to do a job.
The spreadsheet will calculate everything for me and I can adjust markup
globally or by the part.

Then I just have a template for proposals in Word with most of the stuff
already in it...bada bing. On small uncomplicated jobs it takes me no more
than 10-15 minutes from estimate to faxing to client. For big jobs where I
actually have to "think" about system design...it takes longer of course.



"mikey" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Any of you chaps that don't sub-contract care to share how you quote your
> average res jobs? This is driving me batty. I find I spend more time
> dicking
> around with mark-ups and estimating time (and these friggin things ALWAYS
> have surprises (whathefuck is a check 100 ?!?)) than I do installing the
> friggin' alarm. Do you price per point type thing or actually check the
> place out and guesstimate your time? It may sound funny, but yes, I am
> making money but I wish I could simplify the quote process.
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