Contractor pricing
4 articles on contractor pricing for home service contractors.
Contractor Pricing Software: The 5 Flat-Rate Price Book Platforms That Run the 2026 Trades
Top operators lift average tickets 30-50% with flat-rate pricing software versus time-and-materials. The 5 platforms HVAC, plumbing, and electrical shops actually run in 2026, what they cost ($129-$398+/mo), and the in-truck workflow that closes the deal.
Jun 5, 2026Service Call Fee: What to Charge in 2026 and Why It Pays for the Truck
The median residential service call fee in 2026 is $89, with electrical at $125-$175 and emergency premiums running 1.5-3x. Here's the math on what to actually charge.
May 20, 2026Flat Rate vs. Hourly Pricing for Contractors: Which Pricing Model Books More Jobs?
92% of homeowners prefer flat rate but under 30% of contractors offer it. Flat rate closes 20-30% more estimates and lifts revenue per tech 22%.
Mar 30, 2026How to Raise Prices Without Losing Your Best Customers
Material costs jumped 23% since 2022 while most contractors raised prices only 8-12%. Here's how to close the margin gap without driving away the customers who matter most.