Most contractors lose money not because they lack skill, but because they guess their numbers. They undercharge on labor, forget overhead costs, confuse markup with margin, and end up working 60-hour weeks for less than they deserve. CalcMyBid changes that with 22 free pricing calculators built specifically for the trades. Whether you run a plumbing operation, wire houses, install HVAC systems, paint interiors, maintain landscapes, or roof buildings, every tool here is designed around the way you actually price work. Enter your real costs, pick your trade for instant presets, and get answers you can take to the next bid. Export job estimates as PDF. Save your numbers for next time. No account, no SaaS trial, no contractor form asking for your phone number. Just math that protects your margin.
Salary + overhead + profit target = your minimum hourly rate. With trade presets.
Revenue minus total costs. See your real margin and markup equivalent on any job.
Labor + materials + overhead + markup = client-ready quote. Export as PDF.
True cost per employee hour: wages + taxes + insurance + benefits + workers comp.
Interactive slider. See that 25% markup only equals 20% margin. Avoid the costly confusion.
How many jobs or how much revenue you need per month to cover all your fixed costs.
Track every overhead cost: vehicle, insurance, tools, rent, phone, marketing. See cost per hour.
Compare what you earn hourly vs flat rate. See the risk and reward of each pricing model.
Hourly rate calculator with plumbing presets. Service calls, drain clearing, bathroom rough-in.
Electrician hourly rate with panel upgrades, rewiring, and licensing cost factored in.
HVAC labor rate with equipment markup, seasonal adjustments, and diagnostic fee guidance.
Painter job estimate with per-room pricing, paint markup, crew vs solo calculations.
Step-by-step pricing wizard: direct costs, overhead, profit margin, final price.
Find out what hourly rate you need based on your salary goals and real overhead.
See where your margin ranks: below average, average, above average, top performer.
The math behind markup and margin. Step-by-step with worked examples.
Typical overhead percentages by trade. See how yours compares.
How much to mark up materials. Side-by-side at 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%.
How many hours you can actually bill per year. The number is lower than you think.
The old 10% overhead + 10% profit rule. When it works, when it fails.
Calculate your minimum service call fee based on drive time and diagnostic time.
CalcMyBid puts contractor-specific pricing tools in your hands without the usual SaaS friction. Every calculator follows the same three-step process designed for speed on the job site or in the truck between calls.
Step 1: Choose your trade. Select from six trade presets (plumber, electrician, HVAC, painter, landscaper, roofer) and the calculator pre-fills with realistic industry defaults for overhead, billable hours, markup percentages, and workers comp rates. You can always adjust any number.
Step 2: Enter your numbers. Plug in your actual costs, salary target, or job details. Every input field uses numeric keyboards on mobile so you can type fast. Each calculator explains exactly what each field means.
Step 3: Get your answer. Results appear instantly. See your markup, margin, hourly rate, or full estimate broken down line by line. Save your numbers locally for next time, or export your job estimate as a clean PDF to send to clients. No account required at any point.
The contractor pricing tool market is dominated by SaaS companies that use free calculators as bait to sell you $49-299/month subscriptions. We took a different approach. CalcMyBid is built by developers who believe pricing tools should be free, period. No trial that expires. No feature locked behind a Pro tier. No "create an account to see your results." No form that sends your phone number to three local contractors.
Every calculator runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device. We make money through small, non-intrusive ads placed below your results. That model means we never need your email, your credit card, or your patience.