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05-25-2008, 03:33 PM
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Registered User
Trade:
Drywall
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 9
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Cost of materials as a percentage of revenue
Hi Guys,
Just wondering if any of you guys can give me an idea of what your materials costs are as a percentage of revenue?
I'm just trying to compare my company against others. I think we have a lot of inefficiencies like waste and theft. When you reply, could you specify if it is residential or commercial work, and for different scenarios? General numbers are good too.
Also, any idea on how to cut down on materials costs would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Bjorn
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07-16-2008, 05:28 PM
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Member
Trade:
Carpenter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 82
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umm I charge five dollars per board and I actually dont use spacle I steal the masons mud when they are at brake and smear it on the seams. looks great And I cut down theft by installing the product before dark
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07-16-2008, 06:32 PM
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Rock it...
Trade:
Framing, Roofing, Siding, Sheetrock, Interior Trim
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Montana
Posts: 716
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you question is worded weird, but of my gross income, I spend about 35 - 45 % on materials.Its depends totally on the year though. This year I did a bunch of customs where I charged like 4 times my normal labor costs but materials were the same so. Does that answer your question?
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10-31-2008, 07:13 PM
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New Guy
Trade:
Handyman
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 20
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I've actually lost money on jobs I've underbid before.
Always have a profit.
Do no favours, you'll only wind up working for 14 hours/day for an 8/hour day wage.
I learned this garbage the hard way. *Sigh.*
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11-05-2008, 10:42 PM
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All American Drywall,Inc.
Trade:
Drywall Finisher, Contractor 22 yrs.
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 23
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just an example but close to real world costs.
this is turn-key per sheet prices for level 3 textured work, comm. or res.
on 1/2 inch rock. for Florida
Labor: Hang, Finish, Spray .. roughly $13-$15
Materials: Rock, ....around $8
nails, screws, bead mud, tape...... around $3-$4 per sheet
so its real close to 45/55
55 to the labor
Chris
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11-06-2008, 07:03 PM
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Pro
Trade:
drywall
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kentucky/USA
Posts: 242
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThatDrywallGuy
just an example but close to real world costs.
this is turn-key per sheet prices for level 3 textured work, comm. or res.
on 1/2 inch rock. for Florida
Labor: Hang, Finish, Spray .. roughly $13-$15
Materials: Rock, ....around $8
nails, screws, bead mud, tape...... around $3-$4 per sheet
so its real close to 45/55
55 to the labor
Chris
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Are you saying that you're contracting jobs for $25 - $27 per 4x12 board?
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11-06-2008, 10:04 PM
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All American Drywall,Inc.
Trade:
Drywall Finisher, Contractor 22 yrs.
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 23
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yes, that is the standard price for Florida these days, kinda sucks huh 
was getting close to $40+ a couple years ago
Chris
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01-19-2009, 12:34 AM
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Pro
Trade:
Painting, flooring
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Or
Posts: 223
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Just did my year end. I came out to about 50/50 this year. Last year it was more like 65/35
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