Calculate the Minimum Profitable Driveway Price
Calculate a minimum driveway price using variable costs, target contribution, and travel time.
A solo operator is considering a $149 driveway quote for a two-car concrete driveway 21 minutes away. Contribution margin: revenue minus variable job costs must cover fixed costs and profit. The common trap is pricing from what competitors advertise, then discovering after the job that travel and helper time consumed the margin. List variable costs Helper pay $45 + fuel $12 + chemical and supplies $10 + card fee $5 = $72 variable cost. Only include costs that change because this job happens. Fixed monthly costs are covered by contribution later. Set target contribution Target contribution is $75 per crew…
Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.
Already have an account? Sign in