Flooring Profit Calculator
Work out profit in pounds and percent from material and labour costs.
Quick answer
Profit = sell price minus total cost. Profit % = profit ÷ sell price × 100.
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Results
- Gross profit
- £750
- Profit margin
- 31.25%
- Markup on cost
- 45.45%
- • Margin is profit ÷ sell price. Markup is profit ÷ cost — do not mix them on quotes.
Definition
A profit calculator shows margin in currency and percentage for a flooring quote.
Explanation
Include materials, labour, consumables, and vehicle costs. Exclude VAT unless comparing net figures.
Worked example
Job sold at £2,400 with £1,650 total cost = £750 gross profit (31.25%).
Summary
Track profit per job in your CRM to spot underpriced work early.
In depth
Understanding gross profit on flooring jobs
What to include in job cost
True job cost includes materials (with waste), fitting labour, adhesive and consumables, vehicle mileage, and waste disposal. Exclude VAT when comparing to net sell prices.
A job that looks profitable on materials alone can lose money once two fitters for a day are included.
Cost
£1650.00
Profit
£750.00
Sell
£2400.00
Review lost quotes
If you win every quote, you are probably too cheap. Track win rate and margin by lead source — referral jobs often tolerate higher prices than comparison-shopping web leads.
Frequently asked questions
- What profit margin should a fitter target?
- Many UK flooring businesses target 25–40% gross margin depending on overhead and market.
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