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Estimates and Bills with broken down cost or gross total?

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Hey all, just curious what people prefer in their estimates and bills. I have done things both ways sometimes based off of the clients attitude. This is more geared towards landscape jobs/ more inclusive than just mowing/shrub trimming/ etc.

1. I have offered broken down costs for materials/labor/different portions of a job as requested from clients.

2. I have also given more gross total bids with just a total price. Which sometimes leads to them asking for things more broken down.


Just curious about your preferences and why. I feel if you have a good business plan and are honest with your clients about pricing you don't have to hide much. Sometimes when they see things broken down they understand a little easier why costs are what they are.

I generally have repeat customers and don't have issues with people being upset, but I don't think anyone could say they have never had anyone question the costs of things. Not everyone is realistic and in touch with the actual cost of things.

Thanks all!
 
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Residential want a lump sum in most cases, commercial want everything itemized. I do both according to what the customer prefers. I've been asked by an HOA recently to also include what my profit margin is in the invoices. That is a big fat NO!
 
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