Most tradies are great at the work and shaky on the pricing — and pricing is exactly where the money is. Charge too little and you're flat out going backwards; quote too slowly and you lose the job. These guides cover the whole thing, and the free calculators do the maths for you.
Work out your hourly rate
Everything starts here. Your charge-out rate isn't your old wage — it has to cover your costs, your unbillable hours and the income you actually want.
Quote to win
A good quote covers your true cost, shows the value, and lands fast. Speed wins as many jobs as price.
Call-out fees
Get paid for turning up. A fair, upfront call-out fee covers your travel and diagnosis and filters out the time-wasters.
Deposits
Cover your materials and lock the booking in — and stay under the legal cap on building work.
Let the app price it with you
Once you've set your rate, Yamate builds the quote on your phone — line items, your margin, GST — and follows up if the customer goes quiet, so you quote fast and win more.
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General information for Australian businesses, not financial advice.