Let’s say you just finished a job. You paid your guys. You bought the materials. And now you’re looking at your bank account wondering where the profit went.
That’s what happens when you don’t track your job costs.
What Is Job Costing?
Job costing means keeping track of what you spend on each job – labor, materials, equipment, and more.
It shows you if you’re making money… or just staying busy.
Why It Matters
If you don’t know what a job really costs, you can’t bid better next time. You won’t know which jobs are profitable and which ones are killing your bottom line.
You’re guessing – and guessing is expensive.
How to Start
- Track your labor hours
- Keep receipts for materials
- Write down rental and fuel costs
- Use a tool like ProfitDig to do it all in one place
Real Talk
Job costing isn’t just for big companies. It’s how you grow. It’s how you stop bleeding money. And it’s how you learn which jobs are worth your time.
Bottom line:
If you don’t track your costs, you’re not really in control. But once you do? That’s when the profit starts.