Financials
4 guides on financials for remodeling contractors — part of the full Contractor Financial Guides library.
General Contractor Margins
"GC markup averages 20–30% in 2026 but builders net just 1.4–2.4% pre-tax. Where the margin goes, benchmarks by company size, and the 8% net ..."
Painting Profit Margins
"Painting carries the best margins in the trades — 25–30% net is achievable in 2026. The benchmarks, the pricing math, and the three leaks th..."
Roofing Profit Margins
"Roofing margins run 20–40% in 2026 — the spread is pricing discipline. Per-square pricing formula, retail vs insurance margins, and tariff-e..."
Good Profit Margin (2026)
"Real-world vs. ideal profit margins for remodeling contractors. Benchmarks, gross vs. net margin differences, and how to track true job cost..."