Though CounterGo is not designed for commercial jobs, they can be quoted.
Pricing commercial jobs correctly is more complicated than pricing a residential job - so do your own due diligence before using this technique. Feel free to ask us for help if you have questions. Email us at support@moraware.com to set up a time to talk.
When estimating commercial work, there are three steps to keep in mind:
- This method relies on pricing by the square foot, so calculate your square foot pricing.
- Draw and calculate the price for one counter or counter set.
- Adjust for tax.
Depending on the job, use a manual approach or Quantities to quickly calculate areas with similar layouts.
QUOTE WITH QUANTITIES
Each Area can be multiplied individually. Every Line Item, except for Text Lines, will be multiplied for that Area.
When using the Quantity feature, square footage is rounded up using the same method as a standard Quote.
If there are some items that only need to be calculated once, put them in a separate Area and leave the Quantity as 1.
Add a Text Line Item before multiplying to see a per unit amount if needed.
There will only be one Layout in Step 5 to arrange on Slabs. The total number of estimated Slabs will be calculate, and show in Step 6, but only one Layout is available in Step 5.
ADJUST AREA QUANTITY
- Draw a countertop(s) > Select all necessary options in Steps 1-5.
- Go to Step 6 click the Edit icon next to an Area.
- Enter the Quantity for the Area > Save.
CREATE A PER UNIT TEXT LINE
- Draw a countertop(s) > Select all necessary options in Steps 1-5.
- Go to Step 6 > click the Add Other Item icon.
- Select Text Item > enter the Subtotal for the Area > Save.
- In Step 6 click the Edit icon next to an Area.
- Enter the Quantity for the layout in that Area > Save.
MANUAL PROCESS
CALCULATE PRICE AND ZERO WASTE
When using this method to calculate commercial jobs, it is necessary to calculate pricing by the square foot, even if you normally price by the slab.
Calculate the price you want to charge per square foot for your job. If you normally charge by the slab. The spreadsheet below can help you determine the square foot price for the commercial job.
