FairLaborWage.org Repair Planning Tool

How Can We Help?

Tell us what repair or maintenance item you need help with, then use the Fair Labor Wage Calculator to compare expected work time, crew size, and a fair labor-only price range.

Start With the Type of Help You Need

Choose the best path below. You can use this page to prepare a labor offer, compare a contractor estimate, or create a homeowner repair decision report.

1. Exterior Bid Request

Roofing, siding, windows, gutters, exterior paint, deck repair, drainage, fencing, landscaping, and other outside repairs.

2. Interior Bid Request

Flooring, drywall, painting, cabinets, doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fixtures, and general interior repairs.

3. Compare an Estimate

Already have a contractor estimate? Enter the work hours, crew size, and price to see whether it appears low, fair, high, or needs more explanation.

Fair Labor Wage Calculator

This calculator creates a homeowner-friendly labor report using expected work time, suggested crew makeup, wage basis, small-team overhead, and target profit margin.

Suggested use: keep this as a homeowner education and planning report. Final pricing should be confirmed by a qualified provider after seeing the property, materials, access, hidden conditions, and any code or permit requirements.

Fair Labor Wage Repair Report

Draft homeowner report
Expected Work Time —
Suggested Crew —
Fair Labor Range —
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1. Homeowner Decision Path

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2. Time + Crew Reality Check

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3. Fair Labor Wage Calculation

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4. Contractor Estimate Comparison

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5. Materials / Change-Order Reminder

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6. Compliance / Licensing Note

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Plain-English Report Summary

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FairLaborWage.org report note: This is a homeowner education and bid-comparison report. It is not a final quote, contract, inspection, legal opinion, code determination, or guarantee of workmanship. Rates and wage inputs should be updated with your preferred BLS/GDOL wage source and local market conditions.
FixList FairLaborWage Calculator

FixList FairLaborWage Calculator

This upgraded version uses BLS-based wages plus payroll burden, billable utilization, monthly overhead, reserve allowance and target profit for a small 1–3 person team.

BLS Best-Fit SOC:
Median Wage (Good Job):$ /hr
Top 25% Wage (Great Job):$ /hr
Top 10% Wage (Outstanding Job):$ /hr
Monthly Overhead Range:
Lean: $ /mo
Typical: $ /mo
High: $ /mo
Default Assumptions:
Labor burden: %
Billable utilization: %
Reserve: $ /labor-hr
You can edit these below.
(clock hours on site, not crew-total hours)
(used to spread monthly overhead)
Payroll taxes, workers comp, unemployment, training, small benefits
Accounts for travel, estimates, supply runs, callbacks and admin time
Tools, vehicle wear, disposal, small callbacks, consumables
Steep roof, crawlspace, emergency, permit handling, difficult access
Trip charge, disposal fee, permit fee, specialty equipment, etc.
Default is the midpoint of the reasonable range for this category. Adjust as needed.
FairLaborWage Calculator – Homeowner