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How to Roll Out Flat Rate Pricing Without Losing Your Technicians

How to Roll Out Flat Rate Pricing Without Losing Your Technicians

How to Roll Out Flat Rate Pricing Without Losing Your TechniciansJim Cosmas
Published on: 09/10/2026

Switching from time and material to flat rate is as much a people problem as a pricing problem. Here's how to roll it out without losing your best techs.

How Much Should You Mark Up Plumbing Materials?

How Much Should You Mark Up Plumbing Materials?

How Much Should You Mark Up Plumbing Materials?Jim Cosmas
Published on: 09/10/2026

Doubling material cost is the standard most profitable plumbing companies run to. Here's why a 30 to 50 percent markup falls short.

What Should Your Gross Margin Be on Plumbing Service Work?

What Should Your Gross Margin Be on Plumbing Service Work?

What Should Your Gross Margin Be on Plumbing Service Work?Jim Cosmas
Published on: 09/10/2026

A common target for well-run plumbing service departments, and why technician labor has to be counted inside cost of goods sold to get there.

What Is a Good Net Profit Margin for an HVAC Company?

What Is a Good Net Profit Margin for an HVAC Company?

What Is a Good Net Profit Margin for an HVAC Company?Jim Cosmas
Published on: 09/10/2026

What net margin an HVAC company should aim for, where the gap usually hides, and how to find yours in 5 minutes.