How healthy is your business?
Short checks that run on your own numbers. Answer a few questions and see what to charge per hour and what your people really cost. UK figures for the 2026/27 tax year (income tax for England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Scottish rates where it matters).
2026/27 tax year
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Hourly rate
Start with the pay you want to take home and see what you or the firm need to charge per hour and per day.
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What does an employee cost?
See what an employed tradesperson or apprentice costs you per billable hour, and the least you should charge.
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What does your van cost per hour?
What does your van cost per hour and per mile when everything is counted?
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Does your quote make money?
Does your next quote actually make money?
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Is your materials markup right?
See what your materials really earn after waste, time and interest, and the markup that covers them.
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Will your first employee pay off?
See how much your first employee or apprentice needs to bill to pay their way, and when the start-up costs are earned back.
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What does free work cost you?
What do "while you're here" jobs, callbacks and free quotes cost you a year?
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What do late payers cost you?
See what late and missing payments cost you a year, and what the law lets you claim.
Price calculators for your trade
Once your hourly rate is right, Bidmio Forms prices the job itself and sends the customer a quote.
Disclaimer
All calculations are a guide only and may contain errors. Bidmio gives no guarantee for the result, and the calculation is not tax, accounting or legal advice. The figures show what it takes to run a healthy, profitable business on the assumptions you entered and typical UK rates for 2026/27. Your own situation may differ, so always check the figures with your accountant before making decisions.