Template · Bidding
Change order cost estimate
Build a change-order amount from labor hours, labor rate, materials, equipment, and an entered markup.
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XLSXCSVODSXMLNumbers| Change order cost estimate | ||||||||
| Example data — replace the blue input cells with your own. | ||||||||
| Build a change-order amount from labor hours, labor rate, materials, equipment, and an entered markup. | ||||||||
| Populated records | 3 | |||||||
| Total quoted change (USD) | $4,289.80 | |||||||
| 60 record rows. Blue cells are inputs; dark cells calculate. | ||||||||
| Change item | Labor hours | USD per hour | Materials (USD) | Equipment (USD) | Markup on cost | Labor cost (USD) | Direct cost (USD) | Quote (USD) |
| Additional outlet run | 20.0000 | $40.00 | $1,000.00 | $200.00 | 15.0% | $800.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Revised partition | 12.0000 | $45.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 | 12.0% | $540.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,164.80 |
| Extra support | 8.0000 | $50.00 | $250.00 | $100.00 | 10.0% | $400.00 | $750.00 | $825.00 |
Showing the first 16 of 72 rows and 9 of 9 columns. Cells with formulas show the formula on hover.
| Change order cost estimate | |||
| Method, inputs, and limits for this workbook. | |||
| What it does | |||
| Build a change-order amount from labor hours, labor rate, materials, equipment, and an entered markup. | |||
| How to use it | |||
| Replace the fictional records in blue cells with your own data. Keep the dark formula cells. Use the units stated in the column headers and keep each record on one row. Read the calculated columns and inspect the results before using them.… | |||
| Formulas and method | |||
| Labor cost equals hours times rate. Direct cost sums labor, materials, and equipment, and quoted amount applies markup to direct cost. | |||
| Assumptions and limits | |||
| Markup is on cost, not gross margin. Rates, permitted markups, tax, and contractual treatment are manual inputs and must be checked against the applicable contract. | |||
| Missing numeric inputs |
Showing the first 16 of 72 rows and 4 of 4 columns. Cells with formulas show the formula on hover.
What does this template do?
Build a change-order amount from labor hours, labor rate, materials, equipment, and an entered markup.
Labor cost equals hours times rate. Direct cost sums labor, materials, and equipment, and quoted amount applies markup to direct cost.
Markup is on cost, not gross margin. Rates, permitted markups, tax, and contractual treatment are manual inputs and must be checked against the applicable contract.
The working tab keeps editable inputs separate from formulas, with room for 60 records. The Notes tab explains the method and how to extend the range. All example records are fictional and can be replaced. Download a workbook format to retain formulas, or CSV when you need calculated values only.
What’s inside
- Labor cost equals hours times rate. Direct cost sums labor, materials, and equipment, and quoted amount applies markup to direct cost.
- 60 prepared record rows with blank-row guards
- Blue input cells, typed dates and numbers, and frozen column headers
- Notes with the method, assumptions, and range-extension instructions
Which tabs does the workbook have?
| Tab | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Worksheet | Build a change-order amount from labor hours, labor rate, materials, equipment, and an entered markup. |
| Notes | How to use the workbook, formula method, assumptions, and file format limits. |
What formulas does this template use?
This template holds 182 formulas in 233 cells across 2 tabs, so 78% of its cells calculate. They use 5 distinct functions; the longest formula is 106 characters.
| Function | Uses | What it does |
|---|---|---|
IF | 361 | one result when a test is true, another when false |
COUNT | 180 | counts numeric cells |
SUM | 61 | adds numbers |
COUNTIF | 2 | counts cells meeting one condition |
COUNTA | 1 | counts non-empty cells |
Counted from the workbook itself. Only functions that Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets and Apple Numbers evaluate the same way are used, so the formulas survive every download format.
How do you use it?
- Replace the fictional records in blue cells with your own data. Keep the dark formula cells.
- Use the units stated in the column headers and keep each record on one row.
- Read the calculated columns and inspect the results before using them. Clear unused input rows; keep their formulas.
- The prepared range holds 60 records in rows 11–70. Extend formulas and summary ranges together if you add more rows.
What is it good for?
- Build a change-order amount from labor hours, labor rate, materials, equipment, and an entered markup
- Replacing the labeled fictional records with your own figures
- Checking a calculation before adapting it to a larger workbook
Questions about this sheet
How is the result calculated?
Labor cost equals hours times rate. Direct cost sums labor, materials, and equipment, and quoted amount applies markup to direct cost.
What assumptions should I check?
Markup is on cost, not gross margin. Rates, permitted markups, tax, and contractual treatment are manual inputs and must be checked against the applicable contract.
Can I add more than 60 records?
Yes. Copy the formula columns into new rows and extend every summary range to include them. Keep inputs and formulas in their original columns.
Are the example records real?
No. All example data is fictional and intended to demonstrate the formulas. Replace it before using the workbook for your own work.