Wainscot Pad

A panel for the lower week

Panel the quote with real costs

Fees, admin and tax belong in the lining. Leave them out and the week shows every knock.

A headline rate is bare plaster. The lining is what you keep after the cut.

ItemIllustrative example
Quoted job165
Fees−13
Materials−18
Tax set-aside−24
Remains110
Hours including admin6.5
Real hourly16.9

If that hourly is below your minimum, the panel does not cover the knock. Skip or reprice.

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