Job Costing Sheet Example
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Last updated 7/30/2026
Job Costing Sheet
Business Name: Smith & Sons Plumbing Pty Ltd ABN: 12 345 678 901
1. Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Number / Reference | JOB-2023-045 |
| Client Name | Mrs. Joan Miller |
| Client Address | 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney NSW |
| Client Phone | 0412 345 678 |
| Date Quote Sent | 10/10/2023 |
| Job Start Date | 15/10/2023 |
| Estimated Finish Date | 20/10/2023 |
2. Financial Summary
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Quote Price (Excl. GST) | $4,500.00 |
| Total Actual Cost (Excl. GST) | $4,120.00 |
| Actual Profit / Loss | $380.00 |
| Profit Margin | 8.4% |
3. Labour Costs
| Role / Name | Est Hours | Hourly Rate | Est Labour Cost | Act Hours | Act Rate | Act Labour Cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Smith (Plumber) | 20 | $80.00 | $1,600.00 | 22 | $80.00 | $1,760.00 | -$160.00 |
| A. Apprentice | 20 | $35.00 | $700.00 | 18 | $35.00 | $630.00 | $70.00 |
| Total Labour | $2,300.00 | $2,390.00 | -$90.00 |
4. Material Costs
| Item Description | Supplier | Est Qty | Est Unit Cost | Est Total | Act Qty | Act Unit Cost | Act Total | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Pipe (Type B) | Reece | 30 | $25.00 | $750.00 | 32 | $28.00 | $896.00 | -$146.00 |
| Basin Set | Tradelink | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $20.00 |
| Solder & Flux | Bunnings | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $5.00 |
| Total Materials | $1,000.00 | $1,121.00 | -$121.00 |
5. Subcontractors & Plant Hire
| Description | Supplier | Est Cost | Act Cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician (Point Repair) | Sparky Co | $400.00 | $400.00 | $0.00 |
| Total Subcontracts/Hire | $400.00 | $400.00 | $0.00 |
6. Other Expenses
| Item Description | Est Cost | Act Cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Inspection | $100.00 | $100.00 | $0.00 |
| Van Fuel (Est 3 trips) | $100.00 | $109.00 | -$9.00 |
| Total Other | $200.00 | $209.00 | -$9.00 |
7. Notes & Variations
- Copper pipe price increased unexpectedly at supplier. Added 2 meters due to waste.
- Job finished 1 day late due to waiting on electrician.
Notes
This example shows a job that made a profit but less than expected. The labour cost increased because the plumber worked 2 extra hours. The material cost blew out because copper prices rose and more was needed for waste. This data helps the plumber quote higher for the next copper job.
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Job Costing Sheet
A record of all estimated and actual costs for a specific project or job, used by Australian tradespeople and businesses to track profitability and ensure pricing covers expenses.