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Without knowing your real costs and margins, you either scare clients or work for free.

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The Fair Exchange Pricing Calculator

Not just a calculator — it's a proposal system that helps you win work

Look Professional

Create branded proposals with your logo, terms, and structured pricing. Your clients see a professional document — not a scribbled quote.

Save Time

Use templates, saved quotes, and pre-filled business details. Create a professional proposal in minutes instead of hours.

Earn More

Price correctly and offer multiple options to increase your average sale. Good–Better–Best pricing helps clients choose — and spend more.

This is not just a calculator — it's how you actually use pricing professionally

Avoid underpricing, unclear agreements, and clients who don't commit.

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How it works

Three steps from pricing to proposal

1

Enter your job details and costs

Add materials, labor hours, subcontractors, travel — the calculator handles the math.

2

Get your price and structured proposal

See your total with fair profit margin, plus a professional proposal ready for your client.

3

Send it to your clientPro

Generate a branded PDF or email the proposal directly. Your client sees a professional document.

Example of what your client will receive

See what your clients receive

A professional proposal that wins trust and closes deals — this is a real example of what the calculator generates.

Your Business Name

123 Main Street, Cape Town

[email protected] | +27 12 345 6789

SERVICE PROPOSAL

For Sarah Johnson

Date: March 18, 2026

Valid until: April 17, 2026

Prepared For

Sarah Johnson

Johnson Interiors

45 Oak Avenue, Johannesburg

Project

Kitchen Renovation

Full Remodel

Executive Summary

This proposal outlines a structured and transparent approach to delivering the requested kitchen renovation services, including scope, pricing, and delivery conditions.

Based on our site assessment and your requirements, we have prepared a comprehensive scope of work covering cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, and electrical upgrades. Our approach prioritises quality materials, experienced craftsmanship, and transparent pricing.

Scope of Work

Clear scope definition reduces misunderstandings.

Remove existing cabinetry and countertops
Install custom oak cabinets (soft-close hinges)
Fit granite countertops (8 sqm)
Replace all plumbing fixtures
Upgrade electrical wiring and outlets
Install under-cabinet LED lighting
Final cleanup and inspection

Only items explicitly listed above are included in this proposal.

Pricing Options

Choose the option that best fits your needs and level of support required.

Basic

$10,136

Essential scope — core renovation

  • Standard cabinetry
  • Basic plumbing
  • Electrical update
Most Popular

Standard

$11,926

Full scope — recommended

  • Custom oak cabinets
  • Granite countertops
  • Full electrical + plumbing
  • LED lighting

Premium

$14,907

Full service + premium extras

  • Everything in Standard
  • Premium hardware
  • Extended warranty
  • Priority scheduling

How this price was calculated

Pricing is based on estimated time, expertise, and included resources. The three options above reflect different scope levels — Basic covers essential work, Standard includes the full recommended scope, and Premium adds premium materials and extended service guarantees.

Additional costs such as travel, materials, or subcontractors will be transparently communicated and agreed upon.

Additional Costs

ItemCategoryAmount
Site travel (3 trips)Travel$180.00
Waste removalMaterials$350.00
Plumbing subcontractorSubcontractor$890.00

Additional costs are included in the pricing options above.

Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms

50% deposit before work begins. Balance due on completion. Work will commence upon acceptance of the proposal and confirmation of initial payment where applicable.

Scope Boundaries

Work is limited to items described in this proposal. Any work outside the defined scope will be treated as a separate agreement.

Validity

This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. After this period, pricing and availability may be subject to change.

Change Handling

Changes to scope, timeline, or deliverables require written approval and may affect pricing. Material or third-party costs may require upfront payment before execution.

Cancellation

Written notice required. Deposit is non-refundable if work has commenced.

Ready to proceed?

To proceed, confirm your preferred option and we will initiate the next steps.

Your Business Name

[email protected] | +27 12 345 6789

This is a real example of what the calculator generates. Your proposals will include your business details, branding, and custom pricing.

Protection Built In

Stay Professional and Protected

Your proposals do more than look good — they protect your time, scope, and revenue.

Clear Scope

Clearly define your scope of work so there are no misunderstandings about what is included.

No Unpaid Extras

Avoid unpaid extra work. Any work outside the defined scope is treated as a separate agreement.

Filter Tire-Kickers

Filter out non-serious clients. Work begins only after proposal acceptance and initial payment.

Secure Payments

Secure upfront payments where needed. Material and third-party costs are covered before execution.

Free to calculate. Pro to send.

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Business profile

Add your logo, business name, address, and contact details to every proposal.

Saved quotes

Save unlimited proposals and access them anytime from your dashboard.

Templates

Quick-start templates for different industries — plumbing, painting, consulting, and more.

Currency selection

Work in USD, EUR, ZAR, TZS, KES, UGX — your local currency, your clients' language.

Quote validity

Set expiration dates on proposals. Create urgency and keep your pipeline moving.

Additional cost inputs

Track travel, subcontractors, materials, and overhead — all in one place.

Hourly rate + profit margin

Set your rate and margin. The calculator ensures you never undercharge again.

Good–Better–Best pricing

Offer three options to increase close rates by 20–30%. Clients choose — and spend more.

Terms & conditions

Save and reuse your T&C across proposals. Professional and consistent every time.

Send proposal directly

Email proposals to clients or share a link — no copy-paste, no attachments, no hassle.

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— Independent contractor, Cape Town

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