Why is my bid so much higher than a competitor?

Usually because your bid includes overhead, insurance, and a real margin, and theirs does not. The lowball often shows up as change orders or unfinished work later.

Should I match a lower competitor to win the job?

Only if you can still hit your break-even and margin. Winning a job below cost is worse than losing it.

How do I know my real cost per job?

Build the estimate from line items: materials, labor hours, equipment, and overhead. A free estimate generator gets you most of the way there.

Average Bid Prices: Drywall, Painting, Flooring

Benchmark your bids against typical price ranges for drywall, painting, flooring, and framing. How to read the ranges, what moves them, and how to price for profit.