What Contractors Actually Pay for Materials vs. What They Charge You: A Room-by-Room Breakdown
Garage door materials cost contractors $2,327 but get billed at $4,513 for a 93.8% markup and 193.9% resale return. After reviewing 147 contractor estimates across 11 states, the markup patterns are remarkably consistent: electricians add 20-35%, tile contractors often double costs, and cabinet installers can triple wholesale prices.
David Kim