So as a "thank you" for my business, Home Depot sent me an email yesterday with a link for their estimating software. Did you know that you can wire central air for an average of $203.31? Also, it appears that I've been making a killing on the oil burners I've wired over the years. According to this program, you can wire an oil burner for an average of $152.02.
Anyone else played around with this?
I have
...and its predecessor The HD Worksite CD...
...and IT'S predessor The National Estimator.
All 3 products are essentially the same, and as with any piece of estimating software YOU must dictate YOUR labor rate.
If you just think I can start the program up and begin estimating for fun and profit you are sadly mistaken and will most certainly lose not only your shirt but your underwear as well.
These products come pre-programmed with a very low labor rate...it's actually more of a wage.
If you want to bill out wages..go right ahead.
the smart money is in determining your own labor rate using one of the many methods discussed previously here.