Pricing out a Site sign install

[John HC]

good morning all - just looking for some tips or recommendations on pricing out a site sign install - Got my pricing on the site sign itself - (I am a one-man vinyl sign shop - my son helps every now and then - in his free time from his full time job)
got the pricing on the 4"x4" x 12ft (treated)posts; the quick-crete, 2"x4" x 8ft(treated) for the runners -
this is a 4ft x 8ft alumalite sign that will be installed roadside - there is an existing sign there, well not much left except cracking peeling plywood on broken posts.
I might pull the existing posts, or cut them off at ground, then make new holes - have not decided yet. Do you pros usually double material cost, then factor in your labor costs?
I would like to be able to show a separate line item for the install(including removal of old, and provision of new materials)

thanks in advance guys and gals - I appreciate your input -

John C.

 

[Gino]

Cost of sign.......................................... $
Cost of installation................................. $
Cost of permits..................................... $

Possible removal of all existing debris at site and dispose of in a legal manner.

These all add up to the complete cost for the entire job. Don't itemized every little screw and walk to the bathroom. Not necessary.

 

[TXFB.INS]

we break our services down into three categories.

• design
• product
• installation

In your case, there are several unknowns, drive-time, depth of hole, type of soil

as stated do not itemize every items cost. We include the price of the permit (if needed) in the installation cost.
We also have a clause that the installation can/will change once the project is completed if unexpected occurrences happen

 

[T_K]

Unless previously stated by the customer, we would always quote the removal of existing material as a separate line item. This gives the customer the option of saving some money (and us the headache) by digging it out themselves.

Sign price (including design)
2 man install at $XX per hour (min. fee = XXX), estimated at X hours.
Removal of existing sign/debris

Whether you want to do an hourly rate or a flat rate, install price should cover your time, large materials (posts, runners, concrete), and any special equipment you'd have to rent. We always include a minimum fee on the hourly rate option, to ensure that it's worth the trouble of doing it ourselves. The min. fee also encourages the pain-in-the-neck "I want it for free" customers to do it themselves on the small installs.