Estimating, Pricing & Business
Charge what the work is actually worth.
Estimating, Pricing & Business is the credential that separates a busy handyman from a profitable one. It covers pricing models, quoting, change orders, insurance, and the customer-facing habits that produce repeat work and referrals. Everything below is free — no login, no paywall. Work through the skill areas, drill them in Study Mode, and when you're ready, prove it with the certification exam.
Your readiness to certify
Drill all 0 concepts in Study Mode. Mark each one “Got it” once you know it cold. When every concept is cleared, you're ready for the EST exam.
What you'll be able to do
- Hourly vs flat-rate vs day-rate pricing, and when each fits
- Calculating your true cost per billable hour
- Estimating materials, waste factors, and markup
- Minimum service call fees and trip charges
- Writing an estimate a customer can say yes to
- Change orders and scope creep control
- Deposits, progress payments, and getting paid
- General liability insurance, bonding, and workers comp basics
- Contracts, warranties, and what your state requires in writing
- Reviews, referrals, and building a repeat customer base
Skill areas
Jump to any area — each lesson teaches the system from the ground up, then recaps the key takeaways you'll drill in Study Mode.
Studied the material? Get EST certified.
The Estimating, Pricing & Business exam turns what you just learned into a verifiable credential drivers and shops can look up. 45 questions · 60 minutes · 75% to pass · $19.99.
Studying here is free forever. There's no obligation to take the exam.