Screw & Glue is the podcast for contractors, remodelers, and professionals in the bathroom remodeling industry who want to build smarter, more profitable businesses.
Each episode dives into the real-world side of bath remodeling — from acrylic shower wall systems and tile-look panels to installation efficiency, supplier relationships, product access, and contractor marketing strategies. We break down what’s working in today’s shower and bathroom market, what’s costing contractors money, and how to increase margins without increasing overhead.
Whether you’re searching for a reliable acrylic shower wall supplier, exploring wholesale bathroom product opportunities, or looking to streamline your remodel process, Screw & Glue delivers practical insights, industry conversations, and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.
We cover:
• Acrylic shower walls and tile-look panel systems
• Subway, hexagon, and herringbone shower designs
• Installation methods and labor cost comparisons
• Dealer programs and supplier relationships
• Marketing strategies for bathroom remodelers
• Scaling a bath remodeling business
• Industry trends and product innovation
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s an insider conversation about the business of bathroom remodeling — what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a system that sticks.
New episodes weekly.
How to Price a Bathroom Remodel for Profit (Markup vs Margin Explained)
Episode Description
If you’ve ever searched:
- how to price a bathroom remodel
- bathroom remodel profit margin
- contractor markup vs margin
- how much should a contractor charge
This episode is for you.
Most bathroom remodelers think they’re pricing correctly.
They’re not.
They’re using markup… thinking it’s margin.
They’re missing real costs… and wondering why the numbers feel tight even when they’re busy.
In this episode of Screw & Glue, we break down how to actually price a bathroom remodel for profit — using real cost structure, not guesswork.
What You’ll Learn
- The difference between markup vs margin (and why most remodelers get it wrong)
- How to calculate your true bathroom remodel cost
- Why being booked out doesn’t mean you’re profitable
- What a healthy gross margin and net profit actually look like
- How hidden costs like procurement time and callbacks eat your profit
- Why supplier structure directly impacts your pricing and margins
The Real Cost of a Bathroom Remodel (What Most Miss)
When pricing a bathroom remodel, most contractors only consider:
- Materials
- Labor
But your actual cost includes:
- Materials (plus freight, tax, waste)
- Direct labor (fully loaded, not just hourly wage)
- Shadow labor (Home Depot runs, delays, rework)
- Subcontractors
- Job-specific costs (permits, dump fees, fuel)
- Overhead (insurance, marketing, admin, vehicles)
- Customer acquisition cost
- Risk buffer for unknowns
If you’re not accounting for all of these, your pricing isn’t accurate — it’s optimistic.
Why This Matters
Incorrect pricing leads to:
- Thin margins
- Cash flow pressure
- Stress during slow periods
- Inability to scale
- Dependence on constant job volume
Understanding your all-in cost is what separates:
Busy remodelers
from
Profitable remodeling businesses
Supplier Strategy & Margin Control
Your supplier directly impacts your ability to price profitably.
If your supplier creates:
- Multiple trips to source materials
- Missing parts
- Long lead times
- Limited product access
That increases labor cost and reduces margin.
That’s why remodelers who focus on margin start evaluating suppliers differently.
Not just price.
But:
- Speed
- Access
- Simplicity
- Reliability
About Soke Systems
Soke Systems is a national bath system supplier and dealer program designed to reduce sourcing friction and help remodelers protect margin.
Dealers get:
- Full access to acrylic wall systems and bath products
- No buy-in
- No minimum order quantity
- Fast shipping
- Simplified ordering
- Flexible growth structure
The goal isn’t just supplying product.
It’s reducing the hidden costs that impact your pricing and profitability.
If you’re evaluating how to tighten your numbers:
👉 https://SokeSystems.com
Apply to become a dealer — no cost, no pressure.
Key Takeaway
You don’t price bathroom remodels based on:
Materials + Labor
You price based on:
All-In Cost + Target Margin
That’s how you protect profit, stabilize your business, and actually scale.
About Screw & Glue
Screw & Glue is a podcast for growth-minded bathroom remodelers doing $750K–$5M per year who want:
- Better margins
- Smarter supplier strategy
- Cleaner operations
- Predictable lead flow
- Long-term scalability
No fluff. No DIY content.
Just real conversations about how remodeling businesses actually work.
