Subcontractor Costs: Like general contractors, subs charge for material costs, labor,
equipment, general project requirement, overhead, and profit. Since a subcontractor is
focused on one specific area of the project, the costs are considered lower compared to
those of a general contractor. Basically, subcontractor costs capture man-hours, labor
hours, material costs, insurance, workman’s compensation, and taxes.
When all is said and done, a general contractor is a subcontractor’s boss. Therefore,
they bear more risk and responsibility than a sub meaning their quote is usually bigger
and detailed compared to that of a sub.