Material Cost Comparison
Stop overpaying for materials. Compare prices across suppliers and see exactly how much you could save on every job.
Are you leaving money on the table?
Most contractors stick with one supplier out of habit. But prices vary significantly—sometimes 10-20% on the same exact materials.
Loyalty doesn't always pay
Your "preferred" supplier might be charging you more than competitors
Prices change constantly
Last month's cheapest option might not be today's best deal
Small differences add up fast
$50 saved per job x 150 jobs = $7,500/year straight to profit
10-20%
price variation
on the same materials between suppliers
$50-200
typical savings per job
$6-24k
annual savings potential
Compare your supplier prices
Enter your material costs from different suppliers. We'll show you where the savings are.
Compare supplier pricing
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choosing cheapest supplier
annual savings
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extra savings
cherry-picking by item
Pro tip
The green highlighted prices show the cheapest option for each material. Cherry-picking the best price for each item saves you an extra per job beyond just picking the cheapest overall supplier.
ContractorHUB tracks supplier pricing automatically and alerts you to better deals.
Smart purchasing strategies
How to maximize your material cost savings without creating chaos.
Cherry-pick by item
Buy shingles from one supplier, underlayment from another. The extra stop can be worth hundreds.
Check prices monthly
Supplier pricing changes frequently. What was cheapest last month might not be today.
Negotiate with data
Show your preferred supplier competitor prices. They'll often match or beat them to keep your business.
Factor in delivery
Free delivery vs. pickup costs. A slightly higher price with free delivery might actually save you money.
Track payment terms
Net-30 vs. COD matters for cash flow. Sometimes paying slightly more for better terms is worth it.
Bulk vs. per-job
Sometimes buying in bulk saves money. But dead inventory ties up cash. Do the math both ways.
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