Estimating
Labor & Sub Pricing
Current preferred-sub rates by trade with year-over-year change indicators.
Trades Tracked
10
Avg YoY Change
+2.3%
Decreased Rates
1
| Trade | Preferred Sub | Rate Type | Current Rate | Last Bid Date | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation | Carolina Earthworks LLC | flat | $8,400 | 2026-04-12 | 3.2% |
| Foundation | Piedmont Concrete & Block | per sqft | $9.20/sf | 2026-04-15 | 2.8% |
| Framing | Catawba Framing Crew | per sqft | $12.40/sf | 2026-04-22 | 1.4% |
| Roofing | Tarheel Roofing Co. | per sqft | $4.85/sf | 2026-04-18 | 5.1% |
| Siding | Queen City Exteriors | per sqft | $6.20/sf | 2026-04-09 | 1.7% |
| Plumbing | Mecklenburg Plumbing Pros | flat | $14,800 | 2026-04-21 | 2.4% |
| HVAC | Charlotte Climate Systems | flat | $13,200 | 2026-04-19 | 6.7% |
| Electrical | Bright Wire Electric | flat | $11,600 | 2026-04-25 | 0.9% |
| Drywall | Smooth Wall Co. | per sqft | $3.40/sf | 2026-04-11 | 2.0% |
| Paint | ProBrush Painting LLC | per sqft | $2.95/sf | 2026-04-23 | 0.0% |