⚙️ Set Up > Pay Rates
The Pay Rates setup options allow you to configure all labour and installation rates used in Roof Wizard. These settings help ensure accurate costing for every roof and wall cladding job.
Selecting Set Up > Pay Rates opens the Labour Setup Commands menu, where you can define rates for different materials, job types, and installation conditions.
👷♂️ Labour Setup Options
Menu Option | Description |
Tilers’ pay rates – fixed | Set up fixed labour rates ($ per linear length/area) for tiling work. |
Tilers’ pay rates – variable | Configure variable tile rates that adjust automatically based on storey height or roof pitch interval. |
Tile waste factors | Define tile waste percentages to account for offcuts and fitting waste. |
Metal pay rates – fixed | Set up fixed labour rates ($ per linear length/area) for metal roofing installation. |
Metal pay rates – variable | Configure variable metal roofing rates, adjusting for storey height and pitch interval. |
Curved metal pay rates | Define specific installation rates for curved metal roofing systems. |
Nett pay rates | Set up net labour rates — that is, the base cost per square metre (nett cost/m²). |
Quote Groups | Create and manage quote groups for organising and categorising pay rates. |
Wall cladding pay rates | Set labour rates for wall cladding installation. |
💡 Tip: Setting up accurate pay rates ensures that every job’s cost and quotation reflect true labour requirements. Once configured, these settings are automatically used in your estimates and reports.