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A LocalServiceHQ guide is not a page of tips. Every guide answers one question, gives the number that answers it, and shows where the number came from. The pattern is the same on every page, which is why the guides are easy to compare with each other and with a quote.
| Guide | Question it answers | Data it carries | Tool it hands you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost guides | What does this job cost, and is my quote fair? | Low, typical and high prices with a checked month | Quote checker |
| Calculator guides | How much material do I need, and what will it cost? | Formulas, waste factors, worked examples | The matching calculator |
| Repair guides | Is this serious, can I fix it, what does repair cost? | Triage rules, repair cost ranges | Repair or replace, Crack width checker |
| Comparison guides | Which material or method should I choose? | Installed costs, service life, maintenance | Both calculators, compared |
| Hiring guides | How do I hire without getting burned? | Licence thresholds, quote items, permit rules | Licence checker |
| Guide | Question it answers |
|---|---|
| Concrete cost per square foot | Installed cost for 100 to 800 square feet and how to compare a quote |
| How much is a yard of concrete | Installed cost per yard and coverage by depth |
| Short-load fees and delivery charges | The six conditional charges on a ready-mix bill |
| Concrete prices in 2026 | Current prices and the gap between plant and installed quotes |
| How many fence posts do I need | Post spacing by fence type, with worked examples |
| How much concrete per fence post | Bag counts by hole size and a 14-post example |
Every price range starts from published national cost guides and is checked against supplier list prices. A price table without a month is treated as a draft, not a source. When a published range implies material costs below the supplier list, we do not publish the range; we widen it or leave it out.
The calculators follow the same rule. Each calculator prints the formula it uses, and the worked example on the page is re-run when the prices behind it change. If you find a number that does not reproduce, email the page and the inputs to admin@localservicehq.com; a wrong formula is a correction, not an argument.
Yes. Guides, calculators and the price index are free and do not ask for an email. The site earns from directory listings and from quote requests that a homeowner chooses to send, which is disclosed in the advertiser disclosure.
Price ranges are re-checked twice a year, or sooner when a supplier list moves sharply. Calculators are re-run when those prices change. Each page shows the month it was checked, and that date changes only when the content actually changes.
The price index can be cited with attribution and links. The full table and CSV are on the price index page. If you need a specific cut, email the team with the services and the month.
Some jobs can be estimated from measurements, so a calculator adds real value. Others depend on a diagnosis or a local rule, where a calculator would only invent precision. A guide links to the tool only when the tool can answer the question.