Costs & Payments
What is contractor overhead and profit (O&P)?
Overhead and profit (O&P) is the markup a general contractor adds on top of direct costs (labor, materials, subcontractors) to cover business operations and profit margin. In Los Angeles, typical O&P runs 15–25%; markups above 25% should prompt line-item questions.
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