Make the callout worth your time.
Estimate a callout fee from attendance time, travel and direct costs.
BEHIND THE NUMBERS
How the calculation works
Callout fee = hourly rate × (attendance hours + travel hours) + distance costs + other direct costs + fixed surcharge.
- Travel time is charged at the entered hourly rate.
- Distance cost is per mile or kilometre according to the selected locale.
- Surcharges are entered as a fixed amount.
Optional standard VAT default: 20%. Official rate source: checked 2026-10-08.
Sources and date checked (2)
Supplier documentation. Product imagery belongs to the respective supplier.
- business.gov.au: pricing strategyChecked 2026-10-09
- HMRC: VAT ratesChecked 2026-10-09

