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title: "Define chargeable materials"
slug: "define-chargeable-materials"
updated: 2026-10-15T00:34:38Z
published: 2026-10-15T00:34:38Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/define-chargeable-materials"
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Define chargeable materials

## Overview

After you [create an estimates](/construction/docs/add-and-edit-estimates-in-servicetitan) and attach it to a job, you can make the material chargeable or non-chargeable to define chargeable materials as taxable, just like services, equipment, and other direct costs. This helps you avoid inaccurately charging the customer when you add materials to an estimate.

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#### Who uses this feature

- CSRs and Office employees
- Applies to all business types
- Applies to all trades

#### Feature configuration

- Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details.
- The *View estimate* and *Edit estimate* permissions are required to use this feature. Please contact the account administrator on your team.

## Define chargeable materials

There are two options to enable chargeable materials:

- Option 1: From the *Materials* sub-section
- Option 2: From the edit item page

**Option 1:** In the *Material* sub-section, turn on the **Taxable** toggle.

![Estimate items showing a copper pipe with tax toggle and pricing details.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/define-chargeable-materials-image-tqdzz0kd.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T00%3A41%3A39Z&se=2026-10-31T01%3A41%3A39Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2BYuE7hxZMT6qImk7xYf0HeuIX1TGp87OF4tRGxS2Y%3D)

**Option 2:**

1. Select a material item and click **More![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-more-vert.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T00%3A41%3A39Z&se=2026-10-31T01%3A41%3A39Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2BYuE7hxZMT6qImk7xYf0HeuIX1TGp87OF4tRGxS2Y%3D).**
2. Click **Edit the item**. ![Table displaying material details, including quantity, unit cost, and total cost.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/define-chargeable-materials-image-gy0k0p7d.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T00%3A41%3A39Z&se=2026-10-31T01%3A41%3A39Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2BYuE7hxZMT6qImk7xYf0HeuIX1TGp87OF4tRGxS2Y%3D)
3. In the *View / Edit Material Details* window that opens, enable the **Taxable** toggle. ![User interface for editing material details with toggle options for chargeable and taxable.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/define-chargeable-materials-image-1o8pvl5j.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T00%3A41%3A39Z&se=2026-10-31T01%3A41%3A39Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2BYuE7hxZMT6qImk7xYf0HeuIX1TGp87OF4tRGxS2Y%3D)Use [Other Direct Costs](/construction/docs/use-other-direct-costs-in-pricebook#add-other-direct-costs) feature in Pricebook, to add non-material costs as estimate items.

## Template Pricebook Items

Enable *Template Pricebook Item to* add template pricebook items to an estimate or invoice items so your employees can easily find the pricebook item they need during a job.

Add template pricebook items to an estimate or invoice items and edit the price and description of one Template Pricebook item to reflect the non-pricebook item for each service, equipment, material, and other direct costs regardless of permission to complete the job.

1. Go to **Settings ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T00%3A41%3A39Z&se=2026-10-31T01%3A41%3A39Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2BYuE7hxZMT6qImk7xYf0HeuIX1TGp87OF4tRGxS2Y%3D).**
2. Select **Operations > Template Pricebook items.**
3. Click **Enable Template Pricebook Items.** ![Estimate items table showing service description and unit price details clearly outlined.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/define-chargeable-materials-image-hfvyrtrm.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T00%3A41%3A39Z&se=2026-10-31T01%3A41%3A39Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2BYuE7hxZMT6qImk7xYf0HeuIX1TGp87OF4tRGxS2Y%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** When added to an estimate or invoice, the price and description fields of the item will be editable by all office employees.

## Want to learn more?

- See [Manage estimates in ServiceTitan](/construction/docs/manage-estimates-in-servicetitan)