Free contractor estimate template
Price any job before you start, from a deck to a basement, then send the customer a PDF to approve and sign.
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Estimate
Customer
Where and when
The job
What it costs
Amount
Amount
Amount
Payment and notes
Totals
Total$0.00
Closing line
What to put on a contractor estimate
Ten things that help the customer say yes, and keep the price you quoted from turning into an argument.
- Your business name, phone and license number So the customer knows who’s quoting and can check your license.
- An estimate number and the date Give every estimate its own number, so you and the customer talk about the same price.
- A date it’s good until Prices for parts and materials move. A date tells the customer how long your price stands.
- The customer and the job address Where the work is, if that’s not where the estimate goes.
- What you’ll do, in plain words “Build a 12 by 16 foot deck with stairs and a railing” is clearer than “deck project.”
- Materials on their own lines By name, or as one line if you priced them together.
- Labor, by the hour or as one price Whichever way you charge, say which it is.
- What’s not included Painting, trim, hauling or anything else you’re leaving out, so nobody is surprised at the end.
- The total, and any deposit to start Some states limit how big a deposit can be. Check the rules where you work.
- A line for the customer to sign Their signature and the date show they approved the price.
Ridgeline Builders
350 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 555-0152 · office@example.com
NV license #000000
Estimate
- Estimate no.
- 6020
- Date
- Oct 20, 2026
- Good until
- Nov 19, 2026
Customer
Sam Rivera
(775) 555-0147 · sam@example.com
908 Disc Dr, Sparks, NV 89436
The job
Build a 12 by 16 foot pressure-treated deck off the back door, with stairs and a railing.
| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated lumber and hardware | 1 | $3,250.00 | $3,250.00 |
| Concrete footings | 9 | $45.00 | $405.00 |
| Railing and stairs | 1 | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| Labor (hours) | 56 | $65.00 | $3,640.00 |
| Permit | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Disposal | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Payment terms
A $1,000 deposit to order the lumber. The rest when the deck is done.
Notes
This is an estimate, not a bill. If we find more work once we start, we’ll ask you before doing it. Staining is not included.
- Total
- $8,765.00
- Deposit to start
- $1,000.00
To go ahead, sign and date below.
Four ways to win more of the jobs you quote
Send it the same day
Write it up before you leave, while the measurements and the customer’s questions are fresh.
Give two prices when there are two ways
Repair or replace? Send an estimate for each, so the customer chooses with both in front of them.
Say what happens if you find more
The note at the bottom says you’ll ask before doing extra work. Keep it, or write your own.
Follow up in a couple of days
A short text asking if they have questions keeps the job from going quiet.
Questions about this template
Every trade’s invoice and estimate is on the free templates page.
Is this contractor estimate template free?
Yes. There’s no account, no trial and no email address to give. Fill it in and download the PDF as often as you like.
Where does what I type go?
Nowhere. It stays in this browser on this device, so it’s there next time you open the page. Wakeman never sees it, and Clear everything removes it.
Will the estimate say Wakeman on it?
No. The PDF shows only your business: your name, your logo if you add one, and your details.
How does the customer approve it?
The PDF ends with lines for their signature, the date and their printed name. They can sign a printed copy, or answer your email or text to say yes.
Should I say what’s not included?
Yes. A line in the notes, such as “Staining is not included”, saves an argument at the end of the job.
Is an estimate the same as a contract?
No. An estimate is the price you’re offering. For bigger jobs many contractors also use a written contract, and some states set rules for what a home improvement contract must say. Your state’s contractor licensing board can tell you.
What’s the difference between an estimate and an invoice?
An estimate is the price before you start, for the customer to approve. An invoice is the bill once the work is done. When the job’s done, use the contractor invoice template.
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