Contractor estimate template

Line-item estimates with labor, materials, and tax. Download a professional PDF in seconds — nothing leaves your browser.

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Your business

Business name

Address

Phone

License # (optional)

Prepared for

Client name

Address

Project / scope

Estimate #

Date

Valid until

Scope of work

$0.00

Tax rate (%)

Terms & notes

How to write a construction estimate

A construction estimate itemizes the labor, materials, equipment, and markup a client will pay to complete a defined scope of work. It should list assumptions and exclusions so both sides know what's in and what's out before you break ground.

What every construction estimate should include

Scope summary — one paragraph on what's being built
Labor lines by trade with hours and rate
Material lines with quantity, unit, and unit price
Equipment and subcontractor lines
Overhead and profit markup shown separately
Assumptions, exclusions, and validity period
Payment schedule and terms