Quote a customer for a job before you start. Break out labor, materials and equipment with prices, add a valid-until date and an acceptance line, and download a professional PDF - free, no account.
What a contractor quote should include
- Your business and the customer, plus the job/site address
- A quote number, the date and a valid-until date
- Labor, materials and equipment as separate priced lines
- What is included, excluded, and any allowances
- Deposit/progress terms and an acceptance line
Example contractor quote
A typical set of line items — click the button to open it as an editable estimate (with a valid-until date and an acceptance line), then change the details.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor - per hour | 16 | $55.00 | $880.00 |
| Materials | 1 | $820.00 | $820.00 |
| Equipment rental | 2 | $120.00 | $240.00 |
| Permit fee | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Total | $2,035.00 |
Contractors often keep a quote valid for 30 days, take a deposit to start, and stage progress payments.