Free Job Estimate / Bid Sheet Template

A good estimate shows the customer exactly what they're paying for, and it protects you from guessing later. This free bid sheet lets you price a job line by line before you start.

Page two spells out what's included, what isn't, and gives the customer a place to sign their approval.

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Who it's for

Contractors and trades who price jobs before starting: remodelers, roofers, painters, handymen, electricians, plumbers and HVAC techs.

How to use it

  1. Add your business details in the box at the top of each page.
  2. Fill in the estimate number, date, valid-until date, customer and job address.
  3. Describe the scope of work in plain words.
  4. Price labor by task and materials by item, then add equipment, subcontractors and permits or fees.
  5. Total it up with tax and note any deposit you're asking for.
  6. On page two, list inclusions, exclusions and assumptions, add the schedule, then have the customer sign and date it.

What's included (2 pages)

  • Page 1: estimate #, date and valid-until date
  • Page 1: customer name, address, phone and email, plus job address
  • Page 1: scope of work lines
  • Page 1: labor table (Task, Hours, Rate, Amount) and materials table (Item, Qty, Unit cost, Amount)
  • Page 1: equipment / rental, subcontractors and permits / fees lines
  • Page 1: Subtotal, Tax, Total estimate and Deposit requested
  • Page 2: inclusions, exclusions and assumptions
  • Page 2: estimated start date, estimated duration and notes
  • Page 2: customer approval (signature, printed name, date) and contractor signature and date

Good to know

Permit requirements, and what an estimate or contract must include, vary by state and city. Check your local requirements.

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This printable is a general record-keeping tool, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state and city, so check your local requirements.