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Free Contractor Quote Template

General contractors juggle materials, subcontractors, permits and labor on every job. A clear document that separates each cost line keeps the client informed and protects your margin when the scope changes. The template below is pre-filled with sample contractor line items — replace the prices with your own and download a PDF.

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Your Business
Quote
No. Q-1001
Date Oct 3, 2026
Valid until Nov 2, 2026
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Job
Contractor quote
DescriptionQtyRateAmount
Site preparation and demolition 1 job $1,850.00 $1,850.00
Framing labor 40 hr $65.00 $2,600.00
Lumber and fasteners 1 lot $2,400.00 $2,400.00
Electrical subcontractor 1 job $1,600.00 $1,600.00
Building permit and inspection fees no tax 1 ea $450.00 $450.00
Debris removal and dumpster rental 1 ea $525.00 $525.00
Subtotal$9,425.00
Total$9,425.00
Terms
This estimate is valid until the date shown above. Prices may change if the scope of work changes.
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What to include in a contractor quote

  • A scope of work that names every phase, from demolition to final clean-up
  • Separate lines for labor, materials and subcontractors so changes are easy to price
  • Permit and inspection fees listed on their own, usually without tax
  • A payment schedule: deposit, progress payments and final balance
  • A change-order clause stating that extra work is billed separately

Sample contractor quote line items

Sample prices for illustration only. Your rates depend on your market, materials and labor costs.

Line itemQtyRateAmount
Site preparation and demolition1 job$1,850.00$1,850.00
Framing labor40 hr$65.00$2,600.00
Lumber and fasteners1 lot$2,400.00$2,400.00
Electrical subcontractor1 job$1,600.00$1,600.00
Building permit and inspection fees1 ea$450.00$450.00
Debris removal and dumpster rental1 ea$525.00$525.00

How to fill out this template

  1. Add your business details and logo
  2. Enter the customer details
  3. List the work with quantities and fixed prices
  4. Add tax, discount and deposit
  5. Set how long the quote is valid, then download or send it

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Frequently asked questions

Should a contractor estimate include a payment schedule?

Yes. Most contractors ask for a deposit (often 10–30%) before ordering materials, progress payments at milestones, and the balance at completion. Put the deposit on the estimate so the client sees it before they approve.

What is the difference between a contractor estimate and a bid?

An estimate is an approximate price that can change as the job is better understood. A bid is a firm price submitted to win a job, often in competition with other contractors, and is usually binding once accepted.

Do I charge sales tax on labor?

It depends on your state. Many states tax materials but not labor, so mark labor lines as non-taxable when that applies to you. Check with your state revenue department.

What is the difference between a quote and an estimate?

A quote is a fixed price for a clearly defined job; an estimate is an approximate price that can change. Use a quote when you know exactly what the job involves.

What should a quote include?

Your business details, the customer, a quote number and date, each item with price, taxes, the total, how long the quote is valid and your terms.

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