Estimate template
An estimate gives a customer your best idea of the cost before a job starts. Use the free maker below to list labour and materials and download a tidy estimate as PDF.
Nothing is uploaded. The draft stays on this device.
What to include in an estimate
- The word Estimate, a number and the date
- Your details and the customer's, and the job address if it is different
- Labour and materials on separate lines
- Tax and the estimated total
- How long the estimate is valid, and what could change the price
Estimate vs quote
An estimate is an approximate price: if the job turns out bigger, the final bill can be higher. A quote is a fixed price. If you can't be sure of the cost, send an estimate and explain what could change it.
Questions people ask
Can the final invoice be higher than the estimate?
It can, because an estimate is not a fixed price. Tell the customer as soon as you see the cost will go up, and explain why.