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Free estimate templates for trades contractors

Ten trades, each with pre-written scope lines, the exclusions that prevent free work, terms and a signature block. Copy them from the page, or get the editable Word files.

What separates an estimate that closes from one that just informs

Four things, and price isn't one of them. A scope specific enough that the customer can picture the finished work. A list of what isn't included, so nobody assumes. Terms covering deposit, change orders and warranty. And a line for a signature, because an estimate nobody signs is a quote somebody else gets to beat.

More on each of those in what to include in a contractor estimate.

Get the price right first

A well-written estimate for a badly priced job just loses money faster. Run your numbers through the free calculators before you fill any of these in — most contractors find their overhead alone is $15–25 for every hour they bill.

All ten as editable Word files

Plus the pricing calculator that works out the number, exclusions and terms written for each trade, and the ten-minute pricing guide.

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Pricing calculator, 10 trade estimate templates in Word, pre-written exclusions and terms, and the 10-minute pricing guide. One payment, no subscription, 30-day guarantee.