Create contractor quotes instantly. Itemise labour, materials, equipment hire and taxes.
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Create contractor quotes instantly. Itemise labour, materials, equipment hire and taxes. A professional quotation should include all costs clearly so your client knows exactly what they are paying for before approving the work.
A contractor quotation should let the client compare your price line by line against other bids. The format that works best splits the job into stages, with labour and materials shown separately:
When the client supplies materials, quote labour by unit of work so the price scales with the job:
| Work item | Unit | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickwork, 230 mm wall | m² | 42 | $38 | $1,596 |
| Internal plastering | m² | 120 | $14 | $1,680 |
| Floor tiling | m² | 35 | $22 | $770 |
| Total labour | $4,046 | |||
State clearly that materials, scaffolding and equipment hire are excluded (or list what you provide), and who is responsible for site clean-up.
Fill in your details in the form above. The live preview updates instantly. When you are happy with your quote, click "Download Free PDF Quote" to save it. Send the PDF to your client by email. If they approve it, upgrade to PRO to convert it to an invoice in one click.
A professional contractors quote should include your business name and contact details, the client name and address, a unique quote number and date, a validity date, an itemised list of all work, parts and labour, any applicable tax such as VAT or GST, and the total with clear payment terms.
Add up your material costs plus 10 to 15 percent for waste, your labour at your true hourly rate, and a 10 to 20 percent contingency for unexpected work, then add any applicable tax. Always state clearly what the price does and does not include.
A quote is not binding until the client accepts it. Once they accept it in writing it usually forms the basis of a contract, so keep your scope of work and exclusions clear.
For most trades and services 30 days is standard. A validity date protects you from honouring old prices and gently encourages the client to decide.