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Free Contractor Estimate Template (PDF)

Most contractors lose money on estimates two ways: they leave the scope vague, and they leave the price open forever. This template fixes both. There's a scope section, an exclusions section, an expiration date, and a signature line — so a yes is actually a yes.

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What's on the form

  • Scope of work — what you're doing, in plain language
  • Exclusions — what you are explicitly not doing
  • Price with optional Good / Better / Best structure
  • Expiration date so pricing doesn't haunt you in six months
  • Customer signature and date line

Related reading: Estimate vs. invoice vs. change order — when to use each

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Common questions

How long should an estimate be good for?
Thirty days is standard. Material prices move, your schedule moves, and an open-ended quote is a liability.
What if the job changes after they sign?
That's a change order — a separate signed document that adds scope and price. Never absorb it verbally.