Home Repair Estimate Template
- Best for
- Small contractors · Handymen · Homeowners writing down a quote
- When to use
- When a repair needs a written estimate before work starts, or you want quotes from different pros in the same format.
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- Download PDF.pdf · 3 KB
- Download Excel.xlsx · 7 KB
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How to use this estimate template
- Fill in your business details and the customer's name, address and phone at the top.
- Describe the job in one or two plain sentences under “Scope of work”, including what is not included.
- List each task or material on its own line with quantity, unit and unit price. In the Excel version, line totals, subtotal, tax and total calculate automatically.
- Enter your sales tax rate if your state taxes the materials or service, and note any allowances (for example, a fixture the customer will pick later).
- Set the payment terms, how long the estimate is valid, and the expected start and finish dates.
- Both sides sign and date. Keep a copy for your records.
What's inside
- Header with business and customer details, estimate number and date
- Scope of work and exclusions
- Itemized table: description, qty, unit, unit price, line total (materials and labor on separate lines)
- Subtotal, tax, total, deposit and balance due
- Terms: validity, payment schedule, change orders, warranty notes
- Signature lines for both parties
Tips for a clear estimate
A good estimate answers questions before they are asked. Separate materials from labor, and spell out exclusions — “drywall patching not included” prevents a lot of awkward conversations later.
If you are a homeowner, you can also use this layout to ask contractors for quotes in the same format, which makes the contractor comparison worksheet much easier to fill in.
Note: Licensing, contract and consumer-protection rules for home improvement work differ by state. This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Check your state's requirements for written contracts and cancellation notices.
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