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Contractor estimate template
Write a remodel or construction estimate here and download it as a PDF, Word or Excel file. No account is needed. The sample is a kitchen. Enter your own job.
| Estimate no. | KR-77 |
|---|---|
| Estimate date | 11/08/2026 |
| Valid until | 12/08/2026 |
| Planned start | 01/11/2027 |
| Description | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition and haul-off | 1 | job | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 |
| Cabinets and top, allowance | 1 | allowance | $14,500.00 | $14,500.00 |
| Electrical and plumbing rough-in by licensed subs | 1 | job | $4,300.00 | $4,300.00 |
| Install, tile, floor, paint | 1 | job | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Permit | 1 | permit | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Labor | $15,300.00 |
|---|---|
| Parts and fees | $15,150.00 |
| Subtotal | $30,450.00 |
| Estimated total | $30,450.00 |
| Deposit to start 10% | $3,045.00 |
Scope of work: Remodel a 160 sq ft kitchen: demolition, new cabinets and quartz top, under-cabinet lights, tile backsplash, LVP floor, paint.
Not included: Appliances, moving gas or main drain lines, asbestos or mold work, repairs to hidden structural damage.
Allowances are shown per line. Changes need a signed change order before the work.
Accepted by: ______________________ Date: ____________
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What a contractor estimate should say
A remodel estimate has to be specific enough that two contractors could price the same work. It names the scope, allowances, exclusions, schedule and payment steps.
| Field | Why it matters on a remodel |
|---|---|
| Scope by trade or room | The customer sees what the number buys. |
| Allowances | Say the amount and who pays when the choice costs more. |
| Exclusions | List what a homeowner might assume, such as appliances or hidden damage. |
| Schedule | A start date and a duration. |
| Payment schedule | Tie payments to stages. Check any deposit limit in your state. |
| License and insurance | The FTC tells customers to choose licensed and insured contractors, so print the number. |
Estimate, quote or bid: Say what your paper means. Write "fixed price", or say how the price can change. Ask your state board or a lawyer what binds you. See estimate vs invoice.
Filled example: 12 x 14 room addition
A different job with sample amounts. Price your own numbers.
| Description | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation and framing | 1 | stage | $31,000.00 | $31,000.00 |
| Roof tie-in, windows, siding | 1 | stage | $18,500.00 | $18,500.00 |
| Mechanical, electrical, plumbing subs | 1 | stage | $14,200.00 | $14,200.00 |
| Insulation, drywall, floor, paint | 1 | stage | $12,800.00 | $12,800.00 |
| Plans and permits | 1 | lot | $3,100.00 | $3,100.00 |
| Estimated total | $79,600.00 |
The total sits inside the $37,549–$97,843 range from Homeyou.
Contractor projects and typical prices
Tap Add to put a line on the form. The range comes from the source in the same row. The price that the button adds is a sample inside that range, not a price recommendation.
| Line item | Typical range (US) | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $10,500–$30,000 | Fixr | |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,456–$24,715 | This Old House | |
| Room addition | $37,549–$97,843 | Homeyou | |
| Demolition, whole project | $6,193–$26,687 | Homeyou | |
| Building permit, kitchen remodel | $500–$1,500 | The Pricer | |
| Building permit, bathroom remodel | $200–$800 | The Pricer | |
| General contractor fee | Your price | No source: use your own price | |
| Allowance, finishes | Your price | No source: use your own price | |
| Contingency | Your price | No source: use your own price |
Cost to Build a House puts a general contractor fee at 10–20% of the total project.
Rules to check before you send a contractor estimate
A signed estimate may become the contract
New Jersey requires a written contract for home improvement sales over $500, and all changes must also be in writing. Check whether your signed estimate meets the contract rules of your state. N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2
Cancel period at the home
A buyer may cancel a sale made at the home until midnight of the third business day after the sale, under the FTC rule. It has limits, so read it if you sign at the kitchen table. 16 CFR 429.1
Deposit limit in California
The down payment on a home improvement job there is capped at the lesser of $1,000 or 10 percent, except for blanket-bond licensees. The sample deposit is only an example. CSLB guide
Contractor estimate questions
What is a good contingency line?
It depends on your scope and the age of the home. Show it on its own line and say how you will use it. Bring unused amounts back to the customer.
Should I show my markup?
Choose what your contract needs. If you bill cost plus a fee, put the fee on its own line. On a fixed price, give one number per stage.
How do I handle allowances?
Enter a line with the unit set to allowance. In the terms, say that the customer pays the difference when the choice costs more, and gets a credit when it costs less.
Do I need a separate contract as well?
It depends on your state. New Jersey, for example, requires a written contract for home improvement sales over $500. This form does not add contract terms. Ask a local lawyer.
When a form is not enough
The InvoiceSnap app saves customers and past invoices. It records payments that you get outside the app. It drafts estimate lines from a job description with optional online AI, and you review each draft. The free plan has 3 invoices and 3 estimates in total, not per month. The app has 19 invoice designs. Plans and prices are in the app.
Sources and how this page was checked
Published by 731labs, the maker of InvoiceSnap. Last checked 11/09/2026. An AI tool helped draft this page. An automated check compared the legal facts and price ranges with their sources, using two AI models. No person reviewed this page. The sources are listed below. This page is general information. It is not tax or legal advice.
- Fixr, kitchen remodel cost, Nov 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- This Old House, bathroom remodel cost, 2 Jul 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- Homeyou, room addition cost, 23 Jul 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- Homeyou, demolition cost, 23 Jul 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- The Pricer, building permit cost, 8 Nov 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- Cost to Build a House, general contractor fee guide, 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- New Jersey N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2, home improvement practices. Checked 11/09/2026.
- 16 CFR 429.1, FTC Cooling-Off Rule. Checked 11/09/2026.
- 16 CFR 429.0, FTC Cooling-Off Rule definitions. Checked 11/09/2026.
- California CSLB, Home Improvement Contracts consumer guide. Checked 11/09/2026.
- FTC, how to avoid a home improvement scam. Checked 11/09/2026.