QuoteCraftBuilding work quote template
A clear building work quote wins more jobs. Start from the line items builders use every day, add your prices once, and send a professional PDF from the job site.
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Example: Garden wall, 8 m long
EIN / Tax ID: 000 000 000
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Sample Client
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1 day | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Builder labour | 24 h | $70.00 | $1,680.00 |
| Concrete blocks | 320 pc | $3.00 | $960.00 |
| Sand & cement | 12 bag | $9.00 | $108.00 |
| Skip / dumpster hire | 1 pc | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Subtotal | $3,598.00 | ||
| Sales tax 7% | $251.86 | ||
| Total | $3,849.86 | ||
| Deposit to book (25%) | $962.47 | ||
Common building work line items
| Item | Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Builder labour | Labour | h |
| Labourer | Labour | h |
| Site preparation | Labour | day |
| Concrete | Material | m³ |
| Concrete blocks | Material | pc |
| Timber framing 90x45 | Material | m |
| Plasterboard sheet | Material | sheet |
| Sand & cement | Material | bag |
| Skip / dumpster hire | Other | pc |
| Scaffolding hire | Other | week |
| Demolition & removal | Labour | day |
| Building permit fees | Other | lot |
QuoteCraft loads these as your starter price list with placeholder prices scaled to your country. Replace them with your own rates.
Pricing tips for builders
- Break large jobs into stages (preparation, structure, finishing) and ask for a deposit per stage.
- Add a validity date: material prices change quickly on bigger projects.
- List allowances (provisional sums) clearly so variations are easy to agree later.
- Mark up materials to cover collection time and waste — QuoteCraft applies a materials markup without showing it as a separate line.
- Ask for a deposit on larger jobs; the quote shows the deposit amount under the total.
Other trades
- Plumbing
- Electrical work
- Cleaning
- Handyman services
- Landscaping
- Painting & decorating
- Roofing
- Carpentry
- Heating & air conditioning
Frequently asked questions
What should a building work quote include?
Your business details, the client’s name and job address, a clear description of the building work work, each labour and material line with quantity and price, tax, the total, how long the price is valid, any deposit, and what is not included.
Should I charge for writing a quote?
Most tradespeople quote small domestic jobs for free and charge a call-out or survey fee for complex jobs or diagnostics. If you charge, say so before you visit and deduct it from the job if the client goes ahead.
How long should my quote be valid?
Thirty days is common. Use a shorter period (7–14 days) when material prices are moving quickly. QuoteCraft adds the validity date automatically.
What is the difference between a quote and an estimate?
A quote is a fixed price for the work described; an estimate is an informed guess that can change. If the scope is unclear, list assumptions in the notes or give an estimate instead.