Scope
Repair and repaint one 12 ft by 14 ft bedroom, including wall patching, light sanding, two coats on walls, one coat on trim, and cleanup.
Estimate example
A simple contractor estimate example you can model.
A useful contractor estimate example shows more than a total price. It shows how the scope is described, how line items are grouped, what is excluded, how payment works, and how the customer approves the work.
What to know.
Line items
Labor for prep and painting; materials and supplies; wall patch allowance; trim touch-up; cleanup and disposal; sales tax or fees where applicable.
Terms
Estimate valid for 14 days. Deposit due at approval. Balance due at completion. Hidden damage, color changes after purchase, and additional rooms are excluded unless approved in writing.
Example language
Customer approval language: Reply approved or use the approval link to accept this estimate. Work will be scheduled after deposit is received and material selections are confirmed.
Related next steps.
FAQ.
Can I use this as legal or tax advice?
No. This is general estimating information for contractors. Use your own business terms and check local legal, licensing, tax, and consumer-protection requirements.
Should I use a template or estimating software?
Use a template when you already know the scope and numbers. Use estimating software when drafting, reviewing, sharing, and approval are slowing the job down.
What is the most important part of an estimate?
The most important part is clear scope: what is included, what is excluded, what assumptions were made, and what the customer is approving.
Turn the explanation into an actual estimate.
Use EstimateIn10 when you want the first draft from your real job notes, not another blank document.