Canonical page: https://bokeping.com/templates/construction-estimate-template/ Markdown page: https://bokeping.com/templates/construction-estimate-template.md Text version of the public page. Check the canonical page for current terms and interactive features. Free template · No email required # Construction estimate template Quote construction and remodeling jobs with the scope, materials and terms spelled out, so the customer can say yes and the invoice later matches. Download a template or fill it in below. [Download the template]()[Fill it in online]() By [Bokeping Team]()Updated October 14, 2026 ## Download the construction estimate template DOCX ### Word estimate template Edit the header, job details and line items in Word or Google Docs. Totals are typed by hand. [Download DOCX]() XLSX ### Excel estimate template Amounts, per-line tax and the estimate total calculate as you type. Works in Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets. [Download XLSX]() PDF ### Printable estimate One US Letter page with the construction job fields, for filling in by hand on site. [Download PDF]() The Word and Excel files open with sample construction and remodeling lines to overwrite. Sample tax is an illustrative 8% on parts and materials only — whether labor, materials or both are taxable depends on your state and the job. ## Or fill in the estimate online It opens with sample construction lines. Change anything, then download a PDF — free, no signup. Estimate generator Currency[Preview]() ### Preview Your business name Estimate Estimate no. EST-0001 Estimate date Oct 15, 2026 Valid until Nov 14, 2026 Prepared for Customer name | Description | Qty | Rate | Tax | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Demolition and debris removal | 1 | $3,200.00 | — | $3,200.00 | | Framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in | 1 | $12,800.00 | — | $12,800.00 | | Cabinets, countertops and installation | 1 | $18,500.00 | 8% | $18,500.00 | | Drywall, paint and trim | 1 | $6,400.00 | — | $6,400.00 | | Flooring, 220 sq ft (sq ft) | 220 | $14.00 | 8% | $3,080.00 | | Permits and inspections | 1 | $1,020.00 | — | $1,020.00 | Subtotal $45,000.00 Tax $1,726.40 Estimate total $46,726.40 Notes Estimated duration 8 weeks from start. Allowances: cabinets $12,000, countertops $4,500; selections above the allowance are billed as change orders. Terms & conditions Estimate valid for 30 days. Payment schedule: 10% on signing, then by phase as work is completed. Changes to the scope require a signed change order. Estimate EST-0001Page 1 of 1 Free, no signup. Nothing you type leaves this browser. Estimate total**$46,726.40** [Preview]() ## What to include on a construction estimate Beyond the basics — your details, the customer, a unique number and the date — these are the lines contractors get asked about. Sample estimate lines - Demolition and debris removal1 × $3200.00 - Framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in1 × $12800.00 - Cabinets, countertops and installation1 × $18500.00 - Drywall, paint and trim1 × $6400.00 - Flooring, 220 sq ft (sq ft)220 × $14.00 - Permits and inspections1 × $1020.00 Fictional example prices. 1. 1 ### Scope by phase Break the job into phases the customer recognises — demolition, rough-in, finishes. 2. 2 ### Allowances For finishes the customer has not chosen yet, state the allowance and how overages are billed. 3. 3 ### Payment schedule Tie payments to signing and to completed phases. 4. 4 ### Change-order process Say that scope changes need a signed change order and are priced before the work. 5. 5 ### Duration and exclusions Give an expected duration and list what is not included. [Job done? ## Construction invoice template Bill the approved lines with the matching invoice, plus any changes the customer signed off.]()[Not construction work? ## Free invoice generator Start from a blank invoice or estimate for any kind of business.]() ## Estimate templates for other trades - [HVAC estimate template]() - [Plumbing estimate template]() - [Landscaping estimate template]() - [Cleaning estimate template]() - [Electrician estimate template]() - [Handyman estimate template]() - [Painting estimate template]() FAQs ## Construction estimate questions ### What is the difference between a construction estimate and a bid? Both state a price for defined work. A bid usually responds to a set of plans in a competitive process; an estimate is often prepared with the customer. Either way, list the scope, allowances, exclusions and payment terms. ### How do allowances work on a remodeling estimate? An allowance is a budget for items the customer will choose later, such as cabinets or tile. If the chosen item costs more, the difference is billed as a change order; if it costs less, the customer is credited. ### Is this construction estimate template free? Yes. The Word, Excel and PDF files download without signing up or giving an email address, and the online generator makes PDFs for free. Replace the sample lines and prices with your own; they are fictional examples, not pricing guidance. ### Can I use this estimate in Bokeping? The downloads are standalone documents. In Bokeping you create the estimate from your customer and item lists, email it with an expiry date, and turn it into an invoice once it is accepted. A free account is enough to start. ## Turn accepted estimates into invoices Email estimates from Bokeping, see which are accepted, and convert them to invoices without retyping a line. [Start free]()