Put together a professional estimate in seconds. Add your business and customer details, line items and tax — then copy the plain-text estimate into an email or message.
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Your Business Name
Job title · Client name ·
| Item | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtotal | — |
| Tax | — |
| Total | — |
Notes:
See how this was calculated
| Subtotal (sum of line totals) | — |
| Tax | — |
| Total | — |
Total = (quantity × unit price, summed over items) + tax.
How to read your result
Water heater replacement: 1 × $1,850 unit installed, 1 × $180 expansion tank, 1 × $120 permit — subtotal $2,150, tax 8% ($172), total $2,322.
Sample numbers to show the layout — enter your own job details above.
Which trades is this for?
Any trade business that provides written quotes — which should be all of them.
- Handyman: quick, professional-looking estimates to help win small jobs.
- HVAC, plumbing & electrical: install and repair estimates customers can approve on the spot.
- Painting & landscaping: project estimates with clear line items.
Assumptions & limits
- You need to set the correct tax rate. This tool doesn’t know your province or state rules — enter the rate you actually collect.
- An estimate isn’t a contract. It’s your professional assessment of the cost. Follow up with written terms before work starts.
- Put exclusions in the notes. What’s not included prevents more arguments than what is.
- Nothing is saved anywhere — copy or print the estimate before you leave the page.
Common questions
Is this estimate legally binding?
No. An estimate is your professional assessment of what the job will cost; a contract is what binds both sides. Send the estimate, then get a signed agreement covering scope, price and terms before starting work.
Should I show tax as a separate line?
Yes, if you collect it. Customers can see exactly what they’re paying in tax, and it makes your bookkeeping easier. Enter the rate you actually charge in the tax field.
How detailed should my line items be?
Give customers enough detail to understand what they’re paying for without listing every screw. Group small materials into one line (“fittings and supplies”) and list the big-ticket items separately.
What belongs in the notes?
Warranty terms, exclusions, payment schedule, and how long the price is valid. The notes field is plain text, so keep it short and easy to read.
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