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Free Contractor Estimate Template — For Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, Handymen and More
Download a free professional estimate template you can use right now in Google Sheets or Excel. Or skip the spreadsheet entirely and use BidSaver — send a professional estimate from your phone in under 3 minutes with e-signatures and automatic invoicing included.
Free template below · No email required · Works in Google Sheets and Excel
Free Contractor Estimate Template
Copy this template into Google Sheets or Excel. Fill in your business details and start sending estimates today.
No email required to download · Works in Google Sheets and Excel · Free forever
Estimate Templates For Every Trade
The template above works for every trade. Here is what to put in the description field for your specific business.
Electrician Estimate Template
- ✓Service call and diagnosis
- ✓Panel upgrade — labor and materials
- ✓Outlet installation per unit
- ✓Wiring — per linear foot
- ✓Permit fee
Plumber Estimate Template
- ✓Service call and diagnosis
- ✓Water heater replacement — labor
- ✓Pipe repair — per section
- ✓Fixture installation
- ✓Emergency call-out fee
HVAC Estimate Template
- ✓Diagnostic service call
- ✓AC unit replacement — labor
- ✓Refrigerant recharge
- ✓Duct cleaning — per vent
- ✓Annual maintenance agreement
Handyman Estimate Template
- ✓Labor — per hour
- ✓Materials and supplies
- ✓Furniture assembly
- ✓Drywall repair — per patch
- ✓Painting — per room
Painter Estimate Template
- ✓Interior painting — per room
- ✓Exterior painting — per sq ft
- ✓Primer coat
- ✓Paint and materials
- ✓Surface preparation
Landscaper Estimate Template
- ✓Lawn mowing — per visit
- ✓Garden cleanup
- ✓Tree trimming — per tree
- ✓Mulching — per cubic yard
- ✓Irrigation installation
Why 500+ Contractors Switched From Spreadsheet Templates to BidSaver
The free template works. But it has real limitations that cost you time and money every single week.
Template takes 30 minutes. BidSaver takes 3.
Opening a template, filling in every field, calculating tax, saving as PDF, attaching to email — every single time. BidSaver saves your item library and generates everything in under 3 minutes.
Template has no signature. BidSaver does.
A spreadsheet estimate has no legal protection. BidSaver sends a signature link automatically. Client signs in 30 seconds. You are legally protected on every job.
Template cannot collect deposits. BidSaver can.
Your template has no way to require or track deposits. BidSaver locks in a deposit before work starts and tracks every payment automatically.
Template requires retyping for invoices. BidSaver does not.
When the job is done you re-enter everything into an invoice manually. BidSaver converts your estimate to an invoice in one tap with zero re-entering.
Template needs a laptop. BidSaver works on your phone.
You cannot realistically fill in a spreadsheet template on a job site. BidSaver works on any phone. Create and send an estimate before you leave the driveway.
Template cannot follow up. BidSaver does automatically.
Estimate sent and no reply? You have to manually follow up. BidSaver sends automatic reminders until the client responds or approves.
No credit card required · $149 for 2 years after trial · 14-day refund policy
Free Template vs BidSaver — Side by Side
| Feature | BidSaver | Free Template |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $149 for 2 years | Free |
| Time per estimate | Under 3 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| Professional branded PDF | ✓ | ✓ Manual |
| E-signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works on phone on job site | ✓ | ✗ |
| Estimate to invoice in one tap | ✓ | ✗ Retype manually |
| Deposit tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic payment reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| WhatsApp sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client CRM | ✓ | ✗ |
| Legal protection with signature | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto tax calculation | ✓ | ✓ Manual formula |
Common Questions About Contractor Estimate Templates
What should a contractor estimate template include?
A professional contractor estimate should include your business name and contact details, the client name and address, a unique estimate number and date, an itemized list of all work with quantities and unit prices, subtotal, tax calculation, deposit amount required, total due, terms and conditions, and a signature line. The template above includes all of these fields.
Is this estimate template free to use?
Yes completely free. No email required. Copy it to Google Sheets or download it and use it immediately. You can customize it with your business name, logo and standard line items.
What is the difference between an estimate and a quote?
An estimate is an approximation of costs that may change slightly based on the actual work required. A quote is a fixed price commitment. For most trade contractors an estimate is the standard document — it gives you flexibility if unexpected issues arise during the job.
How do I get clients to sign my estimate?
With a paper or spreadsheet template you would need to print it and get a physical signature — or use a separate e-signature tool. BidSaver includes a digital signature link on every estimate automatically. Your client receives a link, opens it on their phone, and signs in under 30 seconds.
Can I use this template on my phone on a job site?
Google Sheets works on phones but filling in a full estimate on a phone screen is slow and impractical. BidSaver is built specifically for phone use — create a full itemized estimate in under 3 minutes from any job site before you leave the driveway.
Does BidSaver work for trades other than electricians and plumbers?
Yes. BidSaver works for any service professional who quotes jobs and collects payments. This includes painters, roofers, landscapers, house cleaners, carpenters, tilers, pressure washing companies, pest control technicians, locksmiths, appliance repair technicians, tree service companies, lighting installers, door and window installers, pool service companies, flooring installers, fence installers and any other trade or service business. If you send estimates and collect payments BidSaver was built for you. See our full list of supported trades at bidsaverapp.com/service-professional
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No credit card required · $149 for 2 years after trial · 14-day refund policy