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| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
This estimate is valid for 30 days. Prices may change after it expires.
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What to put on a contractor estimate
A clear estimate wins more jobs and prevents disputes later. Include all of these — every one is a field in the generator above:
- Your business details — name, address, phone, and email.
- The customer's details — who the estimate is for.
- An estimate number — so you can both reference it.
- Issue and "valid until" dates — how long the price holds.
- Itemized labor and materials — a line per item, with quantity and rate.
- Subtotal, tax, and estimated total — calculated for you above.
- Terms — anything the customer should know before approving.
Estimates & quotes: FAQ
How do I create a free estimate?
Enter your business details, the customer’s details, and one line per item of work or materials with a quantity and rate. The preview updates as you type and totals the estimate for you. When it looks right, click Download PDF. It’s free, needs no signup, and adds no watermark.
What should a contractor estimate include?
A good estimate has your business name and contact info, the customer’s details, an estimate number, the date and a “valid until” date, an itemized breakdown of labor and materials with quantities and prices, the subtotal, any tax, the estimated total, and terms — such as how long the price holds. Every one of those is a field in this generator.
What’s the difference between an estimate, a quote, and an invoice?
An estimate is your best projection of what a job will cost, usually with a “valid until” date. A quote is a firm price you commit to. An invoice is the bill you send after the work, requesting payment. This tool covers estimates and quotes; use the free invoice generator for billing after the job.
Is this estimate generator really free?
Yes — create and download as many estimates as you want, no account, no watermark. Hero365 offers it free to help contractors win work. The paid product is what sends the estimate, gets it approved, and turns it into a scheduled job.
How do I turn an estimate into a booked job?
The estimates that get won are the ones that are easy to say yes to and get followed up. The fastest path is to send an estimate the customer can approve in one tap, then have it convert automatically into a scheduled job and invoice. Hero365 does this — it sends the estimate, captures the approval, books the job, and follows up on the ones that go quiet.
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