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Construction Estimate

Document template for Google Docs and Word

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Price
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Overview

Builders lose margin when a quote is a lump sum with no stages, or when exclusions are only discussed after the work starts. This template prices a job stage by stage, states allowances and contingency, lists what is not included, and ends with terms and an acceptance line so the customer can sign and you can start.

The sample is a $36,288 kitchen remodel from Thistledown Trading in three stages, with 8% sales tax, a 5% contingency and a 25% deposit that all add up. Replace the business details, stages, rates, tax, deposit, exclusions and validity date with your own, then delete the guide page.

Useful for

  • A kitchen or bathroom remodel quote where the customer wants the price broken down by stage
  • A deck, fence or extension quote that must state allowances and site access up front
  • A subcontractor price for a trade package with clear exclusions and a 30-day validity

What's included

  • A title block with estimate number, client, date and validity, plus total, tax, deposit and contingency
  • Three numbered stages with scope, labor rate and a price for each
  • A short allowances and exclusions paragraph so nothing is left to argue about later
  • A terms page covering validity, deposit, stage payments, definitions, exclusions and site access
  • An acceptance clause with a return date and a change-order rule
  • A Make it yours page with five steps for replacing the sample content

How to use it

  1. 1

    Click Make a copy in Google Docs, then confirm on the Google page. The copy is saved to your own Google Drive.

  2. 2

    Replace the business name, estimate number, client, date and validity period in the title block.

  3. 3

    Rebuild the three stages with your own scope, labor rate and prices, then check that the stages, contingency, tax and total add up.

  4. 4

    Set your tax rate, deposit percentage, allowances and exclusions in the terms, and add the name and email of the person who accepts.

  5. 5

    Delete the Make it yours page, then share the estimate as a PDF or a Google Docs link.

What you need

Requirements

  • A Google account with access to Google Drive

Works with

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word (download the .docx)

Questions

Can I change the stages to suit another trade?

Yes. Rename the three stages and edit the scope lines. Keep each stage price visible so the customer can check the total line by line.

Are the company and prices real?

No. Thistledown Trading, the people, the address and every figure are fictional and exist only to show a well-built estimate.

Does the template include tax and a deposit?

Yes. The sample shows sales tax, a contingency line and a 25% deposit with stage payments. Change the rates to match your area and terms.

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