A lump-sum price invites haggling, and a quote with no validity date or exclusions turns into arguments after the job starts. This two-page quote shows labor, materials, tax and deposit as separate lines, states what is not included, and ends with how to accept, so you can start work without a second conversation.

The sample shows Larkspur Solutions quoting $5,787.63 to repaint a dental office, with 70 hours of labor at $65, materials at cost plus 15%, 7% sales tax and a 30% deposit, valid for 30 days. Replace the business details, lines, tax rate, deposit and exclusions with yours, then check the arithmetic.