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Free Construction Estimate Template

Professional Construction Estimate Template

Create a professional construction estimate with our free estimate template. Organize labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, overhead, profit, and contingency into a clear cost breakdown. Built by Arrivy for construction businesses, Arrivy connects estimates with the full project workflow, from customer approval and scheduling to completed work and invoicing.

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Enter your business details, project information, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, overhead, profit, and contingency. Your estimate updates in real time as you go. Review it and download it when you're ready.

Your business

Add your logo
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Business name

Phone

License # / bonded

Address

Estimate details

Estimate #

Estimate date

Valid until

Prepared for

Client / GC name

Project address

Scope of work & exclusions

Line items by cost category

Markup & terms

Overhead & profit %

Contingency %

Draw / payment schedule

Terms

Your business

Estimate #—

PREPARED FOR

Client name

Description	Qty	Unit	Total

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Save Your Custom Construction Estimate Template

Download your estimate as a PDF to email, print, or share with your customer. Add your logo, business details, project information, standard cost categories, overhead, profit, and contingency, then reuse the same template for residential, commercial, renovation, or subcontractor projects.

A consistent estimate helps organize project costs, define the scope of work, and present a clear cost breakdown before construction begins.

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How to Write a Construction Estimate

Use the construction estimate generator above or create your own from scratch. A professional construction estimate should clearly define the project scope, organize costs, and present an accurate breakdown before work begins.

1. Add your business and project details. Include your business name, contact information, contractor license where applicable, customer details, and project information.
2. Define the project scope. Clearly describe the work included in the estimate and identify any exclusions to help set expectations.
3. Organize costs by category. Group labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, and other project costs into separate categories.
4. Itemize quantities and pricing. Record quantities, unit costs, and pricing for each line item to provide a detailed cost breakdown.
5. Include overhead and profit. Add your overhead and profit so the estimate reflects the full project cost.
6. Add contingency where appropriate. Include a contingency amount when the project scope or site conditions may involve additional uncertainty.
7. Outline the payment schedule. Include milestone payments, draw schedules, deposits, or other payment terms where applicable.
8. Add estimate terms and customer approval. Include estimate validity, change order terms, project notes, and a space for customer approval before work begins.

Common Elements of a Construction Estimate

A complete construction estimate typically includes:

Business details

Your business name, contact information, contractor license, and other relevant business credentials where applicable.

Project scope

A description of the work included in the estimate along with any project exclusions.

Cost breakdown

Itemized labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, permits, and other project expenses.

Unit pricing

Quantities, unit costs, and pricing for individual line items.

Overhead and profit

The overhead and profit applied to the estimated project costs

Contingency

A contingency amount where appropriate to account for project uncertainties.

Payment schedule

Deposits, milestone payments, draw schedules, or other agreed payment terms.

Terms and customer approval

Estimate validity, change order terms, project notes, and a space for customer approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

A construction estimate typically includes business details, project information, the scope of work, itemized labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, overhead, profit, contingency where applicable, payment terms, and the estimated project total.

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they can have different meanings depending on the project or contract. An estimate provides an expected cost, a bid is typically submitted to compete for a project, and a quote generally represents a fixed price for a defined scope of work.

Group project costs into categories such as labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, and other expenses. Organizing costs this way makes the estimate easier to review and helps communicate the project scope.

A contingency may be appropriate for projects where the scope, site conditions, or other factors could affect the final cost. Include it separately so customers understand how it contributes to the estimate.

Yes. This template can be used by both general contractors and subcontractors. It can be customized to estimate labor, materials, equipment, and other costs for a specific trade or an entire construction project.

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