Sample estimates
84 finished estimates for the jobs contractors bid most. Each one starts from the notes a contractor actually typed and shows the estimate the customer got: scope, price, timeline, terms, deposit, and warranty. Then what to spell out on that bid so it does not come back to bite.
Prices are example figures for a typical job, not quotes. Jump to a trade: Plumbing · Electrical · Roofing · HVAC · Painting · Landscaping · Flooring · Concrete / Masonry · Carpentry · Fencing · Handyman / Remodel · General Contractor · Drywall · Tile · Gutters · Pressure Washing · Tree Service · Garage Doors · Septic · Pest Control · Solar · Windows and Doors · Siding · Decks
Plumbing
- Water heater replacement estimate example, $2,400, 1 day
- Tankless water heater install estimate example, $4,850, 1 day
- Sewer line replacement estimate example, $7,800, 2 days
- Whole-house repipe estimate example, $8,900, 3 days
Electrical
- Panel upgrade estimate example, $3,850, 1 day, after permit approval
- EV charger circuit estimate example, $1,150, half a day
- Recessed lighting estimate example, $1,480, 1 day
- Generator inlet and interlock estimate example, $1,250, half a day
Electrical estimate template · BidWriter Pro for electricians
Roofing
- Roof replacement estimate example, $14,800, 2 days, weather permitting
- Storm damage repair estimate example, $1,650, 1 day
- Chimney flashing estimate example, $1,250, 1 day
- Gutter replacement estimate example, $2,240, 1 day
HVAC
- AC condenser and coil replacement estimate example, $6,900, 1 day
- Full system replacement estimate example, $11,400, 1 day
- Mini-split install estimate example, $3,900, 1 day
- Ductwork replacement estimate example, $5,600, 2 days
Painting
- Interior repaint estimate example, $3,650, 3 days
- Exterior repaint estimate example, $6,400, 5 days, weather permitting
- Cabinet painting estimate example, $4,200, 7 days
- Deck stain and seal estimate example, $1,350, 3 days including dry time
Landscaping
- Sod installation estimate example, $2,450, 1 day
- Landscape beds estimate example, $2,850, 2 days
- Irrigation install estimate example, $4,800, 2 days
- French drain estimate example, $2,600, 1 day
Landscaping estimate template · BidWriter Pro for landscapers
Flooring
- Luxury vinyl plank estimate example, $2,975, 2 days
- Hardwood refinishing estimate example, $4,950, 5 days
- Tile floor estimate example, $1,850, 3 days
- Carpet install estimate example, $2,280, 1 day
Flooring estimate template · BidWriter Pro for flooring installers
Concrete / Masonry
- Driveway replacement estimate example, $9,600, 3 days plus cure
- Patio slab estimate example, $3,900, 2 days plus cure
- Sidewalk replacement estimate example, $2,450, 2 days plus cure
- Retaining wall estimate example, $6,200, 3 days
Concrete / Masonry estimate template · BidWriter Pro for concrete and masonry contractors
Carpentry
- Deck build estimate example, $8,900, 4 days
- Pergola estimate example, $4,600, 3 days
- Trim and doors estimate example, $4,400, 3 days
- Built-in shelving estimate example, $5,800, 5 days
Fencing
- Wood privacy fence estimate example, $6,300, 2 days
- Chain link fence estimate example, $3,850, 2 days
- Ornamental iron fence and gate estimate example, $4,100, 2 days
- Fence repair estimate example, $1,150, 1 day
Fencing estimate template · BidWriter Pro for fence contractors
Handyman / Remodel
- Punch list estimate example, $780, 1 day
- Drywall repair estimate example, $650, 3 visits over 4 days
- Interior door replacement estimate example, $1,250, 1 day
- Ceiling fan install estimate example, $520, half a day
Handyman / Remodel estimate template · BidWriter Pro for handymen and remodelers
General Contractor
- Bathroom remodel estimate example, $11,500, 2 weeks
- Kitchen remodel estimate example, $32,000, 3 weeks after cabinets arrive
- Room addition estimate example, $58,000, 8 weeks after permit
- Water damage repair estimate example, $4,300, 7 days including dry-out
General Contractor estimate template · BidWriter Pro for general contractors
Drywall
- Drywall patch and texture estimate example, $425, 2 visits over 2 days
- Garage hang and finish estimate example, $2,650, 3 days
- Ceiling water damage repair estimate example, $780, 3 visits over 4 days
Drywall estimate template · BidWriter Pro for drywall contractors
Tile
- Shower rebuild estimate example, $5,400, 5 days
- Kitchen backsplash estimate example, $950, 2 days
- Tile floor install estimate example, $2,900, 4 days
Gutters
- Seamless gutter install estimate example, $2,150, 1 day
- Gutter guard install estimate example, $1,980, 1 day
- Fascia and soffit repair estimate example, $1,350, 1 day
Gutters estimate template · BidWriter Pro for gutter installers
Pressure Washing
- House wash estimate example, $525, half a day
- Driveway and concrete cleaning estimate example, $310, 3 hours
- Deck and fence wash estimate example, $440, half a day
Pressure Washing estimate template · BidWriter Pro for pressure washing contractors
Tree Service
- Tree removal estimate example, $2,300, 1 day
- Tree trimming estimate example, $850, half a day
- Stump grinding estimate example, $380, 2 hours
Tree Service estimate template · BidWriter Pro for tree service contractors
Garage Doors
- Garage door replacement estimate example, $2,950, 1 day, after the door arrives
- Spring replacement estimate example, $345, same day, about an hour
- Opener install estimate example, $620, about 2 hours
Garage Doors estimate template · BidWriter Pro for garage door installers
Septic
- Drain field replacement estimate example, $9,800, 3 days on site, plus the county inspection
- Septic tank replacement estimate example, $6,400, 2 days, plus inspection
- Aerobic system service estimate example, $1,150, 1 visit for the repair, then every 4 months
Septic estimate template · BidWriter Pro for septic contractors
Pest Control
- Termite treatment estimate example, $1,450, 1 day
- Initial service and quarterly plan estimate example, $185, initial visit about 1 hour, then every 3 months
- Rodent exclusion estimate example, $890, 1 day for the sealing, then 2 follow-up visits
Pest Control estimate template · BidWriter Pro for pest control operators
Solar
- Rooftop solar install estimate example, $21,500, 2 days on site, after permit and utility approval
- Battery add-on estimate example, $14,200, 2 days, after permit
- Panel removal and reinstall for a roof estimate example, $4,100, 1 day off, 1 day on, scheduled around the roofer
Solar estimate template · BidWriter Pro for solar installers
Windows and Doors
- Window replacement estimate example, $8,400, 2 days on site, after the order arrives
- Entry door install estimate example, $2,350, 1 day, after the door arrives
- Patio slider replacement estimate example, $3,600, 1 day on site, after the unit arrives
Windows and Doors estimate template · BidWriter Pro for window and door installers
Siding
- Full siding replacement estimate example, $24,800, 7 working days
- Siding repair and match estimate example, $1,650, 2 days
- Soffit and fascia replacement estimate example, $5,900, 3 days
Siding estimate template · BidWriter Pro for siding contractors
Decks
- Composite deck build estimate example, $18,900, 6 working days, after permit
- Deck resurface estimate example, $7,200, 3 days
- Railing replacement estimate example, $4,300, 2 days
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