Free concrete / masonry proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample concrete / masonry job so you can see how it reads. Download it, or write your own from a few typed notes.
What is in it
Typed by the concrete contractor: "tear out and replace driveway 20x40, 4 in 3000 psi, #3 rebar 18 oc, broom finish, haul off old"
- Tear out and replace driveway, 20x40.
- 4 in., 3000 PSI.
- #3 rebar, 18 in. on center.
- Broom finish.
- Haul off old.
Warranty: 1 year on all labor and workmanship
Deposit at signing: $4,800
Signature block: typed name, date, and the E-SIGN Act line.
Or fill it in from your notes
Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out in this format in about five seconds. No account needed.
30 days free, then $29 a month. No card to start.
Finished concrete / masonry estimates to copy from
- 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
How to use it
Replace the company block with yours, keep the structure, and write the scope as a short list of what you will do, one item per line. Put one total price on it. Add a timeline and payment terms every time. Date it and give it an expiry, usually 30 days.
The parts most concrete and masonry contractors leave out
- Payment terms. "50% upfront, 50% on completion" on the proposal means it is never a conversation at the end of the job.
- A valid-through date. Prices move. Without one, an old bid can be accepted months later.
- A way to accept on the spot. A printed PDF has to be signed, scanned, and emailed back, and plenty of customers put that off. A link they can tap and type their name on takes a minute.
What to fill in on a concrete / masonry proposal
- Dimensions, thickness, and PSI
- Reinforcement, finish, and control joints
- Base prep and haul-off
- Cure time before anyone drives on it
A drive approach is often permitted by the city. Say in writing what you consider normal about hairline cracks, before the pour.
Questions about concrete / masonry estimates
What should a contractor estimate include?
Six parts: who it is from and who it is for, the scope of work as a short list, one total price, a timeline, payment terms with any deposit, and a way for the customer to accept. A warranty line and a valid-through date keep it from being argued over later.
Is an estimate legally binding?
Once the customer accepts it in writing, yes, for the scope and price on it. A typed name and e-signature on a phone counts under the E-SIGN Act. A number texted back and forth is much harder to hold anyone to.
Can I use this template as is?
Yes. Download the PDF, replace the company block with yours, and keep the structure. Or type your own job below and it is laid out for you in a few seconds.
Can I put specs like PSI and rebar spacing on the proposal?
Yes. Whatever you type in the job notes is what the customer sees, cleaned up but not changed.
Does it handle deposits for material?
Yes. Set a percent or fixed deposit and the customer pays it by card at signing.
Or skip the template
BidWriter Pro turns notes like "tear out and replace driveway 20x40, 4 in 3000 psi, #3 rebar 18 oc, broom finish, haul off old" into this proposal, sends it by text or email, collects the deposit by card when the customer accepts, and follows up if they go quiet. Free for 30 days, no card. See how it works for concrete and masonry contractors or open the sample your customer would see.
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