Free gutters proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample gutters 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 gutter installer: "160 lf 6in seamless aluminum, 6 downspouts 3x4, white, remove old gutters, fascia repair if needed $12/lf"
- 160 linear feet of 6-inch seamless aluminum gutter, white.
- Six 3x4 downspouts.
- Remove and haul off the old gutters.
- Fascia repair if needed, $12 per linear foot.
Warranty: 5 years on workmanship, manufacturer warranty on material
Deposit at signing: $645
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 gutters estimates to copy from
- 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
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 gutter installers leave out
- Payment terms. "30% upfront, balance 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 gutters proposal
- Linear feet, gutter size, and material
- Downspout count and where they discharge
- Whether fascia or rotten wood repair is included or priced per foot
- Color, and that it is matched to the stock chart
Rotten fascia found behind the old gutter is the common surprise. Put a per-foot price on the bid so you do not have to stop and renegotiate.
Questions about gutters 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 a per-foot price for fascia repair on the bid?
Yes. Type it in your notes and it shows on the estimate as written. The customer agrees to it when they sign.
Can I offer gutter guards as an option?
Yes. Add a second package on the same estimate. The customer picks one and signs.
Or skip the template
BidWriter Pro turns notes like "160 lf 6in seamless aluminum, 6 downspouts 3x4, white, remove old gutters, fascia repair if needed $12/lf" 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 gutter installers or open the sample your customer would see.
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