Free tile proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample tile 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 tile setter: "master shower rebuild, demo to studs, kerdi waterproofing, 12x24 porcelain walls customer supplies, mosaic floor, niche, new valve by plumber not incl"
- Master shower rebuild, demo to studs.
- Kerdi waterproofing.
- 12x24 porcelain on the walls, customer supplies tile.
- Mosaic floor and a niche.
- New valve by the plumber, not included.
Warranty: 2 years on workmanship
Deposit at signing: $2,700
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 tile estimates to copy from
- Shower rebuild estimate example, $5,400, 5 days
- Kitchen backsplash estimate example, $950, 2 days
- Tile floor install estimate example, $2,900, 4 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 tile setters 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 tile proposal
- Square footage and tile size, and who supplies the tile
- Waterproofing method on wet areas
- Pattern, grout color, and whether the layout is straight or diagonal
- What happens to the subfloor or backer if it is bad once the old tile is up
Customer-supplied tile is common. Say how much overage they need to buy and that broken or short boxes are on them.
Questions about tile 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 list the tile the customer is supplying?
Yes. Type the size and the overage they need to buy. It shows on the estimate so there is no argument when a box comes up short.
What about the plumber?
Say what is not yours. One line, "valve by the plumber, not included," saves a phone call later.
Or skip the template
BidWriter Pro turns notes like "master shower rebuild, demo to studs, kerdi waterproofing, 12x24 porcelain walls customer supplies, mosaic floor, niche, new valve by plumber not incl" 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 tile setters or open the sample your customer would see.
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