Contractor estimate templates for Excel and Google Sheets

Price a job from your costs, send a clean estimate, and invoice from the same numbers — without a monthly subscription.

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Screenshots show the included fictional example jobs. Example rates and costs are illustrations, not market data, and must not be billed as-is.

Example QuoteForge contractor estimate for a fictional interior painting job, with line items, tax, a total of $2,952.18, and an $885.65 deposit. Example rates only, not market data.
Printable estimate — costs and markups stay on the Job sheet, not on what you send the client.
Example QuoteForge construction invoice for the same fictional painting job, with the deposit applied and a $2,066.53 balance due.
Invoice in the Ops Kit — it reads the current job, applies the deposit, and shows the balance due.
Example QuoteForge job pricing spreadsheet for a fictional painting job, showing labor and material costs, markups, a $2,772.00 price before tax, and an on-target margin check. Illustration only.
Job pricing calculator — labor, materials, overhead, target margin, tax, and an under-target warning. This is an example job, not a live quote.
Example QuoteForge job cost tracker spreadsheet with three fictional jobs, comparing estimated versus actual cost and margin. Illustration only, not market data.
Job cost tracker spreadsheet — estimated vs. actual cost and margin per job.
QuoteForge job-site checklists covering the pre-estimate site visit, job start, punch list, and closeout.
Checklists for the site visit, job start, punch list, and closeout. Practical reminders, not a safety program or legal form.

Most complete · Introductory price

Contractor Ops Kit

$79 $49

A contractor estimate template, construction invoice template, job cost tracker, change orders, and checklists in one workbook. Price the job, send a clean estimate, invoice from the same numbers, and see which jobs actually made money.

  • Job pricing with labor, materials, overhead, target margin, tax, deposit, and an under-target warning
  • Printable estimate and invoice that hide your costs
  • Job cost tracker spreadsheet (estimated vs. actual)
  • Change-order form, client/job log, and trade price lists marked as examples
  • Checklists plus three filled fictional example jobs (painting, handyman, light remodel)
  • Quick Start PDF, plus standalone Excel and Word quote templates
  • Excel and Google Sheets · no macros · no subscription

Buy the Ops Kit — $49

Paid once through Stripe. You land on a private download page after payment. Terms of sale.

Estimates only

Starter Quote Pack

$19

A contractor estimate template for Excel if you mainly need to price a job and send a clean quote — without invoicing or job costing yet.

  • Estimate calculator with hours × rate, material markup, overhead, target margin, tax, total, and deposit
  • Blank Job sheet plus a filled painting example (fictional, not market data)
  • Printable Estimate sheet that hides your costs and markups
  • Standalone one-page quote in Excel and Word
  • Excel and Google Sheets · no macros · no subscription

Buy the Starter Pack — $19

Already bought the Starter Pack and want the Kit? Email quoteforge@venturesailab.com about a $30 upgrade ($19 + $30 = the $49 Kit price).

How it works

1. Enter your company once

Open Settings and type your name, address, phone, payment terms, and percentages. Defaults are starting points, not recommendations.

2. Price the job from cost

Enter labor as hours × your rate, materials at your cost, and any other costs. The sheet adds markup, overhead, and target margin, then warns you if you are under target.

3. Send a clean estimate

Export the Estimate sheet to PDF. Your costs stay hidden. After approval, the Ops Kit invoice applies the deposit and shows the balance due.

4. See which jobs made money

Log estimated vs. actual figures on the job cost tracker. Example rates in the files are illustrations only — always use your own numbers.

What's included

File or sheetStarter Quote Pack ($19)Contractor Ops Kit ($49)
Estimate calculator (Start Here, Settings, Job, Estimate)YesYes
Example Painting job (fictional)YesYes
Standalone Excel and Word quote templatesYesYes
Invoice and change order—Yes
Job cost tracker, price list, client job log—Yes
Checklists (workbook + PDF)—Yes
Example Handyman and Remodel jobs (fictional)—Yes
Quick Start PDF—Yes

Who this is for

Solo and small residential contractors — handymen, remodelers, and painters — who still price jobs on paper or in a messy spreadsheet and want a simple system they can send as a PDF.

Who this is not for

Teams that need live scheduling, a customer app, automatic bank feeds, or a full job-management subscription. These are workbooks, not project-management software.

Frequently asked questions

Does this work in Google Sheets?

Yes. Upload the .xlsx file to Google Drive and choose File, then Save as Google Sheets. Formulas, dropdowns, and colors carry over. There are no macros to convert.

Do I need Microsoft Excel?

No, but Excel 2016 or later (or Microsoft 365) is the most straightforward way to open it. A free Microsoft trial or Google Sheets also works.

Are the example rates what I should charge?

No. Every example rate and cost is labeled as an illustration and is not market data. Enter your costs and percentages.

Will this calculate sales tax for my state?

You enter a tax rate (or 0%). The file is a calculator, not tax advice. Rules vary by state.

Can I put my logo on the estimate?

Yes. On the Estimate or Invoice sheet (or in the Word template), insert your logo next to your company name. Company details come from the Settings sheet.

What if I already bill a loaded hourly rate?

Set Labor markup and/or Target profit margin to 0% so you do not add profit twice. The Start Here sheet and Quick Start guide walk through markup vs. margin.

Will the invoice update from the estimate?

Yes, in the Ops Kit. The Invoice sheet reads the current Job. Type the invoice number and, if needed, adjust deposit received and other payments. Balance due is calculated for you.

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. It is a paperwork and pricing tool. Sales tax, licensing, insurance, deposits, and contract rules vary by state. Have a professional review anything you rely on.

Can I start with the Starter Pack and upgrade?

Yes. If you buy the Starter Pack first, email quoteforge@venturesailab.com about a $30 upgrade to the Kit ($19 + $30 = the $49 introductory Kit price).

How do I get the files after I pay?

Checkout is handled by Stripe. After a successful payment you are sent to a private download page for the product you bought. Keep a copy of the ZIP file. If you lose it, email quoteforge@venturesailab.com.

Refunds and disclaimer

14-day money-back guarantee. If the files are not right for your business, email quoteforge@venturesailab.com within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. See the terms of sale and privacy policy.

QuoteForge is a business paperwork and pricing tool. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. These products are templates you fill in with your own figures. Sales tax, licensing, insurance, deposits, and contract rules vary by state. Example rates and costs are for illustration only and are not market data. You are responsible for your prices, taxes, and documents.

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