Free estimate generator
Make a professional job estimate or quote in your browser and download a free PDF. Add your logo, line items, tax and deposit. No signup needed.
Your business
Estimate
EST-0001
Prepared for
Client name
Valid until
November 20, 2026
Estimate total
$0.00
| Description | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Item | 1 | $0.00 |
- Total
- $0.00
This estimate is valid for 30 days. Prices may change if the scope changes.
Free, no signup, no watermark. What you type stays in this browser.
How to make an estimate in 4 steps
- 1
Add your details
Enter your business name, contact details and logo.
- 2
Add the client and dates
Enter who the estimate is for, its number and how long the price is valid.
- 3
Price the job
List labor, materials and other costs with quantity and rate. Add tax, a discount or the deposit you'll ask for.
- 4
Download or send
Download the PDF, or save it to Invoicefy, where the client can accept it online and you turn it into an invoice in one click.
What to include on an estimate
| What to include | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The word Estimate and a number | Makes clear the price is a quote, not a bill. |
| What the job covers | A short scope so both sides agree on what's included. |
| Line items with quantity and rate | Labor, materials and fees on separate lines. |
| What isn't included | Prevents surprises and arguments later. |
| How long the price is valid | Materials and schedules change, so set an end date. |
| The deposit to start | If you need one before ordering materials or booking the date. |
| Total and how to accept | A clear total and the next step for the client. |
A filled-in example
Here's what a finished estimate looks like with realistic numbers.
Mason Ridge Builders
jordan@riverahome.example · (555) 010-2481
Estimate
EST-0018
Prepared for
Priya Shah
Valid until
November 19, 2026
Estimate total
$6,635.00
| Description | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remove and haul away old deck boards | 1 | $650.00 |
| Composite decking, per square foot installed | 220 | $3,960.00 |
| New railing, per linear foot | 40 | $1,800.00 |
| Permit and inspection fees | 1 | $225.00 |
- Total
- $6,635.00
- Deposit to start
- $1,500.00
This estimate is valid for 30 days. A $1,500 deposit secures your start date.
Questions people ask
Yes. It's free with no signup, no limit and no watermark on the PDF.
An estimate is the price you quote before the work. An invoice is the bill you send after, or during, the work to get paid.
Many trades use 15 to 30 days. Use a shorter window when material prices change often.
Yes, in a free Invoicefy account. Send it as a proposal, the client accepts it online, and you convert it to an invoice in one click.
Only in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers unless you ask us to email you the PDF.
Send it with a pay link instead.
Save your invoices to a free Invoicefy account, text your client a link, and let reminders follow up.
