Home Improvement Estimate

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[Contractor Business Name]

License no. [000000] · [Phone] · [email@example.com]
[Street Address], [City, State ZIP]

ESTIMATE

No. [E-0001] · [Month DD, YYYY]
Valid for [30] days


HOMEOWNER

[Name]

JOB SITE

[Street Address], [City, State ZIP]

PHONE / EMAIL

[Phone] · [email]

PROJECT

[e.g., Hall bathroom remodel]

AREA

[Room, size in sq ft]

ESTIMATED START

[Month DD, YYYY]

SCOPE OF WORK

  1. [Remove existing fixtures, tile, and drywall in the work area; protect adjacent floors.]
  2. [Repair or add framing as needed; install cement board and moisture barrier.]
  3. [Relocate or replace supply and drain lines to fit the new layout (licensed plumber).]
  4. [Install tile, fixtures, and vanity selected by the homeowner.]
  5. [Patch, prime, and paint; install trim; final cleanup and walkthrough.]

LABOR

TRADE OR TASK

HOURS

RATE

AMOUNT

[Demolition and haul-away]

16

$55.00

$880.00

[Framing and carpentry]

40

$65.00

$2,600.00

[Tile installation]

32

$70.00

$2,240.00

[Painting and finish]

20

$50.00

$1,000.00

[Plumbing, licensed subcontractor]

Fixed

–

$1,800.00

[Electrical, licensed subcontractor]

Fixed

–

$950.00

Labor subtotal

$9,470.00


MATERIALS

MATERIAL

QTY

AMOUNT

[Framing lumber and fasteners]

[Lot]

$650.00

[Drywall, cement board, and compound]

[Lot]

$420.00

[Tile setting materials and grout]

[Lot]

$380.00

[Paint and primer]

[4 gal]

$210.00

[Dumpster rental]

[1 week]

$450.00

Materials subtotal

$2,110.00

ALLOWANCES

CLIENT SELECTION

ALLOWANCE

[Floor and wall tile]

$1,500.00

[Plumbing fixtures]

$1,200.00

[Vanity and top]

$900.00

Allowances subtotal

$3,600.00

If selections cost more or less than the allowance, the difference is added or credited by change order.

EXCLUSIONS

  • [Repairs to hidden damage, rot, or mold found after demolition]
  • [Asbestos or lead testing and abatement]
  • [Work outside the listed area]
  • [Appliances and accessories not listed]

SCHEDULE

PHASE

DURATION

INSPECTION

[Demolition]

[2 days]

–

[Rough plumbing and electrical]

[3 days]

[Rough-in]

[Walls, tile, and fixtures]

[7 days]

–

[Paint, trim, and cleanup]

[3 days]

[Final]

Working days, weather and material delivery permitting.

SUMMARY

Labor

$9,470.00

Materials

$2,110.00

Allowances

$3,600.00

Permit fee

$350.00

Estimate total

$15,530.00

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

PAYMENT

AMOUNT

Deposit on signing (30%)

$4,659.00

After rough-in inspection (40%)

$6,212.00

On completion and walkthrough (30%)

$4,659.00

Total

$15,530.00

TERMS

  • This estimate covers the scope described above. Changes are made only by signed change order, priced before the work is done.
  • [Contractor] obtains the permits listed and schedules inspections. The homeowner provides access to the work area on working days.
  • Workmanship is warranted for [1 year] from completion. Manufacturer warranties apply to fixtures and materials.
  • Materials left over after completion [remain with the homeowner / are removed].
  • Payments are due within [5] days of each milestone above.

ACCEPTANCE

By signing, the homeowner accepts this estimate and authorizes work to begin on the estimated start date.


Homeowner signature


Printed name


Date


Contractor signature


Printed name


Date

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