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Free Contractor Estimate Template
Create and send detailed project estimates to your clients with the free, customizable Contractor Estimate Template. Simply download the template, add project details and costs, and send professional estimates in minutes.
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Downloadable Estimate Templates for Contractors
Contractor Estimate Template serves as a convenient, downloadable resource for contractors to create and send comprehensive project estimates to clients. Rather than starting from scratch, streamline your invoicing processes using this ready-made template. Download, input key details (business name, project specifics, costs, etc.), and share it with clients via email, PDF, or a direct link.
Free Estimate Templates by Category
With FreshBooks, access a range of free estimate templates by industry. The estimate template allows you to send client quotes efficiently for your business. Impress your customers using these professionally curated blank estimate templates that reflect your commitment to quality.
Contractor Estimate Template vs. FreshBooks
The free Contractor Estimate Template is ideal for contractors seeking a straightforward way to create job estimates. Though simple and customizable, it lacks the advanced features of automated estimating software like FreshBooks. FreshBooks enables duplicating past estimates, automated invoicing, payment tracking, customer details storage, reminders, revenue tracking, and more. Upgrade to FreshBooks for a faster, scalable estimating solution that enhances your business efficiency.
Downloadable estimate template
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FreshBooks
| Features | Free estimate template |  |
|---|---|---|
Flexible estimate templates |  | |
Printable formats | | |
Email estimates at no cost | | |
Track estimate status from viewed to accepted |  | |
Turn an estimate into an invoice | | |
Add discounts to estimates | | |
Create and send estimates via mobile devices | | |
Access your estimates FOREVER on the cloud | | |
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Helpful resources
FreshBooks Resource Hub has a wealth of information for contractors and contract-based businesses. Check out our guides on estimating basics, as well as in-depth guides on small business accounting, bookkeeping, and more.
How to Become a General Contractor—7 Step Guide
How to Write an Estimate in 5 Steps: A Small Business Guide
How To Pay Independent Contractors In 2025
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