Carpenter Quote Template
A carpentry quote fixes a price for clearly defined work, and getting that definition right is where most later disputes are won or lost. Whether the job is first fix joinery such as studwork, floor joists and roofing timbers, or second fix work like skirting, architrave, hanging doors and laying flooring, the customer needs to see exactly what the figure covers. This template keeps labour and materials as separate sections so both sides can see where the money goes.
Bespoke work needs a different structure from day-rate joinery. A wardrobe, staircase or kitchen is rarely priced off the shelf, so the template gives you lines for design time, workshop hours and installation days as separate items, which makes the total far easier to justify. Materials should state the timber or sheet material grade, for example redwood or whitewood, moisture-resistant MDF or birch plywood, because a line that just says supply and fit wardrobes invites arguments about quality later. List the ironmongery and hardware too: hinges, handles, locks and drawer runners add up quickly, and customers rarely price them in their head.
Be clear whether each line is supply-only or supply-and-fit, and state whether sanding, finishing and sealing is included or left for the customer or a decorator. Note how waste and offcuts will be handled and whether disposal carries a charge. Add a validity period, 30 days is standard, because timber and sheet material prices move, and finish with acceptance wording so the customer can confirm in writing before you order materials or book workshop time.
What to include in a carpenter quote
- Your business details, insurance note and any trade body membership
- Customer name, address and the site address if different
- Quote number, date and a validity period (30 days is standard)
- Itemised labour: first fix and second fix joinery, day rate or fixed price
- Bespoke work split into design time, workshop hours and installation days
- Materials with timber and sheet material grades stated (softwood, hardwood, MDF, plywood)
- Ironmongery and hardware: hinges, handles, locks, drawer runners and fixings
- Sanding, finishing and sealing, stating clearly whether included or excluded
- Waste and offcut disposal, VAT (if registered) and any deposit to book the job
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How should I price bespoke joinery on a quote?
Break it into design time, workshop hours and installation days rather than one lump sum. A wardrobe, staircase or kitchen built to measure takes time in the workshop that the customer never sees, and showing it as a line item makes the price much easier to justify and compare.
Should I quote supply-only or supply-and-fit?
Decide per line and say so clearly. Doors, flooring and stair parts are often cheaper for the customer to buy supply-only, while bespoke items normally need you to supply and fit. Mixing the two without labels is a common cause of disputes about who pays if something arrives damaged or wrong.
Why should I name the timber grade on a carpentry quote?
Because two quotes for the same job can use very different materials. Stating redwood or whitewood, moisture-resistant MDF or birch plywood, and the grade of oak or other hardwood protects you from being compared against a cheaper quote built on lower-grade stock.
Can I edit the carpenter quote template?
Yes. Download the Word version to change wording, add your logo and adjust the sections, or use the free online quote generator to build the same document in your browser and save it as a PDF.