What the template includes
- Business, client, project, estimate number, and validity date.
- Itemized labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other costs.
- Quantity, unit, unit cost, and per-line markup controls.
- Overhead recovery, discount, tax, deposit, and final total.
- Scope notes, exclusions, schedule assumptions, and payment terms.
- A client PDF that hides internal cost, markup, and profit figures.
How to use it
- Open CraftBid and enter the project and client details.
- Add every measurable cost as a separate line. Use trade templates only as a starting checklist.
- Replace example rates with current supplier and labor costs.
- Review the live margin after overhead and discount.
- Add exclusions, quote validity, payment timing, and change-order wording.
- Print or save the client quote as PDF, then export JSON for your own recovery copy.
Estimate wording checklist
| Section | Useful detail |
|---|---|
| Scope | Deliverables, quantities, finish level, location |
| Allowances | Amount, selection owner, adjustment method |
| Exclusions | Permits, concealed damage, hazardous material, owner work |
| Schedule | Start assumptions, working hours, dependencies |
| Payment | Deposit, progress points, final payment, accepted method |
| Changes | Written approval before out-of-scope work |
Frequently asked questions
Is the CraftBid contractor estimate template free?
Yes. The core builder, local autosave, JSON backup, CSV export, and print/PDF workflow are free and require no account.
Does CraftBid store customer data on a server?
No. Version one stores estimate data in the browser on your device. A JSON backup can be exported manually.
Is an estimate a binding contract?
That depends on wording, acceptance, and local law. Use qualified local advice for contract terms and do not rely on a generic template as legal advice.
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