Free Estimate Templates
Download-ready estimating templates for trade contractors. Covers materials, labor, permits, and markup. Updated for 2026 material prices.
HVAC Estimate Template
Residential HVAC estimate template covering equipment, ductwork, labor, and permits. Built for 1–10 person shops doing service calls and installs.
Electrical Estimate Template
Residential and light commercial electrical estimate template. Covers wire, panels, outlets, and labor for rewires, service upgrades, and new construction.
Plumbing Estimate Template
Residential plumbing estimate template for service calls, repipes, and new construction. Covers pipe, fixtures, labor, and permits.
What's Included in Each Template
- •Pre-built material line items for your trade
- •Labor hour calculator with crew size variable
- •Profit margin and markup formulas
- •Customer-facing proposal format ready to send
- •Works in Excel and Google Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these estimate templates really free?
Yes. All templates on this page are free to download and use. No sign-up, no email gate, no watermarks. Use them in Excel or Google Sheets.
What trades do these templates cover?
We have templates for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors. Each includes trade-specific material line items, labor calculators, and markup formulas.
Can I use these in Google Sheets?
Yes. The templates are Excel files that open directly in Google Sheets. All formulas and formatting carry over. Just upload the .xlsx file to your Google Drive.
What's included in each template?
Material line items for your trade, labor hour calculator with crew size variable, profit margin and markup formulas, and a customer-facing proposal format ready to send.
Should I use a template or buy estimating software?
If you do fewer than 5 estimates a week, a free template works fine. If you bid on 10+ jobs a month, dedicated software like Clear Estimates ($65/mo) or JobTread ($99/mo) pays for itself in time saved.