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Free Estimate Templates

Download-ready estimating templates for trade contractors. Covers materials, labor, permits, and markup. Updated for 2026 material prices.

HVAC Estimate Template

Use this HVAC estimate template to price residential installs and service calls. It covers equipment, materials, labor hours, and permits — with a 20% profit margin built in. Copy it into Excel or Google Sheets and swap in your actual supplier costs.

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.

Roofing Estimate Template

Use this roofing estimate template to price residential roof replacements and repairs. It covers shingles, underlayment, flashing, labor, and dump fees — with a 20% profit margin built in. Copy it into Excel or Google Sheets and swap in your actual supplier costs.

Landscaping Estimate Template

Use this landscaping estimate template to price residential landscape projects. It covers plants, hardscape materials, irrigation, labor, and equipment — with a 25% profit margin built in. Copy it into Excel or Google Sheets and swap in your actual supplier costs.

General Contractor Estimate Template

Use this general contractor estimate template to price residential renovation and remodeling jobs. It covers framing, drywall, flooring, plumbing fixtures, electrical, paint, and permits — with a 20% profit margin built in. Copy it into Excel or Google Sheets and swap in your actual subcontractor and supplier costs.

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, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, and general 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.