General Contractor Estimate Template

Free general contractor estimate generator

Use the general contractor estimate generator above to build a professional bid right in your browser — no signup, nothing stored. Add your business details and logo, itemize labor, materials, and subcontractor costs, request a deposit, and download a clean PDF to send for client approval. It comes preloaded with common contractor line items you can edit or remove.

How to make a general contractor estimate

1. Add your business details. Enter your business name, address, phone, and email, and add your logo. Include your general contractor license and bond number.
2. Enter the client and scope of work. Add who you're quoting and a clear description of the project and its phases.
3. Itemize the work. Break out project management, labor, materials, subcontractor work, and permit or inspection fees, each with a quantity and price.
4. Request a deposit and set validity. The generator is in estimate mode — request a deposit to schedule the project and note how long the bid is valid.
5. Download and send for approval. Tap Download PDF and send it to your client to review and approve. Nothing leaves your device.

What to include on a general contractor estimate

A general contractor estimate should include your license and bond number, a clear project scope broken into phases, an itemized breakdown of labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and permit fees, a deposit request, a payment or draw schedule, and a validity period. Spell out exclusions and what would trigger a change order so the bid holds up.

General contractor estimate generator FAQ

Is the general contractor estimate generator free? Yes — completely free, with no account, no signup, and no watermark.

Do I need to create an account? No. Everything happens in your browser, and nothing is uploaded or stored.

Can I use it on my phone? Yes — it works on phones, tablets, and computers, so you can quote right from the site walk.

Can I turn an estimate into an invoice? The web generator makes quick bids. To convert an approved estimate to an invoice in one tap and track deposits and progress payments, download the free BIG INVOICE app.

Win more jobs with BIG INVOICE

The generator is great for a quick bid. BIG INVOICE lets you build a contractor estimate from your saved line items, request a deposit, get client approval, and convert it straight to an invoice — tracking deposits and progress payments through the project. Free to download on iPhone, no credit card required.