Free painting estimate generator
Use the painting estimate generator above to build a professional quote right in your browser — no signup, nothing stored. Add your business details and logo, itemize prep, materials, and labor, request a deposit, and download a clean PDF to send for client approval. It comes preloaded with common painting line items you can edit or remove.
How to make a painting estimate
- Add your business details. Enter your business name, address, phone, and email, and add your logo.
- Enter the client and scope of work. Add who you're quoting and the areas to be painted — rooms, exterior surfaces, trim — and the number of coats.
- Itemize the work. Break out prep and masking, primer, paint labor (per room or per hour), and materials (paint brand and gallons) — each with a quantity and price.
- Request a deposit and set validity. The generator is in estimate mode — request a deposit to hold the job and note how long the quote is valid (for example, 30 days).
- 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 painting estimate
A painting estimate should describe each area to be painted, the prep work included (patching, sanding, priming), the number of coats, materials (paint brand and gallons), and labor, plus a deposit request and a validity period. Spell out what's included so the client knows what's covered, and note what would trigger a change order, like extensive repairs found during prep.
Painting estimate generator FAQ
Is the painting 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 walkthrough.
Can I turn an estimate into an invoice? The web generator makes quick quotes. To convert an approved estimate to an invoice in one tap and track deposits, download the free BIG INVOICE app.
Win more jobs with BIG INVOICE
The generator is great for a quick quote. BIG INVOICE lets you build a painting estimate during the walkthrough from your saved line items, request a deposit, get client approval, and convert it straight to an invoice when the job's done. Free to download on iPhone, no credit card required.