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Free carpentry estimate and quote template

Price framing, trim, decks, stairs and built-ins with labor hours and lumber in separate tables, a deposit for materials and a signature line. Fill it in online and send it the same day.

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Uses the Trade Pro design. The builder starts with typical carpentry lines you can edit.

Grain & Square Carpentry318 Mill St, Asheville, NC 28801 · (828) 555-0164License #: NC GC 88213
EstimateNo. EST-001
CustomerBen Walsh62 Kimberly Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
Job site62 Kimberly Ave, Asheville, NC 28804Job ref: CP-207
DatesIssued: Oct 5, 2026Valid until: Nov 4, 2026
Labor
TaskHoursRateAmount
Build oak built-in bookcase, 8 ft wide2270.001,540.00
Install crown moulding, living room670.00420.00
Replace baseboard and door casing870.00560.00
Materials
ItemQtyUnitAmount
Red oak plywood and hardwood1 lot640.00640.00
Crown moulding, 5-1/4 in64 ft4.50288.00
Baseboard and casing, primed140 ft2.20308.00
Fasteners, glue, filler and caulk1 lot45.0045.00
Notes & termsBookcase finished in clear satin; paint-grade trim primed, ready for the painter. Price holds 30 days.This estimate is valid until the date shown. It is based on the work described above; the final price may change if the scope changes or hidden conditions are found.
Labor$2,520.00
Materials$1,281.00
Tax (7%)$266.07
Estimate total$4,067.07
Deposit required$1,000.00
Balance on completion$3,067.07
Customer signature: ____________________

Example with sample details. Yours will show your business and customer.

What should a carpentry estimate include?

A carpentry estimate is a written price for woodwork such as framing, trim, decks, stairs, cabinets or built-ins, listing the labor hours, lumber and materials, and any deposit before work starts. A carpentry estimate should include your business name, contact details and license number; the customer and the job address; each piece of work with hours and rate, or a price per foot; lumber, sheet goods and trim with species, size and quantity; finish, hardware and who handles paint or stain; and deposit, how long the price is valid and a signature line. Baseboard, casing and crown are easy to compare per foot. Track your real install speed to set the rate. Send it before the job starts, keep a copy, and convert it into an invoice once the customer approves and the work is done.

Also called: carpentry quote, carpenter estimate, woodwork estimate, finish carpentry estimate. It is the same document, and this template works for all of them.

Last updated · By Yasir Arfat

Markup calculator

Enter your cost and markup to get the selling price, your profit and the margin it works out to.

Selling price
$500.00
Profit
$100.00
Gross margin
20.0%

Markup is profit as a share of cost. Margin is profit as a share of the price, so it is always the smaller number.

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How to write a carpentry estimate

  1. 1

    Measure and list each piece of work

    Write each job on its own line (bookcase, crown, baseboard, deck boards) so the customer can approve or drop items.

  2. 2

    Estimate hours per task

    Price labor by the hour for custom work, or by the linear foot for trim and the square foot for decks and flooring.

  3. 3

    Price lumber and materials separately

    List wood species, sizes and quantities with your cost plus markup. Lumber prices move, so say how long the price holds.

  4. 4

    Ask for a materials deposit

    Hardwood and custom orders cost real money upfront. A deposit covers them before you buy.

  5. 5

    Say what is and isn't included

    Note finish level, who paints or stains, and whether removal and disposal of old trim are included.

Sample carpentry estimate: example, line by line

Here is the sample from the preview above, written out so you can see how each line adds up. Swap in your own scope, quantities and prices.

Sample carpentry estimate line items and totals
ItemQty × rateAmount
Build oak built-in bookcase, 8 ft wide22 hrs × $70.00$1,540.00
Install crown moulding, living room6 hrs × $70.00$420.00
Replace baseboard and door casing8 hrs × $70.00$560.00
Red oak plywood and hardwood1 lot × $640.00$640.00
Crown moulding, 5-1/4 in64 ft × $4.50$288.00
Baseboard and casing, primed140 ft × $2.20$308.00
Fasteners, glue, filler and caulk1 lot × $45.00$45.00
Labor$2,520.00
Materials$1,281.00
Tax (7%)$266.07
Estimate total$4,067.07

Sample business and customer, not real people. Open this example in the builder and change anything.

Printable carpentry estimate: PDF, Word or Excel

  • PDF: best for emailing or printing. It looks the same on every phone and computer, and the customer cannot change it.
  • Word (.docx): edit the wording later in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, or keep it as your own reusable carpentry estimate form.
  • Excel (.xlsx): line amounts, tax and the total are live formulas, so changing a quantity updates the estimate for you.

Fill it in online once and download any of the three. Prefer a blank file? estimate template for Excel, estimate template for Word, estimate template for Google Docs or estimate template for Google Sheets.

Job approved and ready for your crew? Turn it into a work order with the tasks, who is assigned and the priority.

Carpentry estimate checklist

  • Your business name, contact details and license number
  • The customer and the job address
  • Each piece of work with hours and rate, or a price per foot
  • Lumber, sheet goods and trim with species, size and quantity
  • Finish, hardware and who handles paint or stain
  • Deposit, how long the price is valid and a signature line

Pricing tips for carpenters

Work out your prices with the markup calculator, labor cost calculator and hourly rate calculator.

Price trim by the linear foot

Baseboard, casing and crown are easy to compare per foot. Track your real install speed to set the rate.

Charge custom work by the hour

Built-ins and furniture vary too much for flat rates. Estimate hours per stage: design, cut, assemble, install, finish.

Mark up materials

Picking, hauling and storing lumber takes time. A markup on materials covers it and the waste from defects.

Questions carpenters ask

How do carpenters charge for their work?

Most carpenters charge by the hour for custom and repair work, by the linear foot for trim and moulding, and by the square foot for decks and flooring. Materials are added at cost plus a markup.

What is the difference between a carpentry estimate and a quote?

An estimate is your best price and can change if the job changes, for example if you find rot behind old trim. A quote is a fixed price for a clearly defined job. Use an estimate when there may be surprises.

Should I include lumber in the estimate?

Yes. List lumber and materials in their own table with quantities, so the customer sees what goes into the job. If prices are volatile, keep the estimate valid for a shorter time.

How much deposit should a carpenter ask for?

Enough to cover the materials you have to buy before you start, often 25% to 50% on custom work. Check any limits on deposits where you work.

Is this template really free?

Yes. Fill it in online and download PDF, Word or Excel as often as you like. There is no sign-up, no watermark and nothing to install. Your details stay in your own browser.

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