Free Construction Estimate Template
Professional construction estimate template with line items, labor, materials, overhead, and profit. Works in Excel and Google Sheets.
What's Included
- ✓Pre-built line items for common construction tasks
- ✓Separate sections for materials, labor, and equipment
- ✓Automatic subtotals, tax, overhead, and profit calculations
- ✓Professional formatting ready to send to clients
- ✓Works in Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice
FAQ
What should a construction estimate include?
A construction estimate should include: project scope description, itemized materials with quantities and unit costs, labor hours and rates, equipment costs, overhead percentage (typically 10-20%), profit margin (typically 8-15%), taxes, payment terms, and timeline. Include contingency (5-10%) for unforeseen costs.
How do I use this construction estimate template?
Download the template, fill in your company information, list each line item with quantity and unit cost, adjust the overhead and profit percentages to match your targets, and the totals calculate automatically. Save as PDF to send to clients.
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