Clients compare bids, and the clearest one usually wins. Whether you need a contractor estimate template for a full remodel or a quick work estimate template for a service call, a professional layout helps you break down labor, materials, and costs with zero confusion.
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Include your business information, including the name, address, contact information
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Similarly, you’ll want to include the name, address, and contact information of your client.
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Each invoice must include a unique identification number, the date it was issued, and the due date.
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You should include a list of all products or services provided, their amount, price per unit, total price per item, the total price, and any taxes your client needs to pay.
A clear estimate is more than a price breakdown: it's your first impression as a professional. Vague or incomplete numbers lead to lost deals and clients who ghost you for someone easier to understand.
Tofu's free estimate templates help contractors and small crews create detailed, professional bids that win trust from the first page. Download a free estimate template in PDF, Word, Excel, or Google Docs, or skip static files and use our online estimate generator to build, send, and track everything in one place.
Estimates
Add services, materials, or products. Tofu handles totals, taxes, and discounts automatically.
Send & track
Share by email, text, or messenger. See when the client opens it and get notified when they approve.
Convert to invoice
Client said yes? Turn the estimate into a ready-to-send invoice. No re-entering anything.
Payments
Accept payments online or on-site with Tap to Pay, no extra devices needed.
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Fabiannm84
This is very user friendly for those who know absolutely nothing. I came into the business with no knowledge at all on how to do anything and I'm literally a pro now
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When I'm on the go all the time it streamlines the invoicing process
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gameronr
Easy to use and have invoices on the move!
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ivanr8a
This a great app if your making the invoice on the road on your phone. So glad I found it!
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angie2tall
I can just download this straight to my phone works perfect for my small business.
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TiffNunez
Every trade prices jobs differently. Pick an estimate template built for yours:
See how easy estimating can be with our online estimate generator
| Traditional PDFs | Tofu Estimates | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Create | ✅ | ✅ |
| Estimating on the Go | – | ✅ |
| Client Approval Tracking | – | ✅ |
| One-Click Invoice Conversion | – | ✅ |
| Customization | – | ✅ |
| Error Rate | – | ✅ |
| Revising Estimates | – | ✅ |
| Price Book Integration | – | ✅ |
Every client, job, estimate, and payment lives in Tofu – ready to pull up in seconds, wherever you are.
Tofu lets you build a professional estimate in under a minute: pick items from your price book, adjust quantities, and send. The client gets a clean, branded document they can approve right from their phone. Once approved, one tap turns it into an invoice with a payment link already attached.
No spreadsheets, no back-and-forth PDFs, no switching between apps. Estimates, invoices, payments, and job tracking in one place, starting at $0.
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