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How to write a quote for carpentry & joinery jobs
A good quote wins the job before you've picked up a tool. Here's what to put on one, with real examples from carpenters, and the quick way to make your own.
What every quote should include
- Your business details. Name, phone, email and your logo, so it's obvious who it's from.
- A quote number and date. So you and your customer can refer back to it.
- A clear scope of work. Exactly what you'll do, in plain English. It's what stops arguments later.
- Labour and parts. Splitting them out shows where the money goes and builds trust.
- VAT, if you're registered. Show the subtotal, VAT at 20% and the total, plus your VAT number.
- How long the price stands. "Valid for 30 days" protects you if material prices go up.
- Payment terms. When you expect to be paid, e.g. within 14 days of completion.
Example carpentry & joinery quotes
On the left, the notes typed into Deroci. On the right, what the customer received.
Hang doors
YOU TYPE
hung 4 internal doors, new hinges and handles, 1 day, parts 90, charge 340
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Hang 4 internal doors
- New hinges and handles
Labour
1 day
Parts & materials
Fitted shelves
YOU TYPE
built alcove shelves both sides of chimney breast, painted, 2 days, materials 160, charge 620
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Build alcove shelves both sides of chimney breast
- Paint
Labour
2 days
Parts & materials
Skirting
YOU TYPE
replaced skirting in hallway and lounge, 5 hours, charge 260
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Replace skirting in hallway and lounge
Labour
5 hours
Make yours in 20 seconds
Type the job like a text. Deroci lays it out with your logo and details, and your customer can accept it from their phone.
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