FREE QUOTE TEMPLATE
How to write a quote for locksmith 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 locksmiths, 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 locksmith quotes
On the left, the notes typed into Deroci. On the right, what the customer received.
Lockout
YOU TYPE
non destructive entry front door, 1 hour, charge 90
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Non destructive entry front door
Labour
1 hour
New locks
YOU TYPE
replaced euro cylinders front and back with anti snap, parts 60, charge 140
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Replace euro cylinders front and back with anti snap
Labour
Parts & materials
uPVC door
YOU TYPE
replaced faulty upvc door mechanism, 2 hours, parts 75, charge 170
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Replace faulty uPVC door mechanism
Labour
2 hours
Parts & materials
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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