Contractor Estimate Template: Editable Word + Excel Job Estimate with Automatic Totals

Send clean, professional estimates without building one from scratch. This template comes in two formats. The Word (.docx) version is a polished document layout. The Excel (.xlsx) version does the math for you.

In the spreadsheet, enter each line item with its category, quantity, unit and price. Line amounts, subtotal, discount, tax, total and deposit due all calculate automatically. A category summary shows your Labor, Materials, Equipment, Subcontract and Permit costs at a glance. A filled-in example tab shows how it all works.

Both versions include sections for client and project details, scope of work, exclusions, terms and client acceptance signatures. Replace the [bracketed] placeholders with your own details, add your logo, and export to PDF to send.

What you get:

- Contractor-Estimate-Template.docx (Word)

- Contractor-Estimate-Template.xlsx (Excel) with formulas, a filled-in example tab and a how-to tab

- 1-page PDF quick-start guide

Bullet points:

- Two formats: Word document and Excel spreadsheet

- Automatic line totals, subtotal, discount, tax, total and deposit in Excel

- "Valid until" date calculates from the estimate date

- Cost summary by category (Labor, Materials, Equipment, Subcontract, Permits, Other)

- Drop-down menus for category and taxable (Y/N)

- Scope of work, exclusions, terms and client signature sections

- US Letter, printer-friendly, and the spreadsheet prints on one page

- Works with Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets, LibreOffice and Apple Pages/Numbers

- Instant digital download

Please note: This is a formatting and calculation tool. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Tax rates and rules vary, so you enter your own rate and review the terms for your business. Some formatting may look slightly different outside Microsoft Office. Licensed for use in your own business. Please do not resell or redistribute.