Free painting estimate template
Painting estimate template
Painting is priced on preparation, not paint — and customers rarely understand that. This template makes the prep visible so your number stops looking high next to the guy who is not doing any.
From
[Your business name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [License #]
Estimate #
[0001]
Date: [__/__/____]
Prepared for
[Customer name]
[Job address]
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface prep — fill, sand, caulk | 1 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Masking and floor protection | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Primer — one coat | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Finish coats — two, walls and ceilings | 1 | $1,480.00 | $1,480.00 |
| Trim, doors and frames | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Paint and sundries | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Estimated total | $3,670.00 | ||
Terms
- Two finish coats included; a third for heavy colour changes is quoted separately.
- Customer to clear rooms of furniture and breakables before the start date.
- Estimate valid 30 days.
Customer signature
Date
Copy the block above into a document, or skip the copy-paste — QuoteFlow fills it in, totals it, and gets it signed on the customer's phone.
Stop re-typing the same estimate
QuoteFlow keeps your line items, builds the PDF, and gets an e-signature before you leave the driveway. First 10 quotes free, then $29/month for unlimited.
Start using QuoteFlowItemise the prep or lose on price
A painter who quotes 'paint living room — $2,400' looks expensive beside one who quotes $1,600 and skips the filling and sanding. Break out prep, masking, primer and finish coats as separate lines. The customer can then see exactly what the cheaper quote is leaving out, which is the only argument that reliably wins a painting job on quality.
Say how many coats, in writing
Coverage disputes are the most common painting complaint, and they are almost always a coats misunderstanding. State the number of finish coats on the estimate, and note that dramatic colour changes may need a third at additional cost. Deciding this before you start costs one sentence; deciding it afterwards costs a day of free labor.
Put the customer's jobs on the estimate too
Clearing furniture, taking pictures off walls, keeping pets out of the room. Write them down as customer responsibilities. If the room is not ready when you arrive, you have a written basis for a return-visit charge rather than an awkward conversation on the doorstep.
More free templates: browse all trades