Free Carpentry Invoice Template
Bill finish and rough carpentry jobs with labor hours, lumber by the board foot or linear foot, hardware, and deposits on separate lines. Download it free in Word, Excel or PDF, or fill it in online.
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What to Put on a Carpentry Invoice
A carpentry invoice should let the client see what was built, how long it took and what the wood and hardware cost. Include these items:
Carpentry Invoice Checklist:
- Business details: your business name, contact information and license number if your state or city requires one
- Job address and scope: where the work was done and what it covered, for example "replace 3 interior door casings"
- Labor: hours and hourly rate, or a flat price per project
- Materials: each item with the lumber species and grade, such as red oak or construction-grade fir
- Hardware: hinges, brackets, fasteners and similar supplies
- Deposit received: the amount already paid, shown as a credit
- Balance due and payment terms: the amount still owed, the due date and accepted payment methods
How Carpenters Price Line Items
Each type of carpentry work has its own usual unit. Using the right one keeps the invoice easy to check against the quote:
Typical Units:
- Trim and baseboard: per linear foot
- Decking: per square foot
- Cabinets: per box or per run
- Framing: per square foot of wall
- Custom built-ins: per project
Rates vary by region, wood species and job difficulty, and the numbers in the sample below are examples only. Use your own prices.
Rough vs Finish Carpentry on One Invoice
If a job includes both rough carpentry (framing, subfloors, blocking) and finish carpentry (trim, doors, built-ins), put them on separate lines. The two take different skills and different amounts of time, and splitting them shows the client where the hours went. It also makes a later question about one part of the job easy to answer.
Example Carpentry Invoice
Here is what a carpentry invoice looks like using our template. Amounts are examples only:
Materials Markup and Deposits
Many carpenters list materials at cost plus a handling percentage, such as 10%, to cover ordering, pickup and waste. Show the percentage in the line description so the client sees how the price was set.
For custom millwork or special lumber orders, it is common to take a deposit before buying materials. On the final invoice, show the deposit as a credit so the balance due is clear. Check your local rules and your contract for anything that applies to deposits in your area.
Change Orders
When a client approves extra work, add it as its own dated line and reference the approval, for example "Added open shelf above pantry, approved by email May 12." A separate line keeps the original scope clear and avoids disputes about what was agreed.
How to Use
- 01Pick Word, Excel or PDF above, or choose the online builder.
- 02Add your business details, the client name and the job address.
- 03List labor, lumber and materials, and hardware on separate lines with the right units.
- 04Enter any deposit received and any approved change orders.
- 05Check the balance due and payment terms, then send or print the invoice.
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Common Questions About Carpentry Invoices
How do I invoice for a carpentry job?
Include your business details, the client and job address, an invoice number and date, a short description of the work, labor, materials with lumber species and grade, hardware, any deposit received, the balance due and your payment terms. List rough and finish carpentry on separate lines, and add approved change orders as their own lines.
Should I charge by the hour or by the job?
Both are common. Hourly billing suits repairs, small jobs and work where the scope may change. A flat price per project suits custom built-ins and clearly defined work such as a full trim install. Whichever you use, show the units on the invoice, such as hours, linear feet or square feet, so the client can follow the math.
Can I include lumber and materials on the invoice?
Yes. List them on their own lines, separate from labor, with the species and grade for lumber. If you add a handling percentage to cover ordering and pickup, put it in the line description.
Is this carpentry invoice template free?
Yes. The Word, Excel and PDF downloads are free, with no sign-up and no watermark, and the online builder needs no account.
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