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Contractor invoice template

A free construction invoice template you fill in right here. Add labor and materials, set tax and an optional deposit, and the totals calculate as you type. When it looks right, download or print it as a PDF.

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From (your business)
Bill to (customer)
Line items
  • $850.00
  • $1,560.00
  • $1,240.00
  • $2,100.00
  • $450.00

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Oakline Builders LLC

(555) 123-4567 hello@example.com

INVOICE

Invoice #
INV-1001
Date
Sep 13, 2026
Due
Sep 27, 2026

Bill to

Jordan Rivera

123 Main St Springfield, USA

DescriptionQtyPriceAmount
Demolition and haul-away1$850.00$850.00
Framing labor (hours)24$65.00$1,560.00
Lumber, fasteners, and hardware1$1,240.00$1,240.00
Drywall hang, tape, and finish1$2,100.00$2,100.00
Dumpster rental (10-yard)1$450.00$450.00
Subtotal
$6,200.00
Total
$6,200.00
Deposit due (30%)
$1,860.00
Balance due
$4,340.00

Notes & terms

Payment due within 14 days of the invoice date. Deposit is due before work begins; the balance is due on completion. Change orders are billed separately.

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Send this as an invoice your customer can pay by card with Redbud Way — add a deposit if you want one up front. Redbud Way is free to start with a 0% platform fee — you pay only Stripe’s standard card processing, and payouts reach your bank about two days after your customer pays.

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What to include on a contractor invoice

Your business details
Company name, phone, email, and address — plus your license number where your state requires it on paperwork.
Customer and job site
Who you are billing and the address the work was done at, which can differ from the billing address.
Invoice number and dates
A unique invoice number, the invoice date, and a clear due date so there is no debate about when payment is late.
Itemized labor and materials
Break out labor, materials, equipment rental, disposal, and permits as separate lines with quantity and rate.
Deposit, tax, and balance
Show any deposit already collected or due now, sales tax where it applies, and the remaining balance.
Payment terms
When payment is due, how you accept it, and how change orders are handled.

Tips for getting contractor invoices paid faster

  • Reference the signed estimate or contract on the invoice so the customer can match the numbers to what they approved.
  • Bill change orders as their own lines instead of rolling them into a lump sum — itemized extras get disputed far less.
  • For bigger jobs, take a deposit up front to cover materials, then invoice the balance at completion or at milestones.
  • Send the invoice the day the work is finished. The longer you wait, the longer you wait to get paid.

Pricing the job first? Use the job cost estimator or the markup calculator. See also Redbud Way for contractors.

Frequently asked questions

What should a construction invoice include?
Your business name and contact details, the customer and job-site address, an invoice number, invoice and due dates, itemized labor and materials with quantities and rates, any deposit and remaining balance, sales tax where it applies, the total due, and your payment terms.
How much deposit should a contractor put on an invoice?
Many contractors take 10–50% up front, enough to cover materials and scheduling. Some states cap home-improvement deposits (for example, California limits the down payment to 10% or $1,000, whichever is less), so check your state’s rule. The free deposit calculator shows deposit, balance, and common state limits.
Is this invoice template really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and nothing to install. The generator runs entirely in your browser — the details you type are not sent to or saved on our servers. Fill it in, then download or print it as many times as you like.
How do I save the invoice as a PDF?
Click “Download / print PDF”. Your browser’s print window opens with only the invoice on the page; choose “Save as PDF” (or “Microsoft Print to PDF”) as the destination to save a file you can email or text to your customer.
Can my customer pay the invoice by card?
A PDF invoice can only ask for payment — your customer still has to mail a check or find another way to pay. With a free Redbud Way account you can send the invoice with a card pay link instead, optionally collect a deposit first, and the money is paid out to your bank about two days after the customer pays. Redbud Way charges a 0% platform fee; standard Stripe card processing fees apply.

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