Free Estimate Generator for Service Businesses

Fill in your business, the customer and the work. Mark extras as optional so the customer sees the base price and the add-ons separately, set how long the estimate is valid and list what is not included. Save it as a PDF from the print dialog. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to We.Inc or anyone else, and it is gone when you close the tab.

How it works

  1. Enter your business details and the customer's name and address. An estimate number and today's date are filled in for you; change them if you like.
  2. Add a line for each piece of work: a description, a quantity, a unit (hours, square feet, each) and a unit price. Tick Optional for extras the customer can choose.
  3. Enter your own tax rate. The tool does not guess tax for you, because rates depend on where you work and what you sell.
  4. Set how many days the estimate is valid and write what is excluded, such as permits, disposal or hidden damage.
  5. Check the preview, then press Save as PDF and choose Save as PDF in your browser's print dialog. You can also copy a plain-text scope summary for an email.
  6. Your service list can be carried into a website brief, so the services you price are the services your website lists.

What a good service estimate contains

A customer should be able to read an estimate and know what will be done, what it will cost, what could change the price and how long the price stands. That means a line for each piece of work, a clear total, any tax, optional extras shown separately, exclusions and an expiry date.

The most common source of disputes is scope: the customer thought something was included and it was not. The exclusions box exists for that reason. Anything you would charge extra for if you found it on the job belongs there.

From estimate to website

The services you price every week are the services your website should explain. The website brief at the bottom of the tool turns your line items into a service list you can use to build a site, so visitors see the same names and scope before they ever ask for an estimate.

Tips

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an estimate and a quote?

An estimate is an informed guess at what the work will cost, and the final bill can change if the job turns out different. A quote is usually a fixed price for a defined scope that the customer can accept. The rules differ between countries and trades, so check what applies to you. This tool labels every document as an estimate.

Is this estimate generator free?

Yes. There is no signup, no watermark and no limit. It runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

How do I get a PDF?

Press Save as PDF. Your browser's print dialog opens with only the estimate on the page; choose Save as PDF (or Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows) as the printer.

Does it calculate tax for me?

No. You enter the tax rate yourself, or leave it at zero. Tax depends on your location and what you sell, and a tool that guessed it would be wrong for many people.

Are optional items included in the total?

No. The total covers the required lines only. Optional items are listed with their own prices and a separate figure shows the total if the customer takes all of them.

Is my estimate saved?

Your last draft is kept in this browser only, so you can come back to it. Nothing is stored on our servers. Clear it with the Start over button.

Related: Invoice Generator, Website Cost Calculator, Website Checker, Business website templates, Website builder.

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