Estimates for carpenters

Carpentry estimate software that gets the yes in writing.

Build the estimate on site from your pricebook, add options, and email it before you leave. Customers approve online by typing their name.

Sample carpentry estimate

Scope of work

Build and install floor-to-ceiling shelving on both sides of the fireplace, with base cabinets, adjustable shelves and painted finish.

ItemUnitPrice
Base cabinetslin ftYour price
Adjustable shelveseachYour price
Cabinet-grade plywoodsheetYour price
Face frame and trimlin ftYour price
Cabinet doors and hardwareeachYour price
Shop fabricationhourYour price

Sample line items. You set every price.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add line items from your pricebook

    Pick saved items or type new ones. Each line has a quantity and unit, so it works for jobs of any size.

  2. 2

    Write the scope of work

    Spell out exactly what's included, so there are no surprises when the invoice goes out.

  3. 3

    Offer options

    Group choices into options so the customer picks the one that fits their budget.

  4. 4

    Send it and get approval

    The customer opens the estimate from the email and accepts it by typing their name. No account needed.

What's included

Professional PDFs

Every estimate goes out as a clean PDF with your business details.

After-hours and holiday rates

Multipliers apply to labor lines when the work falls outside normal hours.

Expiration dates

Set how long an estimate stays valid, so a months-old estimate can't be accepted by surprise.

Estimate to job in one step

Accepted estimates become jobs, and the line items carry through to the invoice.

Get a printable carpentry estimate template

Questions about estimates

Can customers approve carpentry estimates on their phone?

Yes. They open the estimate from the email, choose any options and accept it by typing their name. They don't need an account.

Does Tradesman set my prices?

No. You set every price. Tradesman keeps them in your pricebook so you can reuse them on the next estimate.

Can I turn an approved estimate into a job?

Yes. Convert it to a job, schedule it and assign your crew. The line items carry over to the invoice when the work is done.

Try it on your next carpentry job.

Setup takes about five minutes, and you can start without a credit card.

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