Free invoice template
Free Carpenter Invoice Template
The line items carpentry actually needs, in the order a client expects to read them. Copy it into your own paperwork, or send the same thing from your phone in about a minute.
Click any placeholder to type. No account, email, or watermark.
From
Your business name
Address · Phone · Email
Invoice
carpenter services
Invoice # ______ · Issued ______ · Due ______
Bill to
Customer name and billing address
Job
Project name, address, or reference
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor by day | — | — | — |
| Lumber and sheet goods | — | — | — |
| Hardware and fasteners | — | — | — |
| Shop fabrication | — | — | — |
| Haul-away | — | — | — |
| Subtotal | — | ||
| Tax | — | ||
| Deposit or payments received | — | ||
| Total due | — | ||
Payment terms and notes
Due date, accepted payment methods, and any job-specific notes
What to put on a carpenter invoice
- Labor, usually by the day for anything beyond a small repair
- Lumber and sheet goods, priced with a waste allowance
- Hardware, fasteners, and finishes
- Shop time for anything built rather than installed
Notes worth adding to a carpenter invoice
- Materials and species or grade used
- Finish applied and care instructions
- Permit number for decks and structural work
- Approved change orders with their dates
Licensing and permits for carpenters
Carpenters usually fall under general or residential contractor licensing once a job passes the state's size limit, and decks, stairs, and structural work generally need a permit. Check your state contractor board and local building department.
General information, not legal advice. Rules vary by state and city.
Guides for carpenters
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