Invoice & estimate app for carpenters
The invoice app for carpenters
Built-ins, decks, trim, cabinets — carpentry is priced job by job, and materials can be half the bill. Invoiceflint lets carpenters quote with itemized lumber and hardware, take a deposit before buying wood, and invoice the balance from the job site.
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Invoice
Oak & Iron Carpentry
INV-0148
Bill to: Hannah Brooks
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom built-in bookcase, living room – labor (days)3 × $480.00 | 3 | $480.00 | $1,440.00 |
| 3/4" paint-grade plywood (sheets)6 × $72.00 | 6 | $72.00 | $432.00 |
| Poplar face frame and trim (board ft)40 × $6.50 | 40 | $6.50 | $260.00 |
| Shelf pins, hinges, and fasteners1 × $38.00 | 1 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Materials pickup and delivery1 × $60.00 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Less deposit received (INV-0139)1 × -$700.00 | 1 | -$700.00 | -$700.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,530.00
- Sales tax on materials (6%)
- $43.80
- Total due
- $1,573.80
Example carpentry invoice made with Invoiceflint · Use it as a free template
What to include on a carpentry invoice
A complete invoice gets approved and paid faster. Invoiceflint fills in the numbering, dates, and totals for you — here’s what else belongs on it.
- 1Your business details and contractor license number where it's required.
- 2The job address and a description of what you built, installed, or repaired.
- 3Labor by the hour, the day, or a fixed price for the job.
- 4Lumber and sheet goods by quantity — board feet, linear feet, or sheets.
- 5Hardware, fasteners, and finishes.
- 6What's not included, such as painting or hauling away old cabinets.
- 7The deposit received and the balance due.
How Invoiceflint helps carpenters
Built for invoicing on the job, not at a desk.
Quotes clients accept online
Send an itemized quote for the deck or built-in; the client accepts it in their browser and it converts to the invoice when you're done.
Photos of the finished work
Attach photos of the completed job to the invoice, and add your signature on screen.
Saved rates and materials
Save your day rate and common materials with prices, and build each quote from them.
See which jobs are paid
Every invoice shows Draft, Sent, Viewed, or Paid, and overdue ones stand out — so you know who owes you before you buy materials for the next job.
Billing tips for carpenters
Quote materials separately from labor
Lumber prices move. With materials on their own lines, you can say how long the price holds and update just those lines if the quote expires — without reopening your labor price.
Take a deposit on custom work
A built-in cut to fit one wall can't be sold to anyone else. Invoice a deposit that covers materials before you buy them.
Say what's not included
Painting, staining, drywall patching, and removing the old unit are the usual surprises. One line in the notes saying what's excluded heads off the argument.
Invoicing questions from carpenters
What should a carpentry invoice include?
A carpentry invoice should include your business details and license number where required, the job address, a description of the work, labor (hourly, daily, or fixed), itemized lumber, hardware, and finishes, anything not included, the deposit received, tax where it applies, the balance due, and a due date.
Should carpenters charge by the hour or by the job?
Fixed prices suit well-defined jobs such as hanging doors or building a deck from plans. Hourly or day rates suit repairs and jobs where the scope may change. Many carpenters quote a fixed price and state an hourly rate for changes the client asks for.
How should I bill for lumber?
List lumber and sheet goods by quantity — board feet, linear feet, or sheets — at your price. Many carpenters add a markup to cover the time spent sourcing, picking up, and handling materials.
Can I send a carpentry quote from my phone?
Yes. Invoiceflint lets you write the quote on site, send it as a link by text, WhatsApp, or email, and turn it into an invoice with one tap once the client accepts.
Related guides
How to Invoice for Labor and Materials (Plus Markup)
How trades and contractors should list labor and materials on an invoice, how to calculate materials markup, and how to handle tax.
Read guide →How to Ask for a Deposit (and Invoice It Properly)
When to ask clients for a deposit, how much to charge, what to say, and exactly how to show the deposit as a credit on the final invoice.
Read guide →How to Write an Estimate for a Job (That Clients Approve)
What to include in a job estimate, how to price the work, and how to send it so clients say yes. Includes a worked example estimate you can copy.
Read guide →
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