Glazier Estimate Template
A glazier estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for replace a broken insulated glass unit in a picture window and install a frameless shower panel, totalling $2,053.00, with products the largest share (55%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a glazier: replace a broken insulated glass unit in a picture window and install a frameless shower panel. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Harbor Glass
327 Market Street
Salem, MA 01970
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0127
Estimate
Prepared for
Taylor Brooks
140 Orchard Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service call and measurement | 1 visit | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Temporary board-up of broken window | 1 each | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Insulated glass unit, low-E, 36x48 in | 1 each | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Remove broken unit and set new glass unit | 1 each | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Frameless shower panel, 3/8 in tempered, 34x72 in | 1 each | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| Shower panel installation with clamps and seal | 1 each | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Stainless clamps and wall channel | 1 lot | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Protective glass coating, shower panel | 17 sq ft | $4.00 | $68.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,053.00
- Estimate total
- $2,053.00
Notes
A glass estimate should give exact dimensions, glass type and thickness, safety glazing requirements, hardware, lead time and who took the measurements.
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Glazier estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Replace a broken insulated glass unit in a picture window and install a frameless shower panel |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $2,053.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit on acceptance (50%) | $1,026.50 |
| Products (2 lines) | $1,120.00, 55% |
| Labour (2 lines) | $510.00, 25% |
| Services (2 lines) | $188.00, 9% |
| Priced in | each |
Estimate breakdown for replace a broken insulated glass unit in a picture window and install a frameless shower panel
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service call and measurement | Fees | 1 visit | $95.00 |
| Temporary board-up of broken window | Services | 1 each | $120.00 |
| Insulated glass unit, low-E, 36x48 in | Products | 1 each | $340.00 |
| Remove broken unit and set new glass unit | Labour | 1 each | $185.00 |
| Frameless shower panel, 3/8 in tempered, 34x72 in | Products | 1 each | $780.00 |
| Shower panel installation with clamps and seal | Labour | 1 each | $325.00 |
| Stainless clamps and wall channel | Materials | 1 lot | $140.00 |
| Protective glass coating, shower panel | Services | 17 sq ft | $68.00 |
| Estimated total | $2,053.00 |
What to write on a glazier estimate
A glass estimate should give exact dimensions, glass type and thickness, safety glazing requirements, hardware, lead time and who took the measurements.
Materials and products are $1,260.00 of this $2,053.00 estimate (61%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Charges per pane or per square foot by glass type and thickness, with a service-call minimum and higher prices for tempered or laminated safety glass.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $2,053.00 depends on.
- Service call and measurement: a flat $95.00.
- Temporary board-up of broken window: 1 each, $120.00.
- Insulated glass unit, low-E, 36x48 in: 1 each at $340.00 ($340.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Remove broken unit and set new glass unit: 1 each at $185.00 per each ($185.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Frameless shower panel, 3/8 in tempered, 34x72 in: 1 each at $780.00 ($780.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Shower panel installation with clamps and seal: 1 each at $325.00 per each ($325.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Stainless clamps and wall channel: 1 lot at $140.00 ($140.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Protective glass coating, shower panel: 17 sq ft, $68.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in each keeps it comparable with the $2,053.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $126.00 to this job, which is why many glaziers limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from glass installation and repair billing
- State that glass in doors, showers and near floors is tempered or laminated and note the safety marking, because codes require it and inspectors look for that etched stamp.
- Keep the emergency board-up separate from the permanent repair, since insurers often pay board-up under a different part of the claim and want it itemized.
- Tempered glass cannot be cut once made, so record that the customer approved the measurements and that remakes caused by changed sizes are billable.
- Record the glass unit's coating and spacer details, because foggy units are replaced under warranty only when the original unit can be matched.
Turning the glazier estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Taylor Brooks to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-7720.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 8 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter the $1,026.50 deposit as amount paid so the balance shows $1,026.50.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a glazier estimate?
Describe the job (Replace a broken insulated glass unit in a picture window and install a frameless shower panel), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($2,053.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a glazier estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $2,053.00 you estimated.
How long should a glazier estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 61% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.