Tile Installer Estimate Template
A tile installer estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for tile a walk-in shower with a recessed niche and the bathroom floor in porcelain, totalling $5,119.50, with labour the largest share (66%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a tile installer: tile a walk-in shower with a recessed niche and the bathroom floor in porcelain. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Northgate Tile Installation
880 Market Street
Franklin, TN 37064
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0180
Estimate
Prepared for
Jordan Avery
8 Chestnut Lane
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolish tub surround and haul debris | 1 each | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Shower waterproofing membraneSeams, corners and niche sealed; 24-hour flood test | 110 sq ft | $4.50 | $495.00 |
| Set shower wall tile, 12x24 porcelain | 96 sq ft | $14.00 | $1,344.00 |
| Set 2x2 mosaic on shower floor | 14 sq ft | $22.00 | $308.00 |
| Set bathroom floor tile, 12x12 porcelain | 55 sq ft | $9.50 | $522.50 |
| Recessed shower niche, 12x24 | 1 each | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Porcelain wall and floor tileIncludes 15% cutting waste | 190 sq ft | $5.50 | $1,045.00 |
| Thinset, grout, edge trim and membrane | 1 lot | $680.00 | $680.00 |
- Subtotal
- $5,119.50
- Estimate total
- $5,119.50
Notes
A tile estimate should separate demolition, waterproofing, setting rates by tile size and pattern, trim pieces and who supplies the tile.
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Tile Installer estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Tile a walk-in shower with a recessed niche and the bathroom floor in porcelain |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $5,119.50 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit on acceptance (30%) | $1,535.85 |
| Labour (6 lines) | $3,394.50, 66% |
| Materials (2 lines) | $1,725.00, 34% |
| Priced in | sq ft |
Estimate breakdown for tile a walk-in shower with a recessed niche and the bathroom floor in porcelain
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolish tub surround and haul debris | Labour | 1 each | $450.00 |
| Shower waterproofing membrane | Labour | 110 sq ft | $495.00 |
| Set shower wall tile, 12x24 porcelain | Labour | 96 sq ft | $1,344.00 |
| Set 2x2 mosaic on shower floor | Labour | 14 sq ft | $308.00 |
| Set bathroom floor tile, 12x12 porcelain | Labour | 55 sq ft | $522.50 |
| Recessed shower niche, 12x24 | Labour | 1 each | $275.00 |
| Porcelain wall and floor tile | Materials | 190 sq ft | $1,045.00 |
| Thinset, grout, edge trim and membrane | Materials | 1 lot | $680.00 |
| Estimated total | $5,119.50 |
What to write on a tile installer estimate
A tile estimate should separate demolition, waterproofing, setting rates by tile size and pattern, trim pieces and who supplies the tile.
Materials and products are $1,725.00 of this $5,119.50 estimate (34%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Prices tile setting per square foot, higher for small mosaics, complex patterns and shower walls, with waterproofing and prep billed apart.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $5,119.50 depends on.
- Demolish tub surround and haul debris: 1 each at $450.00 per each ($450.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Shower waterproofing membrane: 110 sq ft at $4.50 per sq ft ($495.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Set shower wall tile, 12x24 porcelain: 96 sq ft at $14.00 per sq ft ($1,344.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Set 2x2 mosaic on shower floor: 14 sq ft at $22.00 per sq ft ($308.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Set bathroom floor tile, 12x12 porcelain: 55 sq ft at $9.50 per sq ft ($522.50); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Recessed shower niche, 12x24: 1 each at $275.00 per each ($275.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Porcelain wall and floor tile: 190 sq ft at $5.50 ($1,045.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Thinset, grout, edge trim and membrane: 1 lot at $680.00 ($680.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in sq ft keeps it comparable with the $5,119.50 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $172.50 to this job, which is why many tile installers limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from tile installation billing
- Name the waterproofing system you used and the date of the flood test, because that record is what an owner, or the next buyer, needs to trust a shower that has been closed in.
- Price large-format and mosaic tile at different square-foot rates and show the split; one blended rate looks arbitrary when a customer starts counting tiles.
- When the customer supplies the tile, say so on the invoice and add that breakage or shortages of owner-supplied tile are not covered by your price.
- Record grout type (cement, urethane or epoxy) and color for each area so any future repair can match what went in.
Turning the tile installer estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Jordan Avery to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-4787.
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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 $1,535.85 deposit as amount paid so the balance shows $3,583.65.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a tile installer estimate?
Describe the job (Tile a walk-in shower with a recessed niche and the bathroom floor in porcelain), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($5,119.50 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a tile installer 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 $5,119.50 you estimated.
How long should a tile installer estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 34% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.