Cabinet Maker Invoice Template
A cabinet maker invoice bills project, lists labour, materials and services on separate lines and states the terms (50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation). This template is pre-filled for design, build and install a 14 ft built-in bookcase and media wall in painted maple: 8 lines totalling $8,788.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a cabinet maker: design, build and install a 14 ft built-in bookcase and media wall in painted maple. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Lakeside Cabinet Shop
714 Market Street
Madison, WI 53703
billing@example.com
(312) 555-0114
Invoice
Bill to
Robin Okafor
311 Pine Road
Fairview, OR 97024
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and shop drawings | 6 hr | $75.00 | $450.00 |
| Maple plywood and hardwood lumber | 1 lot | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 |
| Shop fabrication: carcasses, face frames and shelves | 42 hr | $70.00 | $2,940.00 |
| Raised-panel doors, made in shop | 6 each | $140.00 | $840.00 |
| Hinges, drawer slides and pulls | 1 lot | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Spray finish: primer and two coats of lacquer | 14 linear ft | $95.00 | $1,330.00 |
| Delivery and on-site installation | 10 hr | $75.00 | $750.00 |
| Scribe to walls and crown to ceiling | 14 linear ft | $22.00 | $308.00 |
- Subtotal
- $8,788.00
- Balance due
- $8,788.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Lakeside Cabinet Shop. Terms: 50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Cabinet Maker invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Design, build and install a 14 ft built-in bookcase and media wall in painted maple |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | project |
| Usual payment terms | 50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation |
| Deposit practice | Custom cabinetry is built to order, so half up front before materials are bought is standard. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $8,788.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Shop fabrication: carcasses, face frames and shelves: $2,940.00 (33%) |
| Labour hours billed | 52 h, $3,998.00 |
| Trade-specific fields | Job site address, Drawing no. and revision, Wood species and finish, Installation date |
Sample cabinet maker invoice line items
Design, build and install a 14 ft built-in bookcase and media wall in painted maple: 8 lines adding up to $8,788.00, split into labour $3,998.00 (45%), materials $2,170.00 (25%) and services $1,780.00 (20%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and shop drawings | 6 hr | $75.00 | $450.00 |
| Maple plywood and hardwood lumber | 1 lot | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 |
| Shop fabrication: carcasses, face frames and shelves | 42 hr | $70.00 | $2,940.00 |
| Raised-panel doors, made in shop | 6 each | $140.00 | $840.00 |
| Hinges, drawer slides and pulls | 1 lot | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Spray finish: primer and two coats of lacquer | 14 linear ft | $95.00 | $1,330.00 |
| Delivery and on-site installation | 10 hr | $75.00 | $750.00 |
| Scribe to walls and crown to ceiling | 14 linear ft | $22.00 | $308.00 |
| Subtotal | $8,788.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $8,788.00 |
What a cabinet maker invoice should include
- Your cabinet shop name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Robin Okafor in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-5608) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: 50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation
- Job site address: for example 311 Pine Road
- Drawing no. and revision: for example See notes
- Wood species and finish: for example See notes
- Installation date: for example 22 November 2026
- Line items in project or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How cabinet makers bill
Builds to a fixed price per project or per linear foot of cabinetry, with design, materials, finishing and installation itemized and paid in stages.
Cabinet makers commonly use "50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation". Custom cabinetry is built to order, so half up front before materials are bought is standard.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $22.12 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $70.00 per hour for "Shop fabrication: carcasses, face frames and shelves" is 3.2 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Cabinet Maker invoicing tips
- Reference the approved drawing revision on the invoice, so any change asked for after approval can be traced and billed as an extra instead of argued over.
- Bill design time on its own line even if you credit it against the build, because a customer who takes your drawings to another shop should still pay for that work.
- Record wood species, sheen and paint color; matching a replacement door or an added cabinet later is impossible without them.
- Hardware upgrades such as soft-close slides or specialty pulls vanish into a lump-sum price, so list each type with its quantity.
Cabinet Maker billing disputes to head off
- Customers who see hairline cracks at painted joints in the first winter often call it a defect. A note that solid wood moves with humidity sets the expectation before it happens.
- Out-of-square walls and floors make built-ins slower to fit; billing scribing as its own line shows the extra work it took.
Work a cabinet maker can bill for
Core tasks of Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (O*NET 51-7011.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
- Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
- Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
- Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
- Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
How to make a cabinet maker invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Lakeside Cabinet Shop (your business) and the customer, Robin Okafor, then job site address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-5608 and set the terms to 50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Design and shop drawings" (6 hr) to "Scribe to walls and crown to ceiling" (14 linear ft).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $8,788.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes custom cabinetry.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the custom cabinetry records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a cabinet maker invoice?
Add your cabinet shop details, the customer, job site address, drawing no. and revision, wood species and finish and installation date, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for design, build and install a 14 ft built-in bookcase and media wall in painted maple totalling $8,788.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do cabinet makers charge?
Mostly project. Builds to a fixed price per project or per linear foot of cabinetry, with design, materials, finishing and installation itemized and paid in stages.
When should a cabinet maker invoice be paid?
50% deposit, 40% when finishing starts, 10% on installation is the usual arrangement. Custom cabinetry is built to order, so half up front before materials are bought is standard. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do cabinet makers earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $22.12 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.