Countertop Installer Invoice Template
A countertop installer invoice bills sq ft, lists materials, labour and services on separate lines and states the terms (50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation). This template is pre-filled for template, fabricate and install 48 sq ft of 3 cm quartz kitchen tops with an undermount sink cutout and a 4-inch backsplash: 9 lines totalling $5,824.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a countertop installer: template, fabricate and install 48 sq ft of 3 cm quartz kitchen tops with an undermount sink cutout and a 4-inch backsplash. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Harbor Countertop Fabrication Shop
427 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0127
Invoice
Bill to
Taylor Brooks
9 Willow Court
Franklin, TN 37064
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field template after cabinets are setDigital template of all runs, overhangs and appliance openings | 1 visit | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Quartz slab, 3 cm, fabricated and installedMid-range color group, priced per finished square foot | 48 sq ft | $72.00 | $3,456.00 |
| Seam joining with color-matched epoxyTwo seams at locations approved on the layout | 2 each | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Upgrade to mitered waterfall endIsland end panel with mitered joint | 1 each | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Undermount sink cutout, polished | 1 each | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Cooktop and faucet hole cutoutsOne cooktop opening, three faucet holes | 4 each | $45.00 | $180.00 |
| 4-inch backsplash, matching quartz | 18 linear ft | $28.00 | $504.00 |
| Tear-out and disposal of laminate tops | 22 linear ft | $12.00 | $264.00 |
| Plumbing disconnect and reconnect of sinkDrain and supply lines only, no new fixtures | 1 each | $175.00 | $175.00 |
- Subtotal
- $5,824.00
- Balance due
- $5,824.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Harbor Countertop Fabrication Shop. Terms: 50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Countertop Installer invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Template, fabricate and install 48 sq ft of 3 cm quartz kitchen tops with an undermount sink cutout and a 4-inch backsplash |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | sq ft |
| Usual payment terms | 50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation |
| Deposit practice | Shops usually take about half up front once the customer picks a slab, because a cut slab cannot be returned or sold to another job. |
| Sample lines | 9 lines, $5,824.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Quartz slab, 3 cm, fabricated and installed: $3,456.00 (59%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Slab name and lot no., Template date, Job site address, Edge profile, Sink model |
Sample countertop installer invoice line items
Template, fabricate and install 48 sq ft of 3 cm quartz kitchen tops with an undermount sink cutout and a 4-inch backsplash: 9 lines adding up to $5,824.00, split into materials $3,960.00 (68%), labour $1,714.00 (29%) and services $150.00 (3%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field template after cabinets are set (Digital template of all runs, overhangs and appliance openings) | 1 visit | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Quartz slab, 3 cm, fabricated and installed (Mid-range color group, priced per finished square foot) | 48 sq ft | $72.00 | $3,456.00 |
| Seam joining with color-matched epoxy (Two seams at locations approved on the layout) | 2 each | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Upgrade to mitered waterfall end (Island end panel with mitered joint) | 1 each | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Undermount sink cutout, polished | 1 each | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Cooktop and faucet hole cutouts (One cooktop opening, three faucet holes) | 4 each | $45.00 | $180.00 |
| 4-inch backsplash, matching quartz | 18 linear ft | $28.00 | $504.00 |
| Tear-out and disposal of laminate tops | 22 linear ft | $12.00 | $264.00 |
| Plumbing disconnect and reconnect of sink (Drain and supply lines only, no new fixtures) | 1 each | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Subtotal | $5,824.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $5,824.00 |
What a countertop installer invoice should include
- Your countertop fabrication shop name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Taylor Brooks in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-2449) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: 50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation
- Slab name and lot no.: for example See notes
- Template date: for example 27 November 2026
- Job site address: for example 9 Willow Court
- Edge profile: for example See notes
- Line items in sq ft or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How countertop installers bill
Prices slab material and fabrication by the square foot of finished top, then adds sink cutouts, edge profiles, backsplash and tear-out as separate counted items.
Countertop installers commonly use "50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation". Shops usually take about half up front once the customer picks a slab, because a cut slab cannot be returned or sold to another job.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Tile and Stone Setters $25.11 (employees, not contractor rates).
Countertop Installer invoicing tips
- Bill from the measured square footage on the template drawing rather than the rough estimate, and attach or reference that drawing so the customer can see why 44 estimated feet became 48.
- Name the slab, color, thickness and lot number on the invoice line, because natural stone varies from lot to lot and a later repair or matching island top depends on knowing exactly which slab was used.
- Write down whether seams were placed where the customer approved on the layout, since seam location in a long run is the complaint countertop shops hear most after installation.
- Charge sink and cooktop cutouts per opening and note who supplied the sink, so a customer-supplied sink that arrives late or does not match the template is clearly their item and not yours.
Countertop Installer billing disputes to head off
- Customers sometimes refuse the balance over natural pits, fissures or veining that are part of the stone. A note on the invoice that the slab was viewed and approved before cutting heads off most of these disputes.
- If cabinets are out of level or walls are badly out of square, shimming and scribing take extra hours; listing that work as its own line with the reason keeps it from looking like a padded fabrication charge.
Work a countertop installer can bill for
Core tasks of Tile and Stone Setters (O*NET 47-2044.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
- Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
- Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
- Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
- Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
- Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
How to make a countertop installer invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Harbor Countertop Fabrication Shop (your business) and the customer, Taylor Brooks, then slab name and lot no..
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-2449 and set the terms to 50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Field template after cabinets are set" (1 visit) to "Plumbing disconnect and reconnect of sink" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 9 lines come to $5,824.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes countertop fabrication and installation.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the countertop fabrication and installation records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a countertop installer invoice?
Add your countertop fabrication shop details, the customer, slab name and lot no., template date, job site address and edge profile, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 9 lines for template, fabricate and install 48 sq ft of 3 cm quartz kitchen tops with an undermount sink cutout and a 4-inch backsplash totalling $5,824.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do countertop installers charge?
Mostly sq ft. Prices slab material and fabrication by the square foot of finished top, then adds sink cutouts, edge profiles, backsplash and tear-out as separate counted items.
When should a countertop installer invoice be paid?
50% deposit at slab selection, balance due on installation is the usual arrangement. Shops usually take about half up front once the customer picks a slab, because a cut slab cannot be returned or sold to another job. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do countertop installers earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Tile and Stone Setters $25.11 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.