Remodeling Contractor Invoice Template
A remodeling contractor invoice bills project, lists services, materials and labour on separate lines and states the terms (Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt). This template is pre-filled for finish an unfinished basement into a family room with a half bath: 9 lines totalling $29,790.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a remodeling contractor: finish an unfinished basement into a family room with a half bath. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Cedar Hill Remodeling
745 Market Street
Fairview, OR 97024
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0145
Invoice
Bill to
Riley Chen
52 Aspen Way
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framing and blocking for walls and soffits | 1 project | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Rough plumbing for half bathEjector pit tie-in, supply and vent lines | 1 project | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 |
| Electrical rough-in and fixtures | 1 project | $3,900.00 | $3,900.00 |
| Insulation, drywall and finishing | 1,800 sq ft | $4.20 | $7,560.00 |
| Flooring allowance, vinyl plank installed | 650 sq ft | $7.50 | $4,875.00 |
| Half-bath fixture allowance | 1 lot | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Interior doors and trim package, installed | 1 lot | $2,850.00 | $2,850.00 |
| Change order 1: egress window well cover | 1 each | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Permit and inspection fees | 1 each | $980.00 | $980.00 |
- Subtotal
- $29,790.00
- Balance due
- $29,790.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Cedar Hill Remodeling. Terms: Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Remodeling Contractor invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Finish an unfinished basement into a family room with a half bath |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | project |
| Usual payment terms | Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt |
| Deposit practice | Remodelers usually take a deposit at signing, and many states cap it for home-improvement contracts, so check your state's rules. |
| Sample lines | 9 lines, $29,790.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Insulation, drywall and finishing: $7,560.00 (25%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Contractor license no., Job site address, Permit no., Contract date, Change order no. |
Sample remodeling contractor invoice line items
Finish an unfinished basement into a family room with a half bath: 9 lines adding up to $29,790.00, split into services $15,485.00 (52%), materials $9,125.00 (31%) and labour $4,200.00 (14%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framing and blocking for walls and soffits | 1 project | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Rough plumbing for half bath (Ejector pit tie-in, supply and vent lines) | 1 project | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 |
| Electrical rough-in and fixtures | 1 project | $3,900.00 | $3,900.00 |
| Insulation, drywall and finishing | 1,800 sq ft | $4.20 | $7,560.00 |
| Flooring allowance, vinyl plank installed | 650 sq ft | $7.50 | $4,875.00 |
| Half-bath fixture allowance | 1 lot | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Interior doors and trim package, installed | 1 lot | $2,850.00 | $2,850.00 |
| Change order 1: egress window well cover | 1 each | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Permit and inspection fees | 1 each | $980.00 | $980.00 |
| Subtotal | $29,790.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $29,790.00 |
What a remodeling contractor invoice should include
- Your remodeling business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Riley Chen in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-2527) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt
- Contractor license no.: for example LIC-789034
- Job site address: for example 52 Aspen Way
- Permit no.: for example BP-823981
- Contract date: for example 13 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 remodeling contractors bill
Works under a fixed-price or cost-plus contract billed in stages, with allowances for finishes chosen later and change orders for scope added mid-job.
Remodeling contractors commonly use "Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt", so the invoice is payable the day it is issued. Remodelers usually take a deposit at signing, and many states cap it for home-improvement contracts, so check your state's rules.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $37.83 (employees, not contractor rates).
Remodeling Contractor invoicing tips
- Show each allowance with the budgeted amount, the actual cost of what the owner picked and the difference, so upgrades the owner chose read as their decision rather than your overrun.
- Number change orders in sequence and repeat the number on the invoice line; an owner reconciling the job at the end wants to tick every signed change off a list.
- Pass permit and inspection fees through at cost on a non-taxable line, and apply markup on subcontracted trades at the exact percentage stated in the contract.
- Several states require a home-improvement invoice to show the contractor's license number and cancellation rights, so print them on every invoice rather than only on the contract.
Remodeling Contractor billing disputes to head off
- Remodels drift as owners add small requests in conversation. Billing every addition as a numbered change order, even a small one, keeps the final invoice from looking padded.
- Allowances are the other big source of disputes, because owners forget they chose the pricier fixture. Showing allowance against actual on each draw keeps the overage traceable.
Work a remodeling contractor can bill for
Core tasks of First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (O*NET 47-1011.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
- Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
- Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
- Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
- Order or requisition materials or supplies.
How to make a remodeling contractor invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Cedar Hill Remodeling (your business) and the customer, Riley Chen, then contractor license no..
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-2527 and set the terms to Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Framing and blocking for walls and soffits" (1 project) to "Permit and inspection fees" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 9 lines come to $29,790.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes home remodeling.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the home remodeling records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a remodeling contractor invoice?
Add your remodeling business details, the customer, contractor license no., job site address, permit no. and contract date, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 9 lines for finish an unfinished basement into a family room with a half bath totalling $29,790.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do remodeling contractors charge?
Mostly project. Works under a fixed-price or cost-plus contract billed in stages, with allowances for finishes chosen later and change orders for scope added mid-job.
When should a remodeling contractor invoice be paid?
Draws at rough-in, drywall and completion, each due on receipt is the usual arrangement. Remodelers usually take a deposit at signing, and many states cap it for home-improvement contracts, so check your state's rules. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do remodeling contractors earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $37.83 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.