Contractor guides for
estimates & proposals.
Practical guides for contractors on estimates, proposals, invoices and keeping a job organized. Each one opens with the answer, then shows the steps and the numbers.
Proposals guides
Proposals · 5 min read
How to Create and Send a Proposal in Estiggle
Build a proposal from a client, choose how prices appear, email it, and let the client sign online. A step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots of Estiggle.
Updated Oct 4, 2026
Proposals · 4 min read
Estimate vs. Proposal vs. Quote: What to Send
Know the difference between an estimate, a proposal and a quote, which one to send at each stage of a job, and how to word it so the price means what you intend.
Updated Oct 4, 2026
Proposals · 4 min read
Contractor Proposal Checklist: What to Include
A practical checklist for contractor proposals: scope, exclusions, pricing, schedule, payment terms and approval, with example wording you can adapt.
Updated Sep 30, 2026
Free tools and templates
Use them without an account. Each one links back to the guide that explains the numbers.
- CalculatorPainting estimate calculatorCalculate paint, labor and profit for interior rooms using your own rates. Free, with no sign-up.
- TemplatePainting estimate templateDownload Excel with formulas for totals and deposits, or a Word estimate you can edit.
- TemplatePainting invoice templateShow work and payments in Excel or Word. Excel calculates the remaining balance.