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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.
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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
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- 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.