Free Construction Invoice Template
Create comprehensive construction invoices for remodels, additions, and new builds. Track materials, labor, subcontractor costs, and progress payments.
What's Included in This Construction Invoice Template
About Construction Invoices
Professional construction invoice template for general contractors. Bill for materials, labor, subcontractors, and project phases with progress payment tracking.
How to Create a Construction Invoice
- Enter your business details - Company name, address, phone, email, and license number
- Add customer information - Client name, address, and contact details
- Itemize completed work - Add line items for materials, labor, and services
- Set payment terms - Due date, accepted payment methods, and late fee policies
- Generate PDF - Download your professional invoice ready to send
Sample Line Items for Construction Invoices
This template includes 5 pre-filled line items commonly billed in construction work:
- Demolition and debris removal - 1 lot @ $2500.00/lot
- Framing materials and labor - 400 sqft @ $18.00/sqft
- Electrical rough-in (subcontractor) - 1 lot @ $4500.00/lot
- Plumbing rough-in (subcontractor) - 1 lot @ $3800.00/lot
- Drywall install and finish - 400 sqft @ $4.50/sqft
Customize these line items to match your completed work. All totals calculate automatically as you add or modify items.
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Invoices
How do contractors bill for construction projects?
Contractors typically use progress billing tied to project milestones or completion percentages. Each invoice shows work completed since last billing, materials installed, labor hours, subcontractor costs, and calculates the amount due based on contract percentage.
What is retainage and how is it invoiced?
Retainage is a percentage (typically 5-10%) withheld from each progress payment until project completion. Show the full amount earned, subtract retainage held, and show net due. Release retainage on the final invoice after punch list completion.
How should subcontractor costs appear on invoices?
List subcontractor work as line items with your markup (typically 10-20%). You can show 'Electrical work' or 'Plumbing rough-in' without detailing your sub's actual costs. Some contracts require passing through sub invoices at cost plus a stated fee.
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