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Contractor Invoice Templates
Have your invoicing work as efficiently as you do—create custom professional invoices in minutes with a contractor invoice template from FreshBooks.
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Installing new fixtures, repairing leaky pipes, fixing heating and AC—contractor work keeps you busy, so it helps to save time on billing. Skip the hassle of designing invoices and get paid faster by downloading professional free contractor invoice templates. Explore the industry templates below to find one that fits your contractor’s business.
If you have some time and want to create your own template, we provide that option for free.
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Contractor Invoice Template
Whether you work as a general contractor or focus on a specific field like flooring or electrical, a contractor invoice template offers details for labor, materials, and work descriptions to personalize your invoice template.
Word invoice template
Word invoice templates provide a simple solution for invoicing on a widely used program, offering compatibility with many different types of devices and software.
Excel invoice template
Excel invoice templates are easy to edit and offer formulas that make calculations a breeze. They help save time and reduce errors by doing the math for you.
Google Docs invoice template
The Google Docs invoice template makes it simple to download and customize a pre-made fillable template that’s ready to send in minutes.
Google Sheets invoice template
Google Docs invoice templates offer a collaborative experience. Different users can edit documents simultaneously, making it ideal for businesses with remote teams or client collaboration.
PDF invoice template
PDF invoice templates offer a file format that is widely used and accessible to many. These templates have the option of password protection to keep sensitive payment information secure.
More Invoice Templates by Industry
Contracting can involve working with a wide range of services, from plumbing and painting to outdoor and lawn care. Whether you offer these services yourself or choose to work with other independent contractors, invoice templates related to contracting make it easy to invoice for any job your clients might need.
Looking for more invoice template options? Browse our main invoice template page to explore a wide variety of invoice templates for different industries.
Plumbers can bill for contract labor and materials like pipes, fittings, and more with customizable plumbing invoice templates.
Make billing for installations, repairs, heating, and AC maintenance contract jobs easy with HVAC invoice templates that include breakdowns of labor and equipment costs.
With sections for labor costs and materials like paint and finishes, a painting invoice template makes it easy to generate a professional invoice for your clients in minutes.
Streamline invoice management and bill clients digitally with an e-invoice that you can send electronically.
Make billing for garden design, lawn care, and travel time easy with landscaping invoice templates that include breakdowns of labor and landscape supply costs.
Contractors can bill for seeding, mowing, turf, and more with customizable lawn care invoice templates.
You can tailor a rent invoice template to bill for commercial and housing rent as well as utilities and other included fees.
Good handyman skills are hard to find. Make sure you’re paid properly with a professional-looking handyman invoice template.
Save time on billing so you can focus on your next deep clean with free house-cleaning invoice templates.
From work like plumbing and lawn care to house cleaning and painting, free downloadable itemized invoice templates make billing simple.
Make collecting payments on real estate deals easier by providing a real estate invoice template that has predefined sections for property sold, the sale price, and the agent’s commission rate.
Contractor Invoice Template vs FreshBooks
FreshBooks’ free downloadable invoice templates are great for exploring new billing options, but the invoicing software can do so much more. Discover the full list of FreshBooks features below:
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| Features | Free invoice template |  |
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Flexible invoice templates |  | |
Printable formats | | |
Email invoices at no cost | | |
Accept payments on invoices |  | |
Schedule invoices | | |
Automate payment reminders and late fees | | |
Manage paid and outstanding invoices | | |
Set up deposits for projects | | |
Add discounts and credits to invoices | | |
Automate recurring subscription invoices | | |
Create and send invoices via mobile devices | | |
Access your invoices FOREVER on the cloud | | |
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Contractor Invoicing 101: Helpful Resources for Your Business
Free invoice templates are just the start of how FreshBooks can help you grow your contractor business. Explore articles and software to support your small business, from information about invoicing and payments to accounting software that helps you manage your expenses and revenue. Learn even more about running your contractor business with articles about:
Employee or Contractor: Which One Are You Really?
How to Become a General Contractor—7 Step Guide
How to Invoice as a Contractor: Free Template and Essential Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
A contractor invoice should include the details of your business and your client, including name, business address, and phone number. You’ll also include job-specific information like labor charges, materials, total and miscellaneous costs. FreshBooks invoice templates let you customize your invoice so you can add personal elements like a logo.
Contractor invoices in the US are legally required to include a description of the total cost of the services you’ve provided, as well as the number of hours and the total amount your client needs to pay. You’ll also have to include any specific payment terms and the payment due date on your invoice.
Contractors can include payment method, currency, and payment date on a contractor’s invoice. The payment date is usually represented by the term Net (number). For example, Net 10 means 10 days from the invoice date. FreshBooks invoicing software offers automatic payment reminders to encourage clients to pay their invoices.
Depending on how you set your contractor business up, you may need to include things like sales tax. You’ll also want to keep your professional invoices organized to report your expenses and revenues for tax season. FreshBooks invoice software stores your invoices so you have all your tax information in one place.
You can ensure your contractor invoice complies with US laws by including thorough details on products and services provided, total amounts, and payment terms. This means a clear breakdown of materials and hours, costs, any tax information, and the final cost of contractor work, as well as a payment method and date.
For shorter jobs, you may send out an estimate and a final contractor invoice. If you’re working on bigger or ongoing jobs, monthly invoices are the most common method to request payment. FreshBooks invoicing software lets you schedule invoices in advance so you can always invoice on a consistent timeline.
