For joiners and carpenters
Joinery quote template (free) and a quicker way to get paid
Bespoke joinery takes careful pricing and often a deposit for timber before you cut anything. A clear quote, online acceptance and an instant deposit link turn interest into a booked job.
Free joinery quote template
An example laid out the way customers expect. Example prices only: use your own.
Quote
Bespoke fitted alcove units
- From
- [Your business name]
- For
- [Customer name and address]
- Quote no.
- [Q-0001]
- Date
- [Date]
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and measure | 1 | Included | Included |
| Base cupboards with shaker doors, MDF, two alcoves | 2 units | £850.00 | £1,700.00 |
| Floating oak shelves | 6 shelves | £75.00 | £450.00 |
| Oak worktop to base units | 2 lengths | £140.00 | £280.00 |
| Fitting, scribing and finishing | 1 | £520.00 | £520.00 |
| Spray finish in customer's chosen colour | 1 | £380.00 | £380.00 |
- Total before VAT
- £3,330.00
- VAT at 20%
- £666.00
- Total
- £3,996.00
Terms
- Made to measure. Once materials are ordered the deposit is non-refundable except as required by law.
- Valid for 30 days from the date of this quote.
- Deposit due on acceptance, balance on completion.
Payment schedule
- Deposit on acceptance (materials) (40%)£1,598.40
- Balance on completion of fitting (60%)£2,397.60
How joiners and carpenters usually get paid
Bespoke joinery usually takes a deposit covering the materials, often 30% to 50%, with the balance on fitting.
Try other splits for your own jobs with the free deposit and stage payment calculator.
Built for how joiners and carpenters work
Bespoke quotes take time
Save your rates and common items, and reuse similar past quotes as templates rather than starting from scratch.
Timber bought before you start
Take a deposit invoice as soon as the customer accepts, with a card link, so materials are paid for before you cut.
Customers who go cold
Automatic follow-ups keep bespoke quotes alive while the customer thinks it over, and stop as soon as they reply.
Questions
How much deposit should a joiner take?
Enough to cover the timber and materials ordered for the job, commonly 30% to 50% for bespoke work.
Can a customer cancel a bespoke joinery order?
Goods made to the customer's specification are generally excluded from the 14-day cancellation right for consumers, but a contract mainly for your services may not be. Make your terms clear on the quote and take advice if unsure.
What should a joinery quote include?
Each item with dimensions or quantities, materials and finish, fitting, what is excluded, VAT, the total, validity and payment terms.
Quote, follow up and get paid as a joiner
Save your items and prices once, send a branded quote from your phone in about 30 seconds, and let QuoteChase follow it up, take the deposit and chase the final payment.
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