For painters and decorators
Painting and decorating quote template (free) and a quicker way to get paid
Decorating customers often ask for several quotes and decide on gut feel. A tidy, itemised quote sent the same day, with a polite follow-up, makes you the obvious choice.
Free painting and decorating quote template
An example laid out the way customers expect. Example prices only: use your own.
Quote
Lounge and hallway redecoration
- From
- [Your business name]
- For
- [Customer name and address]
- Quote no.
- [Q-0001]
- Date
- [Date]
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge: walls and ceiling, two coats emulsion | 1 room | £420.00 | £420.00 |
| Lounge: woodwork, prepare and two coats satin | 1 room | £180.00 | £180.00 |
| Hall, stairs and landing: walls and ceilings | 1 | £650.00 | £650.00 |
| Hall, stairs and landing: woodwork and spindles | 1 | £380.00 | £380.00 |
| Filling, sanding and protection of floors and furniture | 1 | £120.00 | £120.00 |
- Total before VAT
- £1,750.00
- VAT at 20%
- £350.00
- Total
- £2,100.00
Terms
- Includes all paint in the customer's chosen colours from a trade range.
- Valid for 30 days from the date of this quote.
- Payment due on completion.
Payment schedule
- Deposit on booking (20%)£420.00
- Balance on completion (80%)£1,680.00
How painters and decorators usually get paid
Most decorating jobs are paid on completion. Longer whole-house jobs suit a deposit and a mid-point payment.
Try other splits for your own jobs with the free deposit and stage payment calculator.
Built for how painters and decorators work
Estimates requested, then nothing
QuoteChase follows up every estimate after 3 and 10 days by default, so customers who meant to reply actually do.
Pricing room by room
Save rooms and surfaces as items and build a quote in minutes, rather than writing one from scratch each evening.
Small jobs, quick payment
Send the invoice from your phone as you pack up, with a card link, and let reminders handle anyone who forgets.
Questions
How do decorators price a job?
Usually per room or area, split into walls and ceilings, woodwork and preparation. Itemising this way shows the customer exactly what they are paying for.
Should decorators take a deposit?
Not usually for a room or two. For whole-house jobs or expensive specialist paints, a deposit is reasonable.
How soon should I follow up a decorating quote?
Two or three days after sending. Most customers decide within a fortnight, so a second follow-up around day ten catches the rest.
Quote, follow up and get paid as a decorator
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.
Free 14-day demo. Nothing reaches a real customer.
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