Free Carpenter Quote Template Australia
Create a clear, professional carpentry quote using this free template for Australian carpenters.
It can be adapted for jobs such as decking, doors, framing, timber repairs, skirting, architraves, pergolas, stairs, fit-outs and general carpentry work.
A good carpentry quote should clearly explain the scope of work, materials being supplied, labour involved, exclusions and what the customer will pay.
Carpenter Quote Template
Replace the placeholders and review the examples for your job. No login needed.
QUOTE
Carpentry business details
Business name: [Business Name] ABN: [ABN] Relevant licence number, if applicable: [Licence Number] Phone: [Phone Number] Email: [Email Address] Business address: [Business Address]
Quote details
Quote number: [CARP-001] Quote date: [Date] Valid until: [Date]
Customer details
Customer name: [Customer Name] Phone / email: [Customer Contact Details] Job address: [Job Address]
Scope of carpentry work
Remove approximately 18 square metres of existing damaged decking boards. Supply and install new treated pine decking to the existing subframe, including standard fixings, trimming, site clean-up and removal of replaced decking material.
Describe exactly what you are supplying and completing. This carpenter quote example gives you and your customer a clearer understanding of the price than a vague line such as “Deck repairs — $6,500”. That figure is illustrative only, not a recommended market rate. Replace this example with the scope agreed for your job.
Carpentry pricing
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Site attendance / setup | 1 | $[ ] |
| Carpenter labour | [ ] hrs | $[ ] |
| Apprentice labour | [ ] hrs | $[ ] |
| Timber | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Sheet materials | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Fixings and hardware | 1 | $[ ] |
| Adhesives / consumables | 1 | $[ ] |
| Equipment hire | 1 | $[ ] |
| Demolition / removal | 1 | $[ ] |
| Waste disposal | 1 | $[ ] |
| Subcontractors, if applicable | 1 | $[ ] |
| Subtotal | $[ ] | |
| GST, if applicable | $[ ] | |
| Total | $[ ] |
Replace these placeholders with your own quantities and prices. Include only the work and materials relevant to the job, and GST only where applicable. A quantity of 1 represents one visit or bundled allowance; change it to suit your quote.
Inclusions
- Carpenter labour for the quoted scope
- Supply and installation of listed timber and materials
- Standard fixings and hardware
- Cutting and fitting
- Removal of specified existing materials
- Job-related site clean-up
- Waste removal where specifically included
Customise these example inclusions for each job.
Exclusions
- Painting, staining or sealing unless specifically included
- Electrical work
- Plumbing work
- Structural engineering
- Asbestos removal
- Pest or termite damage not visible during inspection
- Repairs to concealed structural damage
- Groundworks outside the described scope
- Council, certification or approval costs unless specifically included
- Additional materials required because of hidden damage
- Work outside the quoted scope
Review these exclusions for the actual job. Existing structures can hide damage that cannot be identified before demolition or removal begins, so make the limits of the quoted work clear.
Assumptions
This quote assumes existing structures, substrates and access are suitable for the described work unless otherwise stated. Any concealed damage or additional work identified after removal of existing materials will be discussed with the customer before proceeding.
Carpentry work often involves existing structures where some conditions cannot be confirmed until work begins. Adapt these assumptions to the site.
Variations
Any work requested or required outside the agreed scope will be discussed with the customer before proceeding and may result in an additional charge.
Keep variations clearly separated from the original quoted scope.
Payment terms
Deposit: [ ] Progress payment: [ ] Final payment: [ ]
Choose a payment structure appropriate to your business and the job. These placeholders do not prescribe a mandatory deposit or payment percentage.
Quote validity
This quote is valid until [DATE]. Timber, hardware and other material pricing may need to be reviewed after this date.
Supplier pricing and material availability can change. Choose a validity period suitable for your quote.
Customer acceptance
I accept the scope, price and terms contained in this quote.
Customer name: ____________________ Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Common carpentry jobs this template can be used for
- Deck construction
- Deck repairs
- Pergolas
- Timber framing
- Internal framing
- Door installation
- Door replacement
- Skirting boards
- Architraves
- Timber stairs
- Handrails
- Wall framing
- Timber repairs
- Rot repairs
- Outdoor structures
- Internal fit-outs
- Shelving
- Cabinetry installation
- Renovation carpentry
- General maintenance carpentry
Tailor each carpentry job quote to the actual work, materials and site conditions. A carpentry quotation template gives you a structure, but replacing a door and repairing a deck need different scopes and allowances.
What should carpenters consider when pricing a job?
A useful carpentry pricing template starts with carpenter and apprentice labour; timber, sheet materials, hardware, fixings and consumables; and travel, supplier collection and delivery. Include demolition, waste disposal, equipment hire, access difficulty, setup and clean-up, and subcontractors where needed. Administration, business overheads and profit margin also belong in your internal calculation.
Use 10 Costs Tradies Forget When Quoting Jobs as a pre-send checklist. For labour calculations, read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia?
Don’t forget material waste
The quantity you purchase may be greater than the finished quantity installed. Allow for offcuts, defects, cutting losses and damaged material. Available board lengths, sheet optimisation and material needed to match existing work can also affect what you need to buy.
The appropriate allowance depends on the job and materials. Check your cutting plan and supplier quantities rather than applying a universal waste percentage.
Should carpenters mark up materials?
Supplying timber and hardware involves more than paying the supplier invoice. Measuring quantities, comparing products, ordering, collecting materials and organising delivery take time. Transporting and storing materials, handling returns and replacing damaged items can add further business costs.
Consider those costs when setting your own prices; this template does not prescribe a fixed markup percentage. Read How to Mark Up Materials on a Trade Quote for an explanation of markup and margin.
Remember demolition and waste removal
Replacement carpentry often involves work before new material can be installed. Removing old decking or damaged timber, pulling out doors or frames, and removing old skirting all take labour. Loading waste, tip runs, skip bins and clean-up add time and disposal costs.
Demolition and disposal can consume substantial labour, so do not automatically treat them as free time. The forgotten quoting costs checklist can help you account for this work.
Should carpenters charge hourly or quote a fixed price?
Hourly pricing may suit maintenance, unknown repairs, rot repairs, small jobs, investigation work and jobs where the full scope cannot initially be confirmed. Fixed-price quoting may suit deck installations, door replacements, pergolas, framing, clearly defined fit-out work and repetitive installation work.
Even when providing a fixed price, know the internal labour rate your business needs. Review the Australian hourly-rate guide for the costs behind that rate. If you are considering a carpentry estimate template while the scope is uncertain, read Quote vs Estimate: What’s the Difference for Tradies? before choosing the document for the job.
Example carpenter quote
The business, customer and ABN below are fictional placeholders. These figures are illustrative examples only and are not recommended Australian market rates. Use your own business details and job costs.
QUOTE
Illustrative quote details
Northside Carpentry
ABN: 12 345 678 901 Quote: CARP-1084 Customer: Sarah Mitchell Job: Decking replacement
Scope
Remove and dispose of approximately 18 square metres of existing damaged decking boards.
Supply and install treated pine decking boards to the existing suitable subframe using standard exterior fixings.
Trim boards as required and remove job-related waste from site.
Example pricing
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter labour | $1,680 | |
| Timber decking | $1,850 | |
| Fixings and consumables | $180 | |
| Demolition and disposal | $420 | |
| Delivery | $160 | |
| Subtotal | $4,290 | |
| GST | $429 | |
| Total | $4,719 |
Exclusions
Repairs to concealed structural framing, joists or bearers discovered after removal of the existing decking are excluded.
Painting, staining and sealing are excluded unless specifically added to the quote.
Additional work will be discussed before proceeding.
What should be considered when quoting a deck?
Confirm deck dimensions and the timber or composite material being supplied. Consider the existing structure, joists and bearers, removal of old materials, access and height. Include stairs and balustrades where part of the scope, plus hardware, fixings, delivery, waste and labour. State whether painting, staining, sealing or other finishing is included.
For replacement work, make clear whether the price assumes the existing subframe is suitable and how additional work will be discussed if hidden damage is found.
Related quote templates
For other jobs, try the Free Tradie Quote Template Australia, Electrician Quote Template or Plumber Quote Template. You can also browse all templates.
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