Contractor Guides
Free, no-nonsense guides on the paperwork that gets you paid. Every one comes with a copy-ready example.
Contractor Estimate TemplateWhat every estimate needs, how to price it without underbidding, and a copy-ready example.Contractor Invoice TemplateWhat a professional invoice must include — tax, terms, itemized labor vs. materials — plus a copy-ready example.Change Order FormHow to document extra work and get paid for it — plus a copy-ready change order example.How to Ask for a Late PaymentFirm-but-polite scripts for chasing an overdue invoice, from friendly reminder to final notice.Contractor Payment TermsNet 30, deposits, draws, retainage and late fees — what each means and the exact wording for your estimate.How Much Deposit to Ask ForHow much to collect up front, what most states allow, and how to ask without scaring the customer off.Project Completion LetterClose out the job in writing so the final invoice gets paid — with a copy-ready example.How to Ask for Payment PolitelyWord-for-word email, text and in-person scripts for asking a customer for money owed without the awkwardness.Payment Reminder Text MessagesShort copy-ready reminder texts for every stage — due tomorrow, past due, final notice, payment plan.Handyman Invoice TemplateThe eight lines a handyman bill needs, a copy-ready template, and a filled-in example.How to Set Your Hourly RateThe math on overhead, billable hours, minimums and materials markup — so you stop underbidding.When a Customer Won't PayThe escalation schedule, the paper trail, demand letter wording, and when liens or small claims apply.Contractor Text TemplatesCopy-and-paste texts for confirmations, quotes, deposits, change orders, reminders and closeouts.