Free invoice template
General Contractor invoice template
A free general contractor invoice template with labor and materials at markup that you can adjust for any job, plus deposits and change orders when you need them.
No account needed to try it. Free plan includes 5 invoices a month.
What is on it
A real general contractor invoice
General contractors usually bill labor, materials at a markup, and subcontractor work, often split into progress payments.
These are the same starting lines the app loads when you pick this trade. Add, remove, or reprice any of them.
InvoiceGeneral Contractor job
Sample- Labor8 hrs × $75.00$600.00
- Materials1 units × $400.00 + 15% markup$460.00
Total before tax$1,060.00
Tips
How to get a general contractor invoice paid faster
- Group the invoice by phase or room on larger jobs.
- Use progress payments tied to milestones, not dates.
- Get change orders approved before doing the extra work.
- Track what you pay subs. You may need to send 1099s.
Guides
Guides for general contractor work
- 7 min readHow to Write a Contractor Invoice That Gets Paid Fast (Step-by-Step)A plain-English guide to writing a professional contractor invoice: exactly what to include, how to separate materials and labor, and how to get paid on the spot instead of waiting weeks.Read the guide
- 5 min readStop Fronting the Whole Job: Deposits and Progress PaymentsYou should not buy materials for a job you have not been paid to start. How to split a contractor invoice into a deposit, progress, and final payment without confusing the customer.Read the guide
- 6 min read1099s for Contractors Who Hire Subs: What to Collect NowIf you pay subcontractors, January brings 1099-NEC forms. What changed for 2026, what to collect from each sub, and how to avoid the January scramble.Read the guide