What should a painting estimate include?

Scope by surface, prep, number of coats, products, labor, a clear total, timeline and payment terms, plus your business and license info and a signature line.

What's the difference between a quote and an estimate?

An estimate is an approximate price that can change with scope; a quote is a fixed price. Either way, list the scope and terms clearly.

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Painting estimate template & checklist

Everything a professional painting estimate should include — and how to stop rewriting it for every job.

What a painting estimate should include

A complete estimate lists the scope (rooms/surfaces), prep work, number of coats, paint and products, labor, a clear total, a timeline, and payment terms. Leaving any of these out is how disputes start.

A simple structure you can copy

Your business name, license and contact
Client and job address
Scope by area (walls, ceilings, trim, doors)
Prep included (patch, sand, caulk, mask)
Products and number of coats
Price, timeline and payment schedule
Signature line

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FAQ

What should a painting estimate include?: Scope by surface, prep, number of coats, products, labor, a clear total, timeline and payment terms, plus your business and license info and a signature line.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate?: An estimate is an approximate price that can change with scope; a quote is a fixed price. Either way, list the scope and terms clearly.