Free Contractor Invoice Template β€” Labor, Materials & Project Billing

Built for general contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople. Include labor costs, materials, and project details in one professional invoice.

Labor + Materials billing
Project address field
Change order support
License number field
100% Free

Your Business Details

Client Details

Line Items

DescriptionQtyUnit PriceAmount
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$0.00
Subtotal$0.00
Total$0.00

What to Include on a Contractor Invoice

Contractor invoices have specific legal and practical requirements beyond a standard business invoice. Our template includes all required fields.

01Contractor full legal name and business name
02License number (state/country specific)
03Project site address (not just billing address)
04Contract number or agreement reference
05Labor: worker type, hours, hourly rate
06Materials: each item, quantity, unit cost
07Equipment rental costs
08Retention percentage if applicable
09Payment schedule reference

4 Types of Contractor Invoices

Progress Invoice

Billed at project milestones β€” 30%, 60%, 100%. Protects cash flow on long construction projects.

Time & Materials Invoice

Used when scope is uncertain. Bills actual time worked plus materials used β€” transparent for client.

Fixed Price Invoice

Agreed lump sum for a defined scope. Simple and client-friendly for well-defined jobs.

Final / Completion Invoice

Marks project complete. References all prior payments. Shows the final balance due.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a contractor invoice include a license number?β–Ό

Recommended in most states and countries for legal compliance.

How do contractors handle change orders on invoices?β–Ό

Add a separate line item labeled 'Change Order #X' with description and agreed cost.

What are standard payment terms for contractors?β–Ό

NET 30 is most common. Some use milestone-based partial payments.

Can I invoice for materials and labor separately?β–Ό

Yes. Add unlimited line items with custom descriptions for labor, materials, equipment rental, and subcontractors.

What is a progress billing invoice?β–Ό

Invoicing in stages as work progresses (30% on start, 30% at midpoint, 40% on completion). Protects cash flow on long projects.

Create Your Contractor Invoice Now

Labor, materials, change orders β€” all in one professional PDF.