Quote templates for rural trades
Example quote layouts for ten rural trades. At launch, Pro and Premium members get a quote builder with these templates in our member system (built on GoHighLevel).
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Land clearing · Excavation and gravel driveway · Pond · Septic install or pump · Well drilling · Well pump replacement · Pole barn · Storm shelter · Rural electrical · Rural plumbing
How-to: Quote templates (2 to 3 min)
Land clearing (per acre: mulching vs. haul-off): EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Clear [__] acres at [parcel / address], marked with flagging. Method: [forestry mulching left on site] OR [cut, pile, and haul off].
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Forestry mulching, light to medium brush | [__] acres x $[__]/acre |
| Tree removal over [__] in. diameter | [__] each x $[__] |
| Stump grinding | [__] stumps x $[__] |
| Haul-off of debris | [__] loads x $[__] |
| Mobilization (equipment delivery) | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Hidden rock or buried debris: $[__]/hour if found
Not included (exclusions)
- Grading, seeding, and erosion control unless listed
- Permits, unless listed
- Burning (check local burn rules)
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Excavation and gravel driveway: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Build a [__] ft long x [__] ft wide gravel driveway from [road] to [house pad], plus house pad [__] x [__] ft.
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Strip topsoil | [__] sq yd x $[__] |
| Geotextile fabric | [__] sq yd x $[__] |
| Base stone ([size]), [__] in. deep | [__] tons x $[__] |
| Top stone ([size]) | [__] tons x $[__] |
| Culvert pipe [__] in. x [__] ft | $[__] |
| Mobilization | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Extra stone if soft spots found: $[__]/ton
Not included (exclusions)
- Driveway permit / road-cut permit unless listed
- Paving
- Utility locates (call 811; we schedule)
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Pond: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Dig a pond of about [__] acre(s) surface, [__] ft max depth, with dam and spillway at [location].
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clearing and grubbing of pond site | $[__] |
| Core trench and compacted dam | [__] cu yd x $[__] |
| Excavation | [__] cu yd x $[__] |
| Overflow pipe / spillway | $[__] |
| Seeding of dam | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Clay liner or bentonite if soil won't hold water: $[__]
Not included (exclusions)
- Engineering or dam permits unless listed
- Fish stocking
- Guarantee the pond will hold water (depends on soil)
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Septic install or pump: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
[Install a [conventional / mound / aerobic] system for a [__]-bedroom home] OR [Pump and inspect existing [__]-gallon tank].
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Permit and design (if included) | $[__] |
| Tank [__] gallons | $[__] |
| Drain field [__] linear ft | $[__] |
| Pumping, [__] gallons | $[__] |
| Riser and lid | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Rock or extra fill: $[__]
Not included (exclusions)
- Perc / soil test unless listed
- Plumbing inside the house
- Landscape restoration beyond rough grade
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Well drilling: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Drill a [__] in. water well at [location], estimated [__] ft deep.
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Drilling | [__] ft x $[__]/ft |
| Casing | [__] ft x $[__]/ft |
| Grout / seal | $[__] |
| Well cap and development | $[__] |
| Water test (lab) | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Extra depth beyond estimate: $[__]/ft
Not included (exclusions)
- Pump and pressure tank (see pump quote)
- Dry hole (state who pays)
- Permits unless listed
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Well pump replacement: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Replace the [submersible / jet] pump in a [__] ft well at [address].
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pull and reset pump | $[__] |
| Pump [__] HP | $[__] |
| Drop pipe and wire | [__] ft x $[__] |
| Pressure switch / control box | $[__] |
| Pressure tank (if needed) | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- After-hours or weekend call: $[__]
Not included (exclusions)
- Well rehab or deepening
- Water treatment
- Electrical work past the pump control
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Pole barn: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Build a [__] x [__] x [__] ft pole barn at [site], [__] ft eave height.
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Site prep / pad | $[__] |
| Posts and framing | $[__] |
| Trusses | $[__] |
| Steel roof and walls, [gauge] | $[__] |
| Doors: [__] overhead, [__] walk-in | $[__] |
| Concrete floor [__] in. (if included) | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Upgrades chosen later: priced on change order
Not included (exclusions)
- Building permit unless listed
- Electrical and plumbing
- Site grading beyond pad
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Storm shelter: EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Supply and install a [in-ground / above-ground / safe room] shelter, [maker and model], rated for [__] people, at [location].
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shelter unit | $[__] |
| Excavation or slab | $[__] |
| Anchoring | $[__] |
| Delivery and set | $[__] |
| Certificate of Installation | included / $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Rock excavation: $[__]
Not included (exclusions)
- Rebate approval (owner applies BEFORE install)
- Permits unless listed
- Electrical or ventilation upgrades
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Rural electrical (service run or generator): EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
[Run [__] ft of [overhead / underground] service from [utility pole / meter] to [panel]] OR [Install a [__] kW standby generator with transfer switch].
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Trenching | [__] ft x $[__] |
| Wire / conduit | [__] ft x $[__] |
| Meter base and panel | $[__] |
| Generator unit | $[__] |
| Transfer switch | $[__] |
| Permit and inspection | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Utility fees (set by the utility): pass-through
Not included (exclusions)
- Utility-side work and fees
- Fuel lines unless listed
- Trenching through rock unless listed
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
Rural plumbing (well-to-house water line): EXAMPLE
[Your business name] · License # [______] · Phone [______] · Email [______]
Customer: [name] · Job site: [address / parcel / map pin] · Quote # [__] · Date [__]
Scope of work
Run a [__] in. water line [__] ft from the [well / pressure tank] to the house, below frost depth.
Line items
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Trenching | [__] ft x $[__] |
| Pipe | [__] ft x $[__] |
| Frost-free hydrant | [__] each x $[__] |
| Connection at house | $[__] |
| Pressure test | $[__] |
| Total | $[__] |
Allowances
- Rock in trench: $[__]/ft
Not included (exclusions)
- Well and pump work
- Interior plumbing
- Backfill restoration beyond rough grade
Site access notes
Lowboy access: [yes / tight / no] · Gate or lock: [__] · Overhead wires: [__] · Soft ground or creek crossing: [__] · Utility locates (811) called: [date]
Payment schedule
Deposit [__]% at signing (some states limit deposits) · [__]% at [milestone] · Balance on completion. Payment by [check / card].
This quote is valid until: [date]
Customer signature ____________________ Date ________ Contractor signature ____________________ Date ________
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